What lightweight, pocketable wind/shower-proof jacket?

[vickster]

Note, there is the velo and non velo, latter for Hlab's link

 

[youngoldbloke]

Note, there is the velo and non velo, latter for Hlab's link

^ there is also the smock, which I would not recommend for cycling use, as getting it on and off would be a pain.

 

[albion]

Aldi are meant to have their pocket cycling jacket in next week, Still at £10. Surprisingly rainproof for shower proof job.

 

[RedRider]

Cheers again, plenty of places to get the montane velo.

Having studied the sizing guide I'm now off to struggle with the eternal question of all lanky people with long arms....

Medium

or large....

 

[RedRider]

I got the large Montane in the end and it's just the job. It's the black, has neat reflective detail, a dropped tail, a snug collar. In an ideal world it'd be an inch longer in the arm but no big deal. Looks good and has a been a joy to ride in these two damp evenings. Light as anything, it,s kept the chill out..

 

[RedRider]

I got the large Montane in the end and it's just the job. It's the black, has neat reflective detail, a dropped tail, a snug collar. In an ideal world it'd be an inch longer in the arm but no big deal. Looks good and has a been a joy to ride in these two damp evenings. Light as anything, it,s kept the chill out..

Ok, so I loved my montane featherlight velo in black and the large size was good. Unfortunately it managed to escape my jersey pocket when I wasn't looking and I'm in the same quandary as before.... can't find an lbs that stocks them and it seems the online retailers have plenty large in flouro yellow or blue but none in black or another acceptable colour.
Long shot, does anyone know a London shop that stocks them or any online retailers with a black in large? Longer shot, did anyone find a poor lost one in Harrogate around the time the TdF passed through?

 

[vickster]

http://www.escapebikeshop.com/monta...-jacket.html?gclid=CJvaoeOCw8ACFVDKtAodKygAXw ?

 

[RedRider]

http://www.escapebikeshop.com/monta...-jacket.html?gclid=CJvaoeOCw8ACFVDKtAodKygAXw ?

Ta.

 

[AlanT82]

+1 for Featherlite, Velo or Marathon model won't make much difference. Mine's blue and think it's the Velo version but not sure.

 

[SpecialManzied]

In Switzerland we use a lot of Assos pocket jackets, i have one but i think that it's too expensive.
Personally the best Jacket i've ever used (for the quality and the prize) is a Cannondale one sadly i forgot the model

 

[Biscuitfrisky]

4RIZ fixed gear team jacket.

Bit boil in the bag of its a warm day/shower combo but is highly effective.

Can be ordered via their Facebook page.

http://www.lockedcog.com/products/4riz-waterproof-jacket/

 

[Steve T]

pure coincidence anyone

Speaking of luck I was cycling through Harrogate the other day and found a lovely Montane Velo jacket just lying at the side of the road? Obviously some poor bugger had lost it out of their back pocket. Result for me though?
I also recently bought a Pearl Izumi Pro Barrier Jacket. Nice close fit, wind proof and copped a shower the other day and it stood up ok? One rear pocket. One slight criticism is the sleeves are a tad long but got it in a sale from Evans for under £50.

Ok, so I loved my montane featherlight velo in black and the large size was good. Unfortunately it managed to escape my jersey pocket when I wasn't looking and I'm in the same quandary as before.... can't find an lbs that stocks them and it seems the online retailers have plenty large in flouro yellow or blue but none in black or another acceptable colour.
Long shot, does anyone know a London shop that stocks them or any online retailers with a black in large? Longer shot, did anyone find a poor lost one in Harrogate around the time the TdF passed through?

 

[RedRider]

Nah, but...could it...?
it'd be kind of romantic...a bit like Lassie Come Home.
@Davos87 , it doesn't mean it's mine but it wasn't black and large by any chance?

 

[evo456]

Sportful Hotpack v5, seen this nicely scrunch up in the palm of your hand.