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[Closed] Recommendations for a pack-abale waterproof

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What waterproof are folk using for keeping at the bottom of the pack just in case? Needs to be in order

1. very waterproof

2 very packable

not bothered about breathability or any of that nonsense, don't need anything fancy, (in fact the less pockets, pit zips and so on the better

cheers.


 
Posted : 24/08/2018 5:16 pm
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I've got a goretex packlite jacket.

It's thin but has lasted 10 years ( with some significant sewing from crashes).

Will buy again when I give up sewing it 🙂


 
Posted : 24/08/2018 5:34 pm
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I have a Giant Proshield Rain Cycling Jacket.  Packs down small and comfortable to wear.  It will go in the pocket of a roadie jersey and there's a bit of ventilation.


 
Posted : 24/08/2018 8:36 pm
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have Endura pacjac for such as you describe. is not breathable but its good enough.


 
Posted : 24/08/2018 10:13 pm
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£2 plastic see through poncho. Pack is the size of a packet of TicTacs.

Got proper waterproofs for wet weather, but this is for those days when it isn't going to rain, but you never know.

On my upright bikes, I use a cycle cape.


 
Posted : 24/08/2018 10:45 pm
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Vaude Skyfly


 
Posted : 24/08/2018 11:38 pm
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Patagonia Torrentshell - ours refuses to die.

The latest Montane Atomic is also ace, we have two two in the household.

Both are 2.5 layer, 20/20 waterproof/breathable and good cut. Both below £100.


 
Posted : 25/08/2018 6:51 am
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Rapha core rainjacket. I've had windproofs that have a bigger packsize.


 
Posted : 25/08/2018 3:47 pm
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Nah don't spend £££ on something allegedly breathable that will spend most of it's time sat in the bottom of your bag!

After reading this last year I bought the Craft PB Rain Jacket. Very light, not expensive, packs into it's own pocket (if I can be bothered) 3 bits of venting (under pits and under flap on top of back). No longer available but there's this for £30. Bargain!


 
Posted : 25/08/2018 4:45 pm
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Or Altura Peloton Waterproof Mens Cycling Jacket - Yellow for £35.


 
Posted : 25/08/2018 4:59 pm

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