Waterproof jacket

ct4oc
ct4oc Posts: 98
edited July 2012 in Road buying advice
I'm looking to get a waterproof jacket that I can get in my back pocket after getting piss wet through this weekend and the weather showing no signs of improving. It needs to pack small enough to go in a jersey pocket and be under the 100 pound mark, any suggestions / experience will be gratefully received.

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  • simona75
    simona75 Posts: 336
    Have a look in some Outdoors shops, you can get jackets and capes of similar quality, size and weight to the cycling specific ones but they can often be loads cheaper. You'd get a first rate one for under £100
  • rjgr
    rjgr Posts: 52
    Wiggle dhb Minima S £44 can't beat it for fit, waterproof, packable at the price point.

    Gore Oxygen Active shell is better (more breathable), but costs £100 more!!
  • Alinshearah
    Alinshearah Posts: 339
    or the Berghaus Rapide can be got for £100. I uses the same gore tex active shell material as mentioned aboce
  • ct4oc
    ct4oc Posts: 98
    Thank you for the ideas, i'll have a look!
  • garynevstasche
    garynevstasche Posts: 99
    I feel like a right cheapo reading this.

    Mine is a Btwin one form Decathlon. Princely sum of £8 it cost.

    Available in loads of colours, well made, folds down small.
  • daveski12
    daveski12 Posts: 158
    Mine's also a Btwin one. I like it but I have no experience of the expensive ones.
  • ct4oc
    ct4oc Posts: 98
    folds down to pocket size? I'm not fussed if it's cheap, I just need a bit of shelter, there's no Decathlon near me, what's the sizing like?
  • garynevstasche
    garynevstasche Posts: 99
    Go one size up (like most bike gear).

    I'm normally a medium, got a large. Fitted without being too snug. Slightly longer on the back to cover your a*se a bit. Cant fault it for the price.

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