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[Closed] Got soaked today, need a new jacket....recommendations please!

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Looking for something not too light weight but fairly breathable and that will keep the wet out, anything you guys would recommend? Ideally not too much more than £50 as i'll fall off and wreck it anyway ! 🙄

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Posted : 20/12/2012 9:27 pm
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If you dont want to stretch to e-vent or similar.[url= http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-minima-s-waterproof-jacket/ ]These[/url] get good reviews.


 
Posted : 20/12/2012 9:38 pm
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I've had a black altura night vision jacket for several years now. It's been really faithful, had a couple of nikwax overhauls but still looks fine even if it doesn't smell so (according to the lady)


 
Posted : 20/12/2012 10:00 pm
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Have TK max got any of those montane's?


 
Posted : 20/12/2012 10:20 pm
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+1 for the Altura, mines been going for a few years now and is currently drying from a Nikwax treatment before a potentially wet ride on Dartmoor on Saturday. Its tough and has a good size breast pocket plus another one on the arse.


 
Posted : 20/12/2012 10:47 pm
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I reckon you're generally better with a gillet than a jacket tbh- there's not a jacket on the market that doesn't make me overheat, if the temperature's above zero. But a gillet keeps the important bits dry, and leaves the arms out keeping me cool. And you don't need to spend a fortune on breathability, because you're not sweating like that Ian Watkins.


 
Posted : 21/12/2012 1:59 am
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[url= http://www.sportsshoes.com/product/MON133/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=price_comparison&utm_campaign=googlebase ]montane photon for £69.99 here[/url] as long as you are a small or medium, i bought one earlier in the year when CRC had them down to £70 and within a week of using it i had bought another one, they really are incredibly breathable and very waterproof - fantastic jackets that pack down small.


 
Posted : 21/12/2012 2:07 am