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[Closed] Like proviz gilet but not boil in bag?

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I've had a pro viz gilet for my morning and evening commute for a while now but unless there is frost on the ground it's far too warm to wear for any length of time. Has anyone found something that offers the same reflectiveness but has more vents or lighter material as I'd like to wear it more often. Cheers

 
Posted : 16/10/2020 9:55 am
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I don't know of anyone who has a reflective and breathable material. All the really reflective jackets seem to be as breathable as a plastic bag.

 
Posted : 16/10/2020 10:25 am
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Ale make a couple (reflective black, or iridescent) where the side panels are more of a mesh material. They are a bit more race fit than the ProViz stuff. Might be worth a look.

 
Posted : 16/10/2020 10:28 am
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I'm not convinced any jacket or gilet needs that much area of reflective material. Just enough detail in the right areas, a strip or panel etc at the most. Get a comfortable gilet in the right colour and add some Respro stick-on RF details maybe.

 
Posted : 16/10/2020 10:31 am
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Arm and leg bans (really good to have reflectives on moving parts of your body)..
also this.. cheap and cheerful

https://pixabiz.co.uk/product/jjunlim-high-visibility-reflective-wristbands-ankle-bands-armbands-safety-gear-for-running-bike-dog-walking-joggingcycling-or-early-morning-and-night-activities/

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Posted : 16/10/2020 10:31 am
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I bought a Boardman super reflective jacket/gillet ~2 years ago and stopped using it regularly when I found I boiled in the bag unless it was approx sub 3C outdoors. However, I've used it a few times recently for gentle rides around sunset and it was fine... I guess the answer is don't put the power down!

 
Posted : 16/10/2020 10:46 am
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Some ideas here:

https://road.cc/content/buyers-guide/14-best-hi-vis-cycling-jackets-206714

Maybe the Sportful Gilet one?

 
Posted : 16/10/2020 10:55 am
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Pretty sure there's a racier Proviz now with a mesh back.

Altura Night Vision stuff used to be my default, had drivers comment on it if we stopped at junctions.

As others have said, I think reflective and breathable are mutually exclusive, you have to find the compromise with enough of each. In my case, the best compromise is usually two lights front and rear and one on the helmet for visibility, then wear whatever works for the weather

 
Posted : 16/10/2020 11:02 am
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Altura Night Vision stuff used to be my default

I've had a couple of their jackets, excellent visibility but not that great breathability.

 
Posted : 16/10/2020 12:09 pm