Waterproof jacket?

jamie 'jammy dodger'

Been looking at various jackets (mainly for commute)..£50 to spend,but at this price is my old "pac a mac" fine enough or can i invest in a jacket that may keep a little more water out?

batmo

I've had some success in TKMaxx for waterproofs, the last one being a Berghaus one for under £70 (£130 elsewhere). Only 300g so bother to carry.

njee20

Just get wet. Most waterproofs (even good ones) will have you sweating like a pig anyway.

Long_Time_Lurker

njee20 wrote:

Just get wet. Most waterproofs (even good ones) will have you sweating like a pig anyway.

+1 - it's summer, so the rain is 'relatively' warm.
Save up the pennies now so that you can buy a proper waterproof for the autumn/winter.

leythervegas

Ive got one of these in XL (more like a large, really nice tailored fit) that I have only worn once but the mrs bought me another very similar one for fathers day. Yours for £35 posted if you want it.

http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/CLPXSRWJ/on ... oof-jacket

stubs

I hate waterproofs and find its better in summer just to wear a thin windproof top. I have a Montane windproof smock that packs up small and isnt too boil in the bag for summer wear. You can find them for about £50 if you search.

jamie 'jammy dodger'

Thanks for the help mateys

Just back from a shop trip with mrs,ended up buying a madison jkt at sale price £45...perfect fit,light weight,waterproof blah blah blah..love/hate bike shops,once u start browsing there's so much "i want" items.

njee20

In summer I definitely just get wet! In fact I wear as little as possible. Wet gloves is grim, wet hands is fine!

Still, as long as you're happy.

jamie 'jammy dodger'

^ totally agree,less is better this time of yr...basically purchasing things on my bike tick list (at sale price when poss).Next up mtb shoes/trainers.