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[Closed] what packable jacket? (pit zips a must!)

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It's not alway possible to figure out which jacket as packable from the website, not talking 'an apple'sized packable but also don't want one that needs a 50L pack to fit it in..

Must be properly waterproof (goretex/eVent, whatever).
Must have pit zips (don't bother otherwise), the larger the better.
Must pack down to a reasonable size.

Any ideas? I know last time I looked Altura and Endura seemed to have jackets that fit these requirements.. but not looked at there packable-ness


 
Posted : 23/05/2016 12:24 pm
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If still made, and/or you can find one, Bontrager eVent Packable.


 
Posted : 23/05/2016 12:25 pm
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last time I looked I couldn't find it.. but will take another gander


 
Posted : 23/05/2016 12:47 pm
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No one?
Hows about opinions on the Endura MT500 II jacket? Looks to be well rated, though I'm not sure about a non-removable hood or how packable it is, it maybe too much of a heavy weight


 
Posted : 24/05/2016 11:05 am
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The original Endura MT500 is an awesome jacket but a little bit heavy and too warm for a spring/summer packable jacket.
Not sure about the MT500 II but would imagine its a similar weight.


 
Posted : 24/05/2016 12:07 pm
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No suggestions, but I'd forget about cycling jackets and look for running jackets instead. Pretty sure Mountain Equipment do an uber light on with pit zips..


 
Posted : 24/05/2016 12:18 pm