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I've got some bday money to spend! Looking to get a waterproof jacket that is under 120 quid. Something that is small enough to fit in a camelback. Size and packability is more important than warmth as I have a decent shell for winter use and will use this in emergency during warmer weather.
Been considering endura MTR spray.
Any other options or good deals around?
I've got this and I like it:
https://www.madison.cc/p/flux-super-light-men-s-waterproof-softshell-jacket/cl00017
Packs smallish and the fabric feels nice and soft compared to the plastic cheaper waterproofs.
I've just bought the Endura MTR pullover. It is very lightweight, seems to pack very small, has a detachable hood which fits over a helmet when worn. Not worn it in anger yet, but the reviews all seem very positive. You can pick them up for less than £100 at the mo.
I picked up a past season gore shakedry for 125. Cant fault it
I've got an endura humvee convertible jacket, they were selling them off. Good waterproof jacket that converts to a gillet. Wraps up reasonable. Comes in high viz green, red or black.
But if you just want something small for emergencies I've got an altura pocket rocket, packs down small, will keep you dry. Flaps around like a flag!
Bought one of these online, on offer for somewhere around your budget, and it's mint. Only jacket I've ever done a whole ride in without taking off, simply because it breathes well. Weighs nowt, packs small. It won't survive massive crashes onto sharp rocks though. If you order one, size up - they're defo on the small size.
https://www.mbr.co.uk/reviews/jackets/gore-power-trail-jacket-review
The key to a waterproof jacket is pit zips.
You need them as well as breathable fabric. But no fabric is breathable enough to forgo pit zips.
Madison zenith, heavier than the flux above but cheaper and will still roll up small and has the fabled pit zips.
@peter1979 I'm 6"1, 12 stone 11, slightly broad shouldered, and had to go XL. The large was a little too athletically cut, and rode up when i moved. I realised I'd probably need to layer up when it gets cooler.
Alpkit Balance jacket works for me in the Lakes
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I asked a similar question a few weeks back, somebody suggested a Marmot PreCip, non bike specific but at £42 from Blacks, I bought one, really rate it.
Keela Saxon.
Lightest full waterproof I've found, highly breathable, so genuinely does not need pit zips.
4 colours. https://www.keela.co.uk/saxon-jacket.html
Made in the UK too, not China/ Vietnam/ Bangladesh. Repairable at the factory if you rip it and the manufacturer pays proper wages.
I'm not sure that all the Keela stuff is made in the UK, but it's all designed here. I ordered a Saxon jacket which I had to reluctantly return because of the weird sizing. It was indeed very, very light.
I've spent so much money in the past few years on waterproof MTB jackets, good quality ones, mid price range ones ....all of them after a while just let water in, even after re-proofing.
I decided to buy one of those cheep MX see though plastic waterproof boil in the bag things, got myself a Fox one, £20.00, job done, torrential rain proof and the plastic even smells gurrrd!
I have the same red Gore Power Trail jacket as WL above. I've hated riding in every rain jacket I've evr had but I'm happy to wear that one, it's excellent. And a recent very high speed off suggests it's much tougher and more tear resistant that I had expected.
I have the MTR emergency shell and it's very good. Waterproof, reasonably breathable, packs down really small. If the Spray is similar, you'll probably be happy with it
Some of the stuff in Decathlon is brilliant
I was looking for full WP jacket and nearly bought the Madison one at £120
Then was in Decathlon and seen the Forclaz jacket
Full hood fits over lid,large pit vents and has kept me bone dry in some of the worst rain out,And a snip at £60
First impressions of tbe MTR pullover are positive. Two twenty minute-sh commutes on my over-biked commuting breast (Bird Zero AM). Tried to put a bit more effort in to test the breathability, especially as it was about 14 degrees C on both journeys. You definitely know you're wearing it, especially against bare arms, but it was not uncomfortable. I did get a little warm, but I had all the zips fully closed. The side zip is kind of weird, in that it creates a flappy bit, if you're not wearing a pack, but does improve coolness. Not sure how helpful it will be when it's hammering down. I think with a light, long-sleeved top it'll be pretty good.