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Any recommendations? Something cheapish, packs down to fit in a pocket or a saddlebag, reasonably visible colour without going dayglo, light but not in plastic bag territory.
I had a Helly Hansen one, but it was so small and packable that I seem to have lost it
I got one from Alpkit some time ago. Was around £30 iirc.
Edit one of these https://alpkit.com/collections/mens-waterproof-jackets/products/arro-mens
I have a Montane Trail Light in orange. There are cheaper.
Sportspursuit have some in Craft just now
https://www.sportpursuit.com/products?bid=663&sp_src_search=craft
Was just about to suggest the Alpkit Arro. Not the lightest or smallest packing, but does what it says on the can and doesn't feel flimsy.
https://alpkit.com/collections/mens-waterproof-jackets/products/arro-mens
Paramo ostro they are brilliant and can be picked up at good prices often if you search around , go outdoors and blacks normally well priced
£10 Tog24 here, now 3 years old and just starting to look worn.
Pertex with removable arms, blue with a few reflective bits.
I use a Montane. If it's worn with a wool jersey, it works even better IMO.
Another shout for Paramo. I've been using the Fuera Smock... The lighter version (not classic) comes in either rust or blue , it was last seasons release so should be cheaper somewhere. lightweight great for rides and also great for down the pub
You'll get a waterproof from Montane that'll be lighter and pack smaller than the paramo offers. I can't speak to individual fit but the fuera I have is a (relatively) heavy, flappy thing. Robust though. I wear mine when doing trail work.
Montane Featherlight would be my recommendation, in smock version. Surprisingly robust, light, packs very small, enough room for arm/elbow pads just about, can be treated to be more waterproof for winter, left alone to become more breathable for the shoulder seasons. Not cheap these days though.
I dont know how Montane stay in business....literally everything I have bought from them absolutely refuses to die meaning I never need to buy another one!
My pertex Montane featherlite velo must be well over 10 years old and still gets used at least once a week.
Came with a little bag which attaches to the seat rails. Was about £45. Total bargain.
Del the paramo ostro is an unlined windproof that fits in it's own tiny pocket there is nothing to it I fail to see how montane could do it lighter, there is an ostro light as it goes lol but I've ran a number of 20 mile plus races in the standard ostro and it's been perfect if I ever lost it I'd definitely buy another, other paramo stuff yes that is heavier though
Edit just checked mine is 168g and the ultralight is 116g
Fair play - the ultralight is a similar weight to the Montane Featherlight then.
I have a 2.5 layer waterproof hoody from Montane that weighs about the same as your ostro and cost about the same too (not rrp TBF)
Another SP option is Berghaus goretex paclite which i think is only 65 quid or so
paclite not as breathable as a windproof though
I use a rapha classic wind jacket on the road, and a gore one off road (contest active shell maybe?). Leave a Howies one in the van in case I forget to bring one, find them very useful
Use a Montane lite speed for walking.
Wear a windproof bikepacking/wildcamping because I can layer or swap layers with a waterproof more easily. Wear a softshell if out for the day (or weather is looking more reliable). Softshell is an outdoorsy one, not a biking one
I always thought they were more expensive than that, I'd love to try a paramo velez but cant justify it in case I dont like it