What lightweight breathable wind/shower proof?

DVV
DVV Posts: 126
edited October 2013 in Road buying advice
Hi all,

I want to buy a lightweight wind/shower proof for commuting. I already have an Endura Rebound, which I think is fairly good at the task, but I want to buy one in high-vis colours and the Rebound has been discontinued.
Any advice as to what the best options are at the moment? What I want out of this garment is:

-Windproof
-Showerproof
-Breathable
-Not warm (I like to layer, and want to use this to keep dry in warmer months too)
-Lightweight
-Ideally around the £50 mark or less

Breathability is fairly important as I 'run hot'.

Thanks in advance for your help!

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  • cougie
    cougie Posts: 22,512
    I don't think you can get anything truly breathable and keep showers off. If I was just cycling in one layer it would still be sweaty.

    I'd just get a cheapie from Aldi or something. Very light material - fluo colours, reflectives and under £15.
  • dave in swansea
    dave in swansea Posts: 129
    Have a look at Polaris RBS (really bright stuff).
    You can choose Gilet or Jacket. Prices are reasonable and both are small enough for a Jersey pocket.
  • maddog 2
    maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    Altura do one in yellow...what's it called...

    Night Vision? Not used it myself but plenty seem to.
    Facts are meaningless, you can use facts to prove anything that's remotely true! - Homer
  • apreading
    apreading Posts: 4,535
    If you want one to wear in warmer months and be breathable then maybe a gilet is better?

    I have a Cannondale Morphis which I love - changes from jacket to gilet with a mesh back panel easily - trouble is that they stopped selling them in the UK I think...
  • Gunnsie
    Gunnsie Posts: 171
    Endura Pak-a-Jak - £39.99

    http://www.evanscycles.com/products/end ... t-ec028265
  • DVV
    DVV Posts: 126
    A gilet is no good for me, as this will be my windproof outer layer in winter (with two layers underneath). I have seen the pakajack, it looks like Endura's new version of the Rebound, so I will definitely consider it.

    I also saw this Castelli Squadra jacket: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/castelli-squadr ... of-jacket/

    Has anyone used one of these?
  • Gunnsie
    Gunnsie Posts: 171
    What about this: -

    http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... 73966#tab8

    Great reviews and super cheap... might get one myself
  • trek_dan
    trek_dan Posts: 1,366
    Montane Velo H20 is my favourite, shower and wind resistance very good. Plus some venting so its not too 'boil in the bag'.

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