Waterproof Jacket

Hank_Marvin · 26 Aug 2015 at 19:49

Whats a go to waterproof jacket for biking/running? If there is one.

It's getting cooler and WETTER

Been biking to work for the past 4 months and it will be handy for running.

Ideally very waterproof, very breathable, look decent, reflective, under £50.

Been looking around but can't really find anything with loads of reviews.

Any suggestions would be great!

Cheers

Hank_Marvin · 26 Aug 2015 at 20:17

lol yeah I expected that, I've looked into a lot of general waterproofs, very very expensive.

As breathable as possible, its more important than waterproof really. I'll check them out, thanks.

Hank_Marvin · 26 Aug 2015 at 22:17

Small child size

No I don't know, a small normally

Hank_Marvin · 27 Aug 2015 at 07:33

Ah ok, thanks for the offer though. I'll check on there, those dnb ones look ok though, some good reviews.

Hank_Marvin · 27 Aug 2015 at 16:15

It's a tricky one. I shall try and narrow my options down.

It's 99% for biking to work in.

Thanks all

Hank_Marvin · 28 Aug 2015 at 09:18

James07 said:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-moxie-high-stretch-performance-jacket/

Try find one of these on a different site, Wiggle have discontinued them but someone else will be selling them.

That could be the one! Couple left in medium. I think it's mainly what I want, warm and breathable with some rain protection and the price is very appealing.

Hank_Marvin · 28 Aug 2015 at 15:43

it really is just for cycling, I only do small 3-6miles runs so generally go when it's dry or get wet.

What's the EQ2.5 like heat/breathability wise? Loads of reviews on wiggle, seems like its very waterproof, reasonably roomy for underlayers, and not bad for breathing but not great.

I'm very tempted by;

Moxie High Stretch

Will give me warmth and windproof and sounds like it's very breathable + Cheap and in blue rather visible which I want for my commute but limited rain protection which isn't a huge problem over my 20min 4.5m each way commute as I don't wear work clothes.

DHB Flashlight Windproof

Bit of warmth, very visible, decent'ish breathability, light rain protection, fairly cheap.

and probably the EQ2.5

http://s.wiggle.co.uk/images/jacket-comparison-tech-chart-2014-large.jpg

I'd go for cosmo or turbulence as they are meant to have great breathability but user reviews don't really suggest it. Cosmo the better of the two.

Hank_Marvin · 28 Aug 2015 at 16:15

It's funny, they do the flashlight (hi vis) in a windproof model with vents and two waterproof models as well but then they remove the vents from the £70 version but add them to the £90 version.

I might just go on colour lol, I think for my small commute i'm getting too deep.

I'm sure what ever I get will be ok for those cold starts in a couple of months with a nice long sleeve base.

Moxie High Stretch or DHB Flashlight Windproof I think, breathable and some rain protection, hivis, bit of warmth. Might go flashlight for extra visibility.

Hank_Marvin · 1 Sep 2015 at 10:27

Pricey jacket, sounds a good'un.

Hank_Marvin · 16 Oct 2015 at 17:04

DHB Flashlight Windproof - Very happy so far, deffo blocking the wind chill, water just beading off this morning, comfortable heat wise.

Loads of reflective panels, got it in blue, looks great.