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All year cycling waterproof jacket

  • 28-02-2015 10:21pm
    #1
    Tigerandahalf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,816 ✭✭✭


    Hey all

    I have spent a couple of hours researching the above.
    A couple of jackets looked good. The altura varium and altura nevis. Also the Dhb flashlight.

    Ideally I want a light waterproof jacket that could be worn year round. If it is cold I can put extra layers underneath. Also something that will wash well as my bike doesn't have mudguards.
    I could go for a cheap waterproof one but they hold the sweat inside.
    I know this question is asked a lot so appreciate replies.


Comments

  • #2
    Kinet1c
    Closed Accounts Posts: 824 ✭✭✭Kinet1c


    Gabba Convertible.


  • #3
    Tigerandahalf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,816 ✭✭✭Tigerandahalf


    I am looking to pay 60/70 under.


  • #4
    randomstuff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 626 ✭✭✭randomstuff


    As jackets go... Cheap, waterproof, breathable. Pick 2.


  • #5
    C3PO
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,776 ✭✭✭C3PO


    In my experience you can't get a cheap waterproof jacket that also breaths well - waterproof, breathable, cheap ... pick two!


  • #6
    Tigerandahalf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,816 ✭✭✭Tigerandahalf


    I'd agree with ye as I do a bit of walking/hiking and I went through the same process of buying a jacket for that.
    The altura looks a lovely jacket but I think it is around the 100 mark or more.
    Ideally the jacket would be yellow so it would ensure I am very visible although there are some nice blue and red ones out there too.
    I always want to get use out of something I buy so I was thinking I might get one which I could use for walking too. But maybe that is going too far.

    EDIT. Also looking for waterproof overtrousers. Something that would not be too loose.


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  • #7
    f1000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 318 ✭✭f1000


    lot of good reviews on wiggle for the link below @ €37.61 at the moment. Be careful washing as I ruined a DHB Sync jacket in a 40 degree wash.

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-eq25-waterproof-cycling-jacket/

    update: just bought one


  • #8
    Tigerandahalf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,816 ✭✭✭Tigerandahalf


    That jacket seems good but it would be too warm for the summer.
    The Altura Nevis is the one I am going towards.


  • #9
    usheeeen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81 ✭✭usheeeen


    Galibier tourmalet gets good reviews and is quite cheap, thinking about getting one myself.


  • #10
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,142 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    There is no jacket that's good in winter and summer. It's impossible.


  • #11
    Stevieg2009
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 388 ✭✭Stevieg2009


    usheeeen wrote: »
    Galibier tourmalet gets good reviews and is quite cheap, thinking about getting one myself.

    2nd this galibier is good stuff and won't break the bank


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  • #12
    Jim Stynes
    Registered Users Posts: 556 ✭✭✭Jim Stynes


    Another recommendation for Galibier. Irish company and great quality!


  • #13
    Borderfox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,263 ✭✭✭✭Borderfox


    Black rain jacket, seriously!!


  • #14
    hughmace
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 141 ✭✭hughmace


    Onda jacket lads in carrick swear by them
    I have no personal experience


  • #15
    rtmie
    Registered Users Posts: 501 ✭✭✭rtmie


    I got a Polaris Hexon from Planet X and has kept me dry all winter, but you would need layers underneath for warmth.


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