Showerproof jacket
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Chris S
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Most are a waste of time. You will sweat so much that you will get wetter than if you didn't wear it.
Prior to getting a gortex shakedry jacket which is expensive , I used to have a endura fs260 pretty waterproof but after a day of Welsh rain I changed for a full waterproof jacket
Endura is shower proof and packs into a jersey pocket and isn't stupidly expensive
But surely you don't need a waterproof jacket for British summer time💦
Endura is shower proof and packs into a jersey pocket and isn't stupidly expensive
But surely you don't need a waterproof jacket for British summer time💦
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T4tomo
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I've had a couple of mega lightweight ones, A posh brand one and an Aldi one. not sure they do much to keep you dry, but do turn a bit f wind and keep you warm.
I got a dhb Flashlight Waterproof Jacket recently, slightly bulkier, but still jackets pocket sized and that is definitely much better at being waterproof and reasonably breathable. tested in some heavy-ish rain and did its job. only downside is it doesn't come with a compression bag or suitable pocket to roll back into, but I had a mesh bag from elsewhere that does the trick.
I got a dhb Flashlight Waterproof Jacket recently, slightly bulkier, but still jackets pocket sized and that is definitely much better at being waterproof and reasonably breathable. tested in some heavy-ish rain and did its job. only downside is it doesn't come with a compression bag or suitable pocket to roll back into, but I had a mesh bag from elsewhere that does the trick.
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fraz101
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Scotland mate
I have one of these - impressed with quality/price ratio.. VAN RYSEL RAIN JACKET RACER ULTRALIGHT - BLACK
roubaixtuesday
self serving virtue signaller
I got an ultralight showers pass one this year.
It's very good but reassuringly expensive, alas.
Oh, and it looks like you're wearing a Tesco plastic bag.
https://showerspass.co.uk/products/pro-tech-st
It's very good but reassuringly expensive, alas.
Oh, and it looks like you're wearing a Tesco plastic bag.
https://showerspass.co.uk/products/pro-tech-st
Cycleops
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- Accra, Ghana
Can't beat the old cycling cape to keep most of you dry. Can you still get them?
Gwylan
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Had one of these for last 12 months. After my goretex wonder top shrank. That and it being nicked off my bike in Oxford.
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/men-s...isible-en1150/_/R-p-311375?mc=8556824&c=GREEN
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/men-s...isible-en1150/_/R-p-311375?mc=8556824&c=GREEN
Gwylan
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Yes, I have one and they are every bit as rubbish as the old yellow oilskin things that we used in the 60's.
Just Chinese and rubbish. They claim it will turn into a bivvy, if you're a dwarf with tent poles in your saddle bag. And don't expect to keep dry
vickster
Legendary Member
Showerproof only, I used mine on Saturday…my arms and back were really quite wet but I wasn’t too cold which is the reason I wear a rain jacket in summer. They do pack down reasonably small at least and don’t cost £200+ like a shake dry (which can also tear)
UphillSlowly
Making my way slowly uphill
I've got a Castelli Squadra. Only claims to be showerproof, if that's what you are after. Doubles up as good windproof layer and packs down very small.
Very cheap at the moment from Merlin (£30) so may be worth a punt
https://www.merlincycles.com/castelli-squadra-stretch-cycling-jacket-ss22-236990.html
newts
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- Isca Dumnoniorum
What's the fit like on the Squadra, do you need to go up 1 or 2 sizes for a good fit?
UphillSlowly
Making my way slowly uphill
Size up from normal Castelli size. I'm 5'7" and not very big and bought a large that fits perfectly
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