Best Rain jacket

[bahamas]

Who makes the best rain jacket?

 

[Easytigers]

Have had my Altura jacket for three seasons and it's seen lots of commutes in dire weather and is still going!

 

[Big Nick]

I suppose it depends if you just want a packable thin overjacket or a dedicated outer jacket

I have the latter for commuting and have an Altura Nightvision and thinks its brilliant, 100% waterproof in fairly heavy rain but it wouldn't pack up very small so probably not good for carrying with you as a precaution if the weather turns while you're out

 

[winjim]

My Gore Fusion 2.0 is the business. Totally waterproof, breathable, can be used as a windproof, has a hood that fits under a helmet and packs down small enough to fit in an old sock and go in my jersey pocket.

 

[HLaB]

IIRC Road .cc gave the Rapha jacket the best review on performance; you'll have to have big pockets though!

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

I have been having the same issues. The Altura NightVision Evo I got hoping it would be my best option is being returned. I don't like it one bit and have only tried it on in the house (the ladies verison is badly cut, short in the arms, short in the length of the body and very, very wide in the width of the body - also the fabric is really heavy and felt way too warm when putting it on) and once again I find myself drawn back to the ladies version of the Gore Bike Wear Element Goretex Jacket (only it is twice my budget! )

 

[winjim]

IIRC Road .cc gave the Rapha jacket the best review on performance; you'll have to have big pockets though!

Why, does it not pack down very small?

 

[HLaB]

Why, does it not pack down very small?

I cant remember tbh but it was supposed to be the most technical but at its price it'd want to be

 

[jayonabike]

I have the Rapha jacket, and would highly recommend it.

 

[Lien Sdrawde]

'Endura Convert' - did 6 hrs last Saturday in non stop downpour with gusts up to 50mph and was dry as a bone - it was a hilly route and I never felt I was sweating in it once. Very clever design. Worth a peep, and google says someone has it on offer for about £55 currently. Folds up into its own pocket which has straps hidden within so you can hang it on you bike if needed. If I ever lost it i'd get another in a flash.

 

[jayonabike]

[QUOTE 2935257, member: 259"]Which one is it? The road one?[/quote]

This one
http://www.rapha.cc/gb/en/shop/rain-jacket/product/RJK04

 

[Andrew Br]

This one
http://www.rapha.cc/gb/en/shop/rain-jacket/product/RJK04

I got one of those for Christmas and, unfortunately, it's had quite a bit of use since then.
On the positive side, it's been superb; totally waterproof, very breathable and fits so well that it doesn't flap.

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