[Closed] Runnerists what light weight breathable jacket?

I use a convertible Ron Hill Gillet with added zippable shoulders and arms, if it’s too hot just unzip the shoulder/arm segment and you’re wearing a Gillet. Brilliant.

Oh, I see they don’t do it anymore.. soz.

I bought a Tog24 one, small rear pocket, zip off arms, mesh underarm. Some reflective, mainly blue with limited yellow zip.

Iirc it cost £15 or £20.

Wonderful bit of kit.

Long sleeve compression base layer, anything else and I'm sweltering even in the minus temps we had in winter.

Not much help, sorry!

I find I get clammy even in the lightest of wind-shells (Pertex Quantum) in summer - I'd probably wear a long-sleeve top e.g. Helly Hansen if it was too cold for bare arms.

I've had a Decathlon one (Kalenji) for a few years now and I've been really impressed. It's an older version of this one...£7! Obviously not a high tech breathable fabric, but it is insanely light and I'm quite a sweaty runner.

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/run-wind-mens-jacket-id_8394758.html

Think there's a posh one for £20, too...

I'm in the decathlon camp too.

However i too have a convertible on from nike thats atleast 12years old its its g and similarly to the ron hill... Discontinued

Run quicker !

Yes I know everyone is different but the only time I’ve ever managed to run in a shell is in sub zero temps.

As above a cheap gillet?

I found a cheap shell for 20 quid in mountain warehouse which gets very regular use. Easy to take off and tie round my waist when I warm up. Add a hat and gloves and it's been ample for the coldest of winter long runs.

For chilly (but not proper cold) spring mornings I like a long sleeve base layer and a gillet, and I'm another Decathlon fanboi 🙂

This is the gillet I have and I use it loads:  https://www.decathlon.co.uk/500-ultralight-windproof-cycling-gilet-white-id_8303725.html (It's a cycling gillet and packs down nicely into its own pocket when you want to store it, great if you run with a pack or similar).

I don't really run enough to want to build up too much separate running kit so tend to borrow stuff from the cycling bit of the cupboard. I also run hot so don't have to use it much, but when it gets cold I use a sportful wind shell. It's a nice balance of keeping the wind off and letting the warm out and it's got the dwr thing on it too so keeps the worst of showers off.

I'd not normally run in something that expensive but it's cheaper than buying a separate bit of gear.

Alpkit do a really nice, lightweight, jacket. Think it was about £20 when they had a sale on.

https://www.alpkit.com/products/arro-mens

Mesh back gilet for running, It's what I use for running to work if I need more than a long sleeve base layer.

I've got a pertex Inov-8 smock and a proper shell. The Inov-8 is more useful in sub-zero runs when it's proper penetrating. It'll take a bit of drizzle or mist but wets through with more substantial wet and then it just sticks to your arms and sticks your nipples down. Gilet's not a bad shout actually just to calm a chilly start.

I’ve had a Decathlon one (Kalenji) for a few years now and I’ve been really impressed.

+1

Great VFM and lasted really well.

Thanks guys. The alp kit or gillet seem a good shout.

I feel the cold even on mild days so often wear a jacket. Gore are the best I have ever worn. Although I feel the cold I do sweat a bit so anything waterproof (even Goretex or Event) dont breathe enough so any of the Gore windproof jackets are ace. Nor cheap but worth every penny.

I use a craft breakaway on cold days nice bit of kit and cheap too

The Arc'teryx Incendo - with or without hood - is a really nice bit of kit. There are mesh panels to the side / underarms, so it doesn't get overly warm like a full-on windproof and the cut / design is nice. They do a vest version also. Good on the mountain / cross bike too.

Quite expensive, but Sport Pursuit sometimes stocks it...

https://www.sportpursuit.com/catalog/product/view/id/1128753

They've got them for £39 in L and XL atm, normally 90 quid for the one without the hood.

There's a mesh-backed gilet too, but it sizes oddly. I'm normally a medium in Arc'teryx, but needed a small in the gilet.