showers pass rain gear
03-14-08 | 04:20 PM
#26
i've got a ladies' version of a shower's pass jacket (baby blue color, pretty sweet) and it's the best rain jacket i've owned! and we deal with a lot of rain out here too.
not sure what model tho.
not sure what model tho.
03-14-08 | 08:47 PM
#27
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This is the one im using currently from Montane. Its made for runners but I like it, they also make a cycling specific one with a longer back but wasnt sold at the store here in vancouver where i found them. Mine is high vis yellow.
https://www.montane.co.uk/productdeta...ctid=103&rid=7
As you can see it packs up as small as an apple and weighs 4 ounces. It keeps me dry for an hour in the type of rain we've had the last couple weeks here in pac nw. Or about 30 min in real rain. It makes a good piece for spring/fall when temps get too warmer for the heavier rain gear. It'll never surpass my showers pass gear for winter rain though
I've worn it on many dry days with a base & jersey underneath when the temps are right at freezing. So far so good.
Edit: heres a link of their womans cycling specific one https://www.montane.co.uk/productdeta...ctid=112&rid=7
Last edited by Jarery; 03-14-08 at 09:07 PM.
03-14-08 | 09:11 PM
#28
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From: Seattle metro
Bikes: Trek 5200
Aw nuts, saw this post AFTER buying the Illuminite Jacket...Was looking for a softshell replacement but they have poor viz (and a hefty price tag)...somewhat dated. Guess I'll wear this Illuminte OVER the softshell.
Hey Vr
This is the one im using currently from Montane. Its made for runners but I like it, they also make a cycling specific one with a longer back but wasnt sold at the store here in vancouver where i found them. Mine is high vis yellow.
As you can see it packs up as small as an apple and weighs 4 ounces. It keeps me dry for an hour in the type of rain we've had the last couple weeks here in pac nw. Or about 30 min in real rain. It makes a good piece for spring/fall when temps get too warmer for the heavier rain gear. It'll never surpass my showers pass gear for winter rain though
I've worn it on many dry days with a base & jersey underneath when the temps are right at freezing. So far so good.
This is the one im using currently from Montane. Its made for runners but I like it, they also make a cycling specific one with a longer back but wasnt sold at the store here in vancouver where i found them. Mine is high vis yellow.
As you can see it packs up as small as an apple and weighs 4 ounces. It keeps me dry for an hour in the type of rain we've had the last couple weeks here in pac nw. Or about 30 min in real rain. It makes a good piece for spring/fall when temps get too warmer for the heavier rain gear. It'll never surpass my showers pass gear for winter rain though
I've worn it on many dry days with a base & jersey underneath when the temps are right at freezing. So far so good.
03-17-08 | 08:32 AM
#30
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Yeah, pertex would be ok for a light rain or short ride from what I've read, but is not truly waterproof like event.
It is impressive how small that jacket in the pic above packs up though. I may have to get one and keep it in my panniers for "emergencies".
It is impressive how small that jacket in the pic above packs up though. I may have to get one and keep it in my panniers for "emergencies".
