Lightweight Waterproof Jackets?

[guttertrash]

Seeing as my Altura Pocket Rocket only seems fit for lining a dustbin, I need some recommendation for a similar lightweight waterproof jacket. The Pocket Rocket comes in around the £60 mark, and would go up to about that cost again. I know I'm not going to get anything miraculous at that price mark, but going to need something now the rainy season is almost back (did it ever leave?).

Must be one that can be easily stowed in a jersey pocket

Looking forward to your suggestions.

 

[diddle]

guttertrash.
I got one of the Lidi jackets last year, Nowhere near £60 either. If memory is working correctly I think it was about £20. It's still going strong 12 months on. If your jackets aren't lasting that long then try either the Lidi or Aldi ones. Lidi's bike stuff is on sale again this coming week.

 

[jifdave]

http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/offers_week39Thursday12.htm aldi have jackets from thurs....

 

[Cletus Van Damme]

Tenn Vapor jacket it is superb for not a great deal of cash. It is waterproof and it is pretty breathable. I have had 2 similar jackets to compare it to, one from Aldi which was supposed to be showerproof and is like a teabag. Great for shielding from the wind though. I then had a cheapo waterproof from Decathlon that was total boil in the bag. The Tenn jacket is a brilliant compromise between the 2.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tenn-Vapor-...1C2C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348320582&sr=8-1

 

[guttertrash]

I've tried Lidl and Aldi sales before, and they never seem to have the stuff I want in our local shops.

The Tenn one looks interesting, but the picture looks like it might be a struggle to get in a jersey pocket?

 

[vickster]

Endura pak-a-jak or montane velo H2O - latter better

 

[bobones]

Endura FS260-Pro Adrenaline Race Cape - packs in supplied bag, lightweight soft fabic, taped seams and zips. I bought this to replace the Altura Erofit Race Cape that fell out of my pocket. The Endura has softer fabric that doesn't rustle and works really well. Both of these are superior to non-taped packable jackets such as Pocket Rocket and Pak-a-Jak.

 

[Dags11]

Endura pak-a-jak or montane velo H2O - latter better

+1 the Montane Velo H20

 

[fuji-stu]

I got one of those pocket rockets it's great till it gets wet..bloody rubbish

 

[Red Light]

Endura pak-a-jak or montane velo H2O - latter better

+1 for the latter.

 

[PpPete]

Tenn Vapor jacket it is superb for not a great deal of cash. It is waterproof and it is pretty breathable. I have had 2 similar jackets to compare it to, one from Aldi which was supposed to be showerproof and is like a teabag. Great for shielding from the wind though. I then had a cheapo waterproof from Decathlon that was total boil in the bag. The Tenn jacket is a brilliant compromise between the 2.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tenn-Vapor-...1C2C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348320582&sr=8-1

Usually available cheaper than that:
http://www.cycle-clothes.co.uk/jackets/ had it for £29.99 last week !
Go at least one size one down on their size recommendations though. IME they come up very big.

If you are careful folding it up it will go in a jersey pocket with a bit poking out the top.

 

[phil_hg_uk]

+ 1 Endura pak-a-jak not totally waterproof more showerproof but not boil in the bag either, kept me reasonably dry and warm for over 4 hours in the rain on sunday afternoon

 

[fuji-stu]

The past two day ive dug out my old Endura pro light jacket and its been great

 

[ceepeebee]

I've got an old Decathlon one which really shouldn't be much cop, but it's really really great in a (heavy) shower. It kept my top haly dry in that deluge on the last Southend FNrTTc anyway.

I'm anticipating more prolonged inclemency over the weekend in Holland though so I'm going to treat myself to a Gore Path out of my works pay-off.

 

[derrick]

Endura pak-a-jak. works well for me, it's a couple of years old and still going strong.