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not a lot of money i know, but can you recommend owt.
An Endura pakajak is my emergency jacket, works ok for about 30 minutes before either it or you soak through. Can be had for around £35
+1 pakajak
looks ideal, what does it size up like?
Just ordered one of these, a Photon and a Madison Stratos to test out!
The Endura pakajak got a great review in the last mag, and popped up again this time as a chosen item of kit
I have one of the [url= http://www.rutlandcycling.com/41845/Dare2b-Struck-Out-Jacket.html ]Dare2be Struckout[/url] jackets from [url= http://www.rutlandcycling.com/ ]Rutland cycles[/url] (Spend £3.50 on lube to make it upto the £20 free postage limit)
It doesn't pack away that small (12"x8") but does the job and does it well for £17.50.
On second look they only have L - XXXL in stock, ok if your a bigger rider...
Montane Lite speed. On offer £26
http://www.fieldandtrek.com/montane-lite-speed-jacket-mens-449053?colcode=44905318
Pakajak seconded/thirded/whatevered. Packs down very small (large apple size), decent range of colours available. Sizing is fairly normal (bearing in mind that you'll probably have a layer or two underneath). I had a Montane of some description previously (before it got too baggy for me) and the material always felt a bit too fragile for MTB use, though to be fair I never put it to the test with a proper crash.
Just got a Madison Evolite from Start Fitness. £40 reduced from £100. Looks ok but haven't been out in heavy rain yet
Waterproof them with Nixwax or better a cheap spray. Even a bog standard nylon type jacket will last a heavy rainfall but you will have to keep wareporoofing them regularly. Better still as long as you don't need the stuffsack backpocket get a ordinary walking jacket from Millets almost a constant sale on there and your talking Gortex or the equivalent for 40 or less.
A thin fleece is also usefull extra. No need for a posh name any brand will do. Doesn't soak up sweat and is nearly always more than enough for freezing weather
just ordered one of the dare2b ones. cheers.