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Ye old faithful Gore windproof jacket/gilet is finally giving up.
Current jacket has zip off sleeves turning it into a gilet which would be nice to replace like for like. Is there anything similar or whats good in the world of gilet mtbing
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My Endura Windchill is my favourite bit of cycling kit. It doesn't have arms but I end up wearing it about 70% of my rides.
I got a Polaris one in one of their neve ending sales. It’s great. Packs down small, cheap and comfy.
This one but I paid £15 for mine not £50!!!!
https://www.polaris-bikewear.co.uk/AM-Apex-Mountain-Biking-Gilet-p/pol01-5853-p.htm
The Polaris one is fine. Cheap in one of their usual sales. Basic and not breathable. But, hey, it's a gilet.
My DHB Gilet is one of my most used bits of kit. Nothing fancy just a windproof front an mesh rear with a couple of pockets.
Less is more with this sort of garment imho.
Aussie Grit is a good one but expensive. Good review by Chipps. Bought mine half price in sale.
I can't help you as I've never found anything better than my Gore Phantom zip-off sleeve gilet.
Been riding with the Fox Racing Attack Fire vest and can't fault it. Abigale has one of the Aussie Grits which were 50% off at James Cycles as she thought it was a better fit for her and worked out cheaper for me.
Another gore one
Mines a real light weight windstopper but it's ace. Bout my most used bit of kit
I got mine from continental tyres it's fine. Mesh back better for when a back pack, rubbish if no backpack and muddy.
Got a basic dhb one which is lightweight but quite acceptable . I have a heavier galibier one for bad weather which is a good bit of kit but a bit more expensive but noticeably better made as well.
Castelli Perfeto works for me...or however you spell it
Just had a count. I have 13 gilets! I like gilets.
The Gore is my favourite but it's almost pink (rather than original red) from washing / age.
The idea gilet has a windproof front, napoleon pocket and mesh rear.
I have;
Polaris - I dont like the cut and the material is a bit rubbery.
Howies - No napoleon pocket. Weak zip.
Endura - Good cut and material but solid back makes it too hot on milder rides.
Gore Windstopper Countdown AS - Favourite but they dont make them anymore.
I have about 6 different ones - really versatile garment and depends on time of year. Probably my favourite is Polartec Alpha - perfect for overnighters or a mid layer in really cold conditions. I also have a Gore Windstopper Softshell which is ideal for MTB in spring / autumn as it has a non-mesh back so better at dealing with mud.