I currently have a Descente Superlite Gilet, pretty sure it’s Pertex, whatever it is, it’s fookin lightweight and thin. That’s all I want, a cheeky windbreaker for the spring morning commute.

Nothing wrong with my current one, except that I’ve had a particularly energetic winter and it’s pretty damn baggy!

reccomendations?

Craft

mavic

Gore Phantom Windstopper 2 (showerproof and with removable sleeves)

The Mavics look lovely, but £70-£90 quid for a Gilet? really?

Sounds as if you’e after something like Montane slipstream. The only thing lighter is a binbag, and they’re reasonably priced in comparison to a mavic one.

got mine for 40 on ebay. my initial reaction to the rrp was similar! nicely cut and well made though

Just picked up a Mavic Echelon from Royles for £30 posted

Wife has the Craft Light – very nice too. Can be had for £40 I think.

Sportful Hotpack

Gore. http://www.evanscycles.com/products/gore-bike-wear/countdown-as-vest-ec022401

montane slipstream, got mine for around £25 i think in the sales last year if you can find similar offer (sorry i can’t remember the shop – it was online though) and it fits in my shorts pocket/road jersey with plenty of space to spare 🙂

Craft from http://www.alwaysriding.co.uk
Light & packs into a little rear pocket.

Montane slipstream, 78g, pertex quantum, love it

Lusso at £20, bit basic and boxy cut but OK for MTB ing in; however far better fit and performance from Assos Lightweight gilet, very breathable, good fit for road use but costly almost to extreme unless you find one in a sale 🙂

How about a Descente Superlite Gilet but a size smaller?

Gore Phantom Windstopper 2 (showerproof and with removable sleeves)

Seriously? What’s lightweight about that? I’m all for spuriously recommending your own gear, and it’s a great jacket (I have one), but it does not meet the requirement at all. Not even close.

Gore Countdown gilet, that’s an option.

Polaris….Sphere i think,super lightweight about £25 on the fleabay!

i really like my gore countdown