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The Rapha explore is long, and has a chest pocket, but no rear pockets. Is it that common to find cycling waterproofs with rear pockets? Surely those pockets would be on your jersey instead?
I'd also be concerned that a cycling waterproof would be slimmer fit than a hiking equivalent - avoiding flapping excess material is a priority for cycling, but having room to wear more layers and have less restricted movement is important for hiking.
You could try one of the longer cut hiking jackets for cycling in, like this:
https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15981433/15981433-berghaus-mens-cornice-waterproof-jacket-navy-blue
I imagine the long front would be annoying though (compared to just the long back of a cycling waterproof).Edit: I reckon this fits the bill pretty well (apart from rear pockets).
https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15895291/rab-men-s-mantra-waterproof-jacket-15895291 -
I've got an Arcteryx Sawyer jacket which I bought for walking, for its length -i was fed up of getting the stuff in my pockets wet when the rain ran off shorter jackets. It's basically replaced my cycling waterproof though, because I find it more useful to have a jacket I can wear for both.
My only complaint is that the hip pockets aren't pitched right for a backpack with a hip strap, cos it's a 'city' jacket.
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I know this is an odd thread to dredge up while stuck indoors. But I was thinking about hiking/ cycling and outershells.
Is there a outer shell that is both hiking and cycling friendly? I mean, it's longer at the back with rear cycling pockets as well as normal front pockets and perhaps a hood?
My favourite shell is my gortex cycling shell but it lacks in front pockets and a hood. But it's great of heavy rain and sweaty work obviously.
I saw some great shells in Canada, proper heavyduty ones with amazing fabric. I hate shells that feel like bin bags or bin liners. But the thing that stopped me was that they didn't have that extra length at the back for cycling.