Ridgecrest Waterproof Gilet review

Not a waterproof jacket. Not a windproof gilet. The Ridgecrest Waterproof Gilet is something of a unique proposition. Does it actually make sense on the trail?

• Brand: Ridgecrest
• Product: Waterproof Gilet
• From: eBay
• Price: £44.95 inc. P&P
• Tested by: Benji for 4 months

Three things I loved

• The idea
• The construction
• The fit

Three things I’d change

• More colour choices
• Slightly less tall collar
• Er. That’s it really!

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Ridgecrest Waterproof Gilet product description

Cycle gilet – waterproof, breathable, made in England by us. Material – PU coated polyester to EN343 grade 3, the highest level of breathability for a waterproof material. YKK nylon maroon zip, with inner flap. All seams top stitched with maroon thread. 20cm x 50mm reflective strip across back. Back cut lower than hip level, bottom of zip higher than hips to avoid bunching. Stand up collar with two layers of 100% cotton lining for max comfort and absorption. Elastic around waist and shoulders.

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Ben Haworth

Orange Switch 6er. Stif Squatcher. Schwalbe Magic Mary Purple Addix front. Maxxis DHR II 3C MaxxTerra rear. Coil fan. Ebikes are not evil. I have been a writer for nigh on 20 years, a photographer for 25 years and a mountain biker for 30 years. I have written countless magazine and website features and route guides for the UK mountain bike press, most notably for the esteemed and highly regarded Singletrackworld. Although I am a Lancastrian, I freely admit that West Yorkshire is my favourite place to ride. Rarely a week goes by without me riding and exploring the South Pennines.

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