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Any recommendations for the above-I have an Endura Gridlock for cooler duties & a Montane featherlight for a windshirt (bit flappy in the wind though)but need a lightweight packable waterproof jacket for a 15 mile commute & emergency MTB duties-only really need it a few times a year normally so don't want to spend a fortune.


 
Posted : 02/09/2009 1:05 pm
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I use an Endura Rebound jacket. It is only 'showerproof' but the big bonus is that it's cheap (£35) and very breathable. Review here:

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/clothing/jackets/product/rebound-stretch-showerproof--31013

I don't know how much you need to pack it down, but it seems to pack down to a lump about 14cm across and 6-7cm deep (I have mine here with me at work), although you can obviously squidge it down a little bit more with some pressure.

Its good for MTB duties because when you rip it you won't have ruined a £100 eVent jacket or suchlike.


 
Posted : 02/09/2009 1:28 pm
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The Montane H20, pack down really tiny, and I've found it to be pretty waterproof for a lightweight jacket. Costs about £35-£40.


 
Posted : 02/09/2009 1:56 pm
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i have one of the new montane iltespeed h20 jackets in orange, worn it twice it has one tiney oil spot about 1-2mm, its too big for me want to sellit to get the next size down, i paid 43 posted new (70 retail) looking for 30 plaus postage on it, packs down slightly bigger than the featherlite wind tops, claims full waterproof, been fine for the 2 showers i've worn it it.

email in profile if int can do some pics size is medium

thanks


 
Posted : 02/09/2009 2:11 pm
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Thanks for the offer Karnali but it would be too big for me-my featherlight is small and a bit on the flappy side.


 
Posted : 02/09/2009 9:07 pm
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Endura superlight - packs pretty small.
I bought a [url= http://marmot.com/spring_2009/mens/outerwear/shells/mica_jacket/ ]Marmot Mica[/url] off here last week and that's very packable and waterproof (good breathability too, and the hood fits over a helmet.


 
Posted : 02/09/2009 10:26 pm
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I love my Gore Alp X which I picked up in a sale but normally they are around £100 - £120.

smurf


 
Posted : 03/09/2009 4:02 pm
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these are a bargain

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/montane/velocity-dt-jacket-ec019323?query=montane


 
Posted : 03/09/2009 10:10 pm