Pac-a-mac / Stowaway Breathable Jacket Recommendation

nickl360
nickl360 Posts: 59
edited August 2012 in Road buying advice
Hello all,

Can anyone recommend a windproof / water resistant breathable jacket that I can take around with me in my back pocket in case of sudden downpours?

I've seen the Mavic one for £40 at Evans, the Montane H20 or the Sportful Hot Pack 4. Any links to good deals appreciated..

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  • arlowood
    arlowood Posts: 2,561
    Bought the Castelli Squadra earlier this year. Have used in earnest a couple of times and it performed well. Never going to keep you completely dry in prolonged rain but ideal to cope with the short sharp shower.

    Rolls up neatly for stowing in a jersey pocket.

    Currently on sale at Wiggle but the sizes on offer are limited.

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/castelli-squadr ... cket-aw11/
  • nickl360
    nickl360 Posts: 59
    What's the fit like? What size chest are you and what size did you need?
  • cock_sportif
    cock_sportif Posts: 106
    Can't remember how much i paid, but I've had my Gore Paclite for about ten years and it's still going strong - still breathable, still waterproof, packs nice and small.
  • nickel
    nickel Posts: 476
    Altura pocket rocket. Packs down to the size of a fist and is completely waterproof.
  • cougie
    cougie Posts: 22,512
    Aldi mac is aboy £11 and hi viz yellow. I rate it better than my black £100 Rapha mac.
  • carrock
    carrock Posts: 1,103
    Nickel wrote:
    Altura pocket rocket. Packs down to the size of a fist and is completely waterproof.

    +1- and breathbale

    I bought an aldi cheapie and it is as breathable as a binbag.

    And half as stylish

    Binned it(!) and bought a pocket rocket
  • arlowood
    arlowood Posts: 2,561
    nickl360 wrote:
    What's the fit like? What size chest are you and what size did you need?

    Fit is great. Well contoured so does not flap around. I am a fairly chunky 85kg with a 44" (112cm) chest. Went for the 3XL based on the Castelli sizing chart and that was just right form me.

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