The Ultimate Riding Jacket?

Do it; its pristine!

How many dollar bills are you after? Shoot me a PM if you prefer.

I've got one of these: http://road.cc/content/review/169421-adidas-pluvius-jacket

£80 on Wiggle at the moment. I used to have a Pro Team Race Cape and I prefer the Adidas. Fit is very similar, except one size down (Rapha PT Large = Adidas Medium) and a bit longer in the body, which works for me. Quality is on par, both well made, nice stretchy fabric. Neither have ever let any water in. Adidas feels more breathable, but that may be down to vents. Both pack down to a similar size (small enough to roll up and stuff into a pocket, but will fill pocket and stick out the top, not like a Sportful Hotpack where you can fit other stuff in the pocket too).

Cheers man! Definitely worth considering - a little more friendly on the wallet. Sounds like the fit would work for me too. Jackets and jerseys always climb half way up my back :/

Can't see this posted in here already. £££

http://www.arcteryx.com/Product.aspx?language=EN&model=A2B-Commuter-Hardshell-Jacket

While we are on the subject of Arcteryx .. I need a warm jacket to pop out of the office in lunch and carry in pannier every day. Having waited for Rapha transfer I think I am going to take plunge and get Atome LT hoody. I have the uniqlo down jacket but the fabric is too fragile and rips easily. How small does it pack up? A stupid question; but how warm is it? Would you ride in one (to the pub etc)?

Drop tail looks like it was a second thought

I need a warm jacket to pop out of the office in lunch

Fuck me, just wear a hoody

its too cold :(

plus I need a packable jacket

A down jacket to pop out of the office for lunch.
In UK?
ha

Is Atom a down jacket? I am a jacket noob ..

Sorry I was referring to the Uniqlo one.

Buyerz gonna buy

Just put the uniqlo in a small drybag to protect it.

It is already ripped in several places held by scotch tape :P you have atom dont you? How small does it pack up?

buy 5 uniqlos

Just got one of these...
Impressed so far.
http://www.chapeau.cc/rain-jacket-burgundy.html

Nope i have transfer jacket, which doesn't pack that well. No synthetic down will pack super small.

http://www.finisterreuk.com/shop/mens/clothing/mens-outerwear.html

I've had an Etobicoke for 5 years, commuted in bag with it plenty, packs down to the size of small travel pillow, rode to work in it today, but it's reserved for proper cold days or short casual rides.

The cirrus is lighter, would probably pack smaller, Sastruga is bigger and warmer, wife wears hers most days but packs down less well because of the hood.

You want light weight/packable?
http://www.montbell.us/products/disp.php?cat_id=2001&p_id=2301460&gen_cd=1

I live in my atom. Super warm. I use it for cycling when it's cold with a sum.er baselayer andi roast.
Mines 2 years old and still like new. Super quality.

They do different versions, some are warmer. I have the LT version.

It pacjs to the size of 2 man fists.

It's a quality jacket.

Keep the uniqlo at work?

Got my sportful r&d jacket on sale from wiggle. Just around 6 degrees this morning, and I always struggle to not get cold, but then heat up massively on climbs etc.

This kept me nice and steady the whole time with only one merino base layer under. Hands down the best piece of kit I've ever owned, although it might be a tad too warm for others.

Thanks for the tip @Smallfurry

Aaaaaand, I spoke too soon: Already ripped the pocket stitching after three rides. Back to wiggle for a refund. What do I get as an alternative?

Hydrostatic head - how come one Pertex Shield+ jacket is rated 10,000 and another is rated 2,000? They're similar weights so I assume they're using the same single layer of material. What gives?

http://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/mens-clothing-c1/mens-waterproof-shell-c51/shell-jackets-c203/helium-ii-jacket-p4699

vs.

http://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/mens-clothing-c1/mens-superlight-shell-windtops-c49/superlight-jackets-c196/rab-flashpoint-jacket-p4985

I take it back. 2m = 20,000! So the RAB is actually more waterproof.