Recommend me a packable jacket please!

The_Grouch · Apr 2, 2012

Hey I'm looking to get a lightweight jacket that packs down small, to keep in my backpack (or hopefully bumbag) just incase it suddenly pisses it down.

Was looking at the pakajak but the reviews aren't great and I didn;t really want to spend as much as £40 cos I'm super tight!

Anybody able to recommend anything?

Thanks!

cyfa2809 · Apr 2, 2012

Something endura?

Cycle shop sales?

A windproof is what your looking for i believe.

highlandsflyer · Apr 2, 2012

A Berghaus Paclite is around 400/500g, or is that too heavy?

DHB · Apr 2, 2012

Ive got one of these and manage to get it in my Camelback Rogue small top pocket! Keeps the rain off well for quick downpours or riding in
!
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/royal-ra ... 53403.html

The_Grouch · Apr 3, 2012

DHB":16ikhrrk said:
Ive got one of these and manage to get it in my Camelback Rogue small top pocket! Keeps the rain off well for quick downpours or riding in
!
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/royal-ra ... 53403.html

Thanks for the replies everyone. This looks like a contender! Any comments on the fit and waterproof-ness?

DHB · Apr 3, 2012

The_Grouch":1wj5hu8x said:
DHB":1wj5hu8x said:

Ive got one of these and manage to get it in my Camelback Rogue small top pocket! Keeps the rain off well for quick downpours or riding in
!
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/royal-ra ... 53403.html

Click to expand...

Thanks for the replies everyone. This looks like a contender! Any comments on the fit and waterproof-ness?

Its a good fit, not to big and not to small so will fit over other layers. Nice arm length, hangs well over the back for a bit protection and stays dry enough to protect you for abit. It is thin though which can feel cold but if you layer right you dont even feel it! It is for showers though its not a complete water proof jacket.

The_Grouch · Apr 4, 2012

DHB":2n6h1ye5 said:
The_Grouch":2n6h1ye5 said:

DHB":2n6h1ye5 said:

Ive got one of these and manage to get it in my Camelback Rogue small top pocket! Keeps the rain off well for quick downpours or riding in
!
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/royal-ra ... 53403.html

Click to expand...

Thanks for the replies everyone. This looks like a contender! Any comments on the fit and waterproof-ness?

Click to expand...

Its a good fit, not to big and not to small so will fit over other layers. Nice arm length, hangs well over the back for a bit protection and stays dry enough to protect you for abit. It is thin though which can feel cold but if you layer right you dont even feel it! It is for showers though its not a complete water proof jacket.

Cheers, will probably order one of these then, if I don't spot anything in the local bike shops the weekend.

Recommend me a packable jacket please!

The_Grouch

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