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My Endura eVent jacket is getting on in years so I've decided to buy another but cant decide which one to get. Its down to either an Endura Stealth or the Endura Venturi eVent. Will the STW massive give me the benefit of their vast knowledge and experience to help me choose? Tell me if you can the good and the bad in these two jackets.
Many thanks in anticipation.
I think the Stealth is the more tough version, probably a fair bit hotter, but good for winter grim-ness. Venturi is a bit lighter and more breathable I think.
stealth is superb and just perfect but it does need to be cold or you will be pretty hot in it. It is certainly not for year round use and mine gets the least use of all my waterproofs
It is absolutely waterproof, pretty tough and breathable though ....but rather warm
You cannot really swap it for an eVent as it is nothing like that sort of waterproof [ ie not like just putting a cagoule on over your clothes, I have an event as well.
No knowledge of the other jacket
My stealth is pretty rubbish, it is old but has been washed/ cared for as directed. The problem is the jacket just gradually gets sodden, then you get cold.
I'd advise looking at the karrimor event jacket at field and trek, I got one the other day posted for under a ton and I'm very pleased with it. Event is in my opinion a far better fabric to care for after purchase.
Muddyfox Cycling Jacket Mens
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Big, waterproof, windproof, warm, light & packs down small.
£12.99 @ [url= http://www.sportsdirect.com/muddyfox-cycling-jacket-mens-635041 ]sportsdirect[/url].
Edit - they only have tangerine left in stock.
Although it's neither of your options, I really rate my Altura Attack eVent jacket. It's done me really well, not too hot (although any waterproof will be a bit boil in the bag) and tough to boot.
I have had an issue with attack trousers 'crinkling' after washing, but no issues with the jacket.
I have an Altura Attack as well as a Marmot Mica (not a specific bike jacket but very good). the Marmot is great, very light, very waterproof and breathable and packs down to a small size. It's cheap too (£80). The Altura is also good but not a light or breathable.
My next jacket will be from Gore...
I have a mavic sprint jacket thats to small for me size medium , with tag still on £40 posted
The Stealth is great to start with but, as Lummox says, once it loses it's DWR, it's just a sponge and no amount of reproofing has worked. I've always diligently followed cleaning instructions too. The Venturi eVent jacket is not bad. I've had one for just under a year and it's wearing pretty well. I find it quite warm (but not as warm as the Stealth).
To be honest though, I recently picked up a Rab Demand eVent smock and that's my jacket of choice. Less bulky when on, lightweight and packs down small. [url= http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/index.cfm/product/rab-mens-demand-smock/fuseaction/products.detail/code/11111120/id_colour/133 ]linky[/url]