Looking for a packable gilet

clelanj

Can anyone recommend a good quality, packable gilet please?

I'm looking for something that has a fairly relaxed fit, will easily fold into the back of a jersey and preferably have pockets (although though this isn't essential).

I have tried a couple at both ends of the spectrum - Rapha gilet at £125 (very nice but in the end couldn't justify £125 on a gilet) and DHB Flashlight thermo £35 which was a nice fit but two heavy to pack and limited colours.

Happy to spend in the region of £70.

schlepcycling

I have one of these http://www.decathlon.co.uk/700-ultralight-windproof-cycling-gillet-white-id_8303725.html it packs down really small and only takes up about half a jersey pocket and at less than £20 you can't go wrong, although it has no pockets

donboogie

I have a Gore Bike Wear Path Active Shell Vest which has been excellent
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/gore-bike-wear- ... hell-vest/

slowslowslow

Montane Featherlite Smock. Perfect.

class5700

I use the Sportful Hotpack 5. really light. squishes up into no space at all. one small pocket at rear. good wind protection. limited rain protection. I'm a medium with Sportful sizing but got the small to limit any flapping. I use it on every ride at moment and barely notice it:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sportful-hot-pack-5-vest/

rww

Sportful Hotpack 5 for me too. I'd echo class5700's comments regarding it's wind and rain protection qualities. Weighs nowt. V.happy with it.

Bozman

+1 for the Sportful Hotpack

sloppyschleckonds

DonBoogie wrote:

I have a Gore Bike Wear Path Active Shell Vest which has been excellent
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/gore-bike-wear- ... hell-vest/

This.

northpole

If you like the Rapha gillet but not the price tag, perhaps consider fleabay - they tend to come up very regularly and, as they spend most of their time in your back pocket, pre-owned may provide you with a good compromise.

Peter

norvernrob

DonBoogie wrote:

I have a Gore Bike Wear Path Active Shell Vest which has been excellent
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/gore-bike-wear- ... hell-vest/

Me too, absolute bargain at £22 in the Halfords sale last year! I use it with just a short sleeved jersey underneath and DHB roubaix arm warmers in anything down to 6/7c. I went for a 6k run with it on this morning with just a long sleeved base layer underneath and it was perfect for that too.

Garybarker

I have an Endura FS260 pro Adrenaline race gilet.

It's been a great asset, not too boil in the bag, good water repellency and packs up nice and small into its own bag.

I like it so much I bought the jacket as well, both great products at a reasonable price