Jacket needed... waterproof and very breathable

hm, they seam to be expensive just for the sake of being expensive. not because of the fabric.
schoeller c-change gets mixed reviews.

yeah i'm not going to get drawn on the value equation. no doubt there's a ton of cheaper jackets that would perform well enough.

and i can't give any personal testimony to the performance either, not being an arctic ultramarathon runner myself.

but if you have a gear problem this is an opportunity to get a piece of kit usually out of the realms of possibility so i wanted to share.

good point.

when i read the title of this forum I thought it's just a troll

Dredge...

One boil inthe bag cyclist coming right up....
http://vimeo.com/44092133

^ that seems like quite a good idea actually, part from ventilation issues

I am firmly in the "If you get wet, you get wet" camp.
Either I am cycling somewhere and will have a change of clothes for arrival in my bag, or I am cycling home and it doesn't matter.

agree with the riding home bit. Not when I'm riding to work. Or to an interview. Or to do whatever where I can't get changed.

that bike suit has just solved all my problems in a minute and a half

although its black which going to be a problem in winter

would love it but it's £200...

Does anyone know where I could go to try on a Montane Featherlight Velo? Haven't found anywhere that stocks them...

im going to purchase a new jacket in october

either berghaus attrition or endura stealth unless anyone can recommend anything else. money is no object

Does anyone know where I could go to try on a Montane Featherlight Velo? Haven't found anywhere that stocks them...

They're not very waterproof, I reckon the H2O isn't even that waterproof, it doesn't leak through the seams, water just comes through the fabric. Alright in a tight spot but I wouldn't buy another.

Can anyone comment on the Light Textran™ fabric in the Campagnolo waterproofs?

I have to admit that it's mainly the look and the slim cut that has me interested in these – and they are on sale in Wiggle for £85.
I am told the fabric is slightly flexible, which is a massive plus, but it's got to be more breathable than my current GoreTex for there to be any point in switching.

Can anyone comment on the Light Textran™ fabric in the Campagnolo waterproofs?

I have to admit that it's mainly the look and the slim cut that has me interested in these – and they are on sale in Wiggle for £85.
I am told the fabric is slightly flexible, which is a massive plus, but it's got to be more breathable than my current GoreTex for there to be any point in switching.

I have a fairly old Campag waterproof made with this fabric and it's very lightweight.

I usually end up being wet as it doesn't seem the be particularly breathable but even in the very worst weather, I'm always comfortable in it.

Hi All ,
Am looking for a Jan Sales purchase of a decent quality Goretex Jacket. Looking for one with a tough outer layer ( when you feel it it feels rougher / harder than a softshell ) that can take the occasional scuff against a hard granite cornice or a slide down a rough limestone gryke.
Berghaus / Arcerytx / Haglofs / Marmot / Patagonia / ME / anyothers you might suggest.
It must be able to cope with Cumbrian rain whilst walking the Lake District, must be able to be packed down time after time without loosing its integrity

Budget £200 mark could go a bit higher for something out of this world. Ideally looking for a £400 jacket in the sales at 50% off.

Hit me with your OT suggestions

an if there is a website that does reviews / tests of a variety of jackets i would be keen on doing a bit more research

www.jackets4U.com

flash sales, good site though, often 50% off prices on stuff
https://www.sportpursuit.com/

rapha hardshell

not looking for a cycling jacket
looking for a good walking / climbing jacket
have a couple of cycling goretex-i

and nothing by rafa thanks james !

Got a Lowe alpine jacket from outdoorkit.com few years ago at half price. They tend to have good prices on 3 layer hard shells. Maybe this? http://www.outdoorkit.co.uk/product.php?product_id=11499&category_id=319

an if there is a website that does reviews / tests of a variety of jackets i would be keen on doing a bit more research

Outdoors Magic

http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/reviews/

Trail Magazine

http://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/Gear-Reviews/