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[Closed] Winter Jacket recommendations please

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I'm in the market for a new winter jacket, general all round use, but with off road, and commuting use too. Way too much to choose from.
What can anyone recommend??


 
Posted : 21/08/2014 11:24 am
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Having spend £100's on breathable jackets that don't last long. I've now bought two of these, one for the road and one for MTBing.

[url= http://www.decathlon.co.uk/bike-300-waterproof-jacket-id_8315311.html ]link[/url]

They are as breathable as a crisp packet but then so was the £100 Montane jacket I puchased last.


 
Posted : 21/08/2014 11:42 am
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Paramo, the only winter jacket you'll need.


 
Posted : 21/08/2014 11:56 am
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Hmmm I had thought about Decathlon/Go Outdoors/Mountain Warehouse. I have a Montane velo for showers etc. And it's good for that, but not much more.
The Paramo looks very nice, if a bit pricey!
Is it a case of diminishing returns? The Tog24 MIlitex jacket I had lasted about 5 years, not very warm initially, and ended up a bit sweaty after a while.


 
Posted : 21/08/2014 2:22 pm
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[url= http://www.decathlon.co.uk/700-cycling-waterproof-jacket-id_8221264.html ]Pitzip pitzip pitzip..[/url] not tried this one, as my last decathlon jackets will not die, this is where I'd start.


 
Posted : 21/08/2014 2:37 pm
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http://rab.uk.com/products/mens-clothing/synthetic-fill/primaloft/xenon-x-pull-on.html

I've found this to be about the best compromise of everything I do, mines worn out so I need a new one


 
Posted : 21/08/2014 2:43 pm
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[url= http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-eq25-waterproof-cycling-jacket/?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&utm_source=pla&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=uk&kpid=5360439695 ]I have one of these[/url] and use it for commuting, road, touring and MTBing.


 
Posted : 21/08/2014 2:49 pm
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Rab Vapour Rise works well. Shrugs of moderate weather, wicks well, and is great for active use (not very warm unless you're moving, as that's how it's designed). Throw a lightweight rain smock over it if the weather is really foul for prolonged periods. It stays quite warm even when damp though.


 
Posted : 21/08/2014 4:40 pm
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Mayhem and some layers.


 
Posted : 22/12/2014 1:02 pm

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