Wanted Gilet (some basic reqs)

[YMFB]

I’ve been looking for some while and drawn a blank so any brands or links will be gratefully receive.

Size L or XL, Hi Viz yellow or orang, rear pockets. Bonus to have a front phone sized chest pocket.

 

[Mo1959]

I’ve been looking for some while and drawn a blank so any brands or links will be gratefully receive.

Size L or XL, Hi Viz yellow or orang, rear pockets. Bonus to have a front phone sized chest pocket.

These look quite nice and seem quite well reviewed.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/33-000ft-W...ZJL&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&th=1&psc=1

 

[YMFB]

These look quite nice and seem quite well reviewed.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/33-000ft-Windproof-Lightweight-Sleeveless/dp/B095YP67C4/ref=sr_1_21_sspa?crid=3TSF07C3GE39W&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.A26UUY2PD0XYhigtyTOud-6XmXZXfJi47UkxzyjD6d5ZpHqEkbtdnYmbfnvxFM1uinfIfsEOKTxC6ABvrHJNRtx1FAud0Z7P36TkaIZfT_nh8d5UJ-OQIjISQgtz01VIBOXCta6RG7NlwH1E_oH__--sYi9H-uw5R5vmO_BPn6jFEc4HilG5nmRMrxwyMkue5fHaPPvw32F17F744BMVlES9X7U8dyNCNl-aCYLrb_jN7w3Qoxo3sd1oV8IXwsr5ISqjjaAcbKuMQSn3syfRqfJTKWdVf6dIDXf7tZT7l_8.HVKy3OwlfldxgRESmtt9Ey0e9GkIrjeDm3lf4175-C4&dib_tag=se&keywords=Men's+hi+viz+vests+cycling&qid=1772951150&sprefix=men's+hi+viz+vests+cycling,aps,251&sr=8-21-spons&aref=j0m0kBHZJL&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&th=1&psc=1

That’s the best I’ve seen, so definitely a contender and thanks. Ideally I’d like the rear pockets to be like those on the cycling jerseys, you can just stuff in. Also packable.

I have three that I’ve bought over the years, they either dont meet my current brief or just too large. I forget the brands, but they we’re the first I started looking for.

 

[YMFB]

I’ve just found Castelli do one but at £135 it’s a bit out of my comfort zone.

 

[biggs682]

What about this from Proviz has a rear pouch rather than pockets

https://provizsports.com/products/switch-mens-reversible-cycling-gilet

 

[oxoman]

Might be worth looking at proviz, red or yellow, highly visible with the pockets you desire. A lot cheaper than Castelli and better than amazon/ temu stuff.
https://provizsports.com/products/switch-mens-reversible-cycling-gilet

 

[oxoman]

Typical 2 great minds thinking alike at the same time. 🤣

 

[PaulSB]

I have a a very similar one from Lusso to this Lusso Gilet mine is the bright blue and has a zipped pocket, I'm not sure if this newer version does. Galibier offer several Galibier gilets I have the Izoard Pro for deep winter riding and Izoard Insulated Reversible for spring.

I'm happy to recommend both companies. I'm not sure if these meet your Hi Viz requirement. I don't believe in Hi Viz so I haven't bothered about it. I either wear my brightly coloured gilets on top or the black ones underneath a bright jacket. I find a gilet is more effective under a jacket than on top.

 

[oxoman]

To the YFMB, whilst the proviz is highly hiviz in the dark the coloured ones look perfectly normal colours, red, yellow etc till you hit it with low light and headlights etc then its like a beacon.

 

[YMFB]

I’ve seen Proviz jackets, they look great at night, but fairly dull in daylight. Nearly all my riding is in daylight so something that is predominantly a bright colour with good reflectives is the idea.

 

[YMFB]

Thanks for all the pointer, just ordered a VU Cargo from Galibier.

 

[fossyant]

No pockets but cheap. Windproof. Been using mine on the commute in the cold.

https://ebay.us/m/5cqmYn

 

[PaulSB]

Thanks for all the pointer, just ordered a VU Cargo from Galibier.

Looks like a nice gilet. Could you leave a review when you've had the chance to test it.