Small packable waterproof reqd, any recommendations?

manimal

Im doing a 400 mile ride in 2 weeks time in northern france so judging by the climate here it might not be too different.
Ive got a montane featherlight h20 which is great as it packs away really small and is fairly waterproof but may need something a bit more waterproof, can anyone recommend anything that they have that will fit the bill of being able to be packed away very small and be very waterproof? Ive looked at the gore range but i have broad shoulders and they dont fit well at all.
Cheers

Bordersroadie

Do a search, there are dozens of threads on this subject.

sagefly

Peral Izumi elite barrrier jacket. I've tried a lot of these packable waterproofs for fishing, hiking etc etc this is the best by far, breathable and waterproof.

ShutUpLegs

Rapha stowaway

danlikesbikes

ShutUpLegs wrote:

Rapha stowaway

+1 the Rapah - good quality and packs away really small

Redhog14

Good Value for money is the Montane featherlite £35 or so, like many on the market it is about the size of an apple when in it's little bag but has great rain bashing qualities.

prawny

The cheapo decathlon one, only a tenner. Has slashes in to let the steam out but doesn't let any water in. Prefer it to the Paclite Gore jacket it replaced.

Obviously isn't going to be as good as the stowaway, but rain jackets are the one item of clothing I've found you don't get what you pay for. They're all either waterproof and sweaty, or not waterproof and sweaty. As long as the cut is ok (which the decathlon one is) and it fits in my pocket it'll do.

rob21

Try this one......

http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/sp ... _24369.htm

Bozman

I'm fairly broad across the shoulders and the Gore path fits me a treat, tried others but they were too tight or too flappy, it really does the job well and fits in your jersey pocket.
I'd try before I buy though.

Gizmodo

+1 for the Aldi special on Thursday, £9.99. After all you don't really want to wear it, it's there for emergencies only.
http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/special_buys3_24369.htm

nickel

I'd really recommend the altura pocket rocket, packs down to about the size of a fist and is totally waterproof.

shouldbeinbed

+ another for the aldi one, its great for when you need it, its a bit boil in the bag but no more than ones costing plenty more.

rodgers73

Nickel wrote:

I'd really recommend the altura pocket rocket, packs down to about the size of a fist and is totally waterproof.

shouldbeinbed wrote:

+ another for the aldi one, its great for when you need it, its a bit boil in the bag but no more than ones costing plenty more.

I own both of these and have tried them both in heavy rain. The Aldi was easily overwhelmed and leaked badly after a prolonged soaking (Etape du Dales last year). The Pocket Rocket on the other hand kept me virtually bone dry in even after some of the heaviest rain I've ever ridden in (Coast to Coast last year).

I'd spend a bit more and feel the benefit!

cougie

Apart from looking nicer - I don't think my rapha stowaway is that much better than my aldi jacket.

yocto

Danlikesbikes wrote:

ShutUpLegs wrote:

Rapha stowaway

+1 the Rapah - good quality and packs away really small

My wife has the Rapha stowaway and found it not that great with water repellency. It’s fine if there is a quick shower but anything longer or stonger than this and I really wonder why I spent so much. It does make a great windstopper though. She also has their Rain Jacket and reports that it is great (albeit more expensive). If she were to have only one jacket it would be this. It’s waterproof, fairly breathable and packs down a lot smaller than we thought it would. Almost a bit too small considering how much it is (if that makes sense!).

luv2ride

+1 for the Altura Pocket Rocket. Very effective, and packs down small. Very pleased with mine!
Also have the Aldi one which was ok in light drizzle, but really no comparison with the Altura...

manimal

Thanks folks, will have a close look at the altura and the rapha i think

godders1

yocto wrote:

Danlikesbikes wrote:

ShutUpLegs wrote:

Rapha stowaway

+1 the Rapah - good quality and packs away really small

My wife has the Rapha stowaway and found it not that great with water repellency. It’s fine if there is a quick shower but anything longer or stonger than this and I really wonder why I spent so much. It does make a great windstopper though. She also has their Rain Jacket and reports that it is great (albeit more expensive). If she were to have only one jacket it would be this. It’s waterproof, fairly breathable and packs down a lot smaller than we thought it would. Almost a bit too small considering how much it is (if that makes sense!).

The Rapha stowaway is advertised as windproof and "water resistant" (not water "proof") so sounds to me as if it performs exactly as advertised. (Interestingly they've changed the name to "the classic wind jacket").

p9uma

Redhog14 wrote:

Good Value for money is the Montane featherlite £35 or so, like many on the market it is about the size of an apple when in it's little bag but has great rain bashing qualities.

+2 for the montane. The enemy and I have been using this jacket on and off ( mainly off) for two years, but more on in the last few weeks, it's light, it protects from the wind and its water proof. A fantastic bit of kit.