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[Closed] Recomend a very light pack light water proof jacket i can carry.

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Recommend a very light pack light water proof jacket i can carry on a camelback, maybe the cheap ones will do the job.


 
Posted : 02/07/2014 8:33 pm
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I've got a £25 karrimor from sports direct fits nicely in my caradice zip roller with the tools


 
Posted : 02/07/2014 8:39 pm
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I have a Castelli Sottile jacket for lightweight summer use. Packs small into jersey pocket.

http://www.castellicafe.co.uk/castelli-sottile-due-jacket?var=3798

A cheaper alternative, Planet X Aqualight.

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CLPXALPJ/planet-x-aqualight-packable-jacket

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Posted : 02/07/2014 8:41 pm
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I got this: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-minima-s-waterproof-jacket/

I like it. Packs up very small, very waterproof, don't get all sweaty riding in it


 
Posted : 02/07/2014 8:41 pm
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Which karrimor jacket is it that sounds cheap and cheerful


 
Posted : 02/07/2014 9:03 pm
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Sorry to hijack. Any that don't look hideous?


 
Posted : 02/07/2014 9:42 pm
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Montane featherlite velo


 
Posted : 02/07/2014 10:23 pm
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http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/endura-fs260-pro-adrenaline-race-cape/rp-prod80232

I've got one of these. Seems pretty good. Packs into something about the size of a coke can (ie easily pocketable) and waterproof. Might not hold up to many crashes but seems well made.


 
Posted : 02/07/2014 10:27 pm
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If you want cheap, Decathlon do them for about £10 or £15. They do the job.


 
Posted : 02/07/2014 11:50 pm
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I've got a Montane of some sort, it wasn't the cheapest but it's light and tiny and decently waterproof without being sweaty as a binbag like most cheap jackets.

I'm a big fan of gilets though- smaller still and more packable, and generally more useful in anything but orrible weather (at which point I'd want a proper waterproof anyway, rather than my packable)


 
Posted : 02/07/2014 11:53 pm
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Might be some cheap endura pakajaks on eBay?


 
Posted : 03/07/2014 7:01 am
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Altura pocket rocket. Properly waterproof (not just shower proof) , reasonably windproof, very small pack size, moderately boil in the bag.


 
Posted : 03/07/2014 7:42 am
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+1 for Altura pocket rocket, but does get a bit warm


 
Posted : 03/07/2014 8:27 am
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+2 for Pocket Rocket, folds down really small in it's stuff bag. bit pricey tho. but it is a proper waterproof.


 
Posted : 03/07/2014 8:55 am
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Thanks I got a dare 2 b jacket from tx max for 19.99 it has no hood but very light and packable. I will look at the pocket rockets and others thanks


 
Posted : 03/07/2014 4:41 pm