Waterproof and packs über small

[alienator]

I'm lookin' for a waterproof jacket that packs down real small. Has anyone had any experience or have any comments on the ones listed below?

Assos

1. Climajet

Giordana

1. Tenax Monsoon
2. A450 Protection Jacket

Descente

1. Bobby J

Gore

1. Oxygen
2. Xenon

Craft

1. Bike Rain
2. Performance Bike Rain
3. Protector Jacket

Pearl Izumi

1. Octane
2. Slice

Sugoi

1. Helium
2. Zap
3. Hydrolite

 

[Yojimbo_]

I have a Sugoi Hydrolite jacket, which while not inexpensive, does the job, packs up reasonably well, and is way cheaper than the Assos jacket.

You might want to check that out.

 

[alienator]

I have a Sugoi Hydrolite jacket, which while not inexpensive, does the job, packs up reasonably well, and is way cheaper than the Assos jacket.

You might want to check that out.

Actually I forgot to throw Sugoi in. I saw the hydrolite. Can you put dimensions on how small it is when packed up?

 

[parawolf]

Pearl I Optik isn't waterproof. Windproof, not waterproof. Wouldn't even call it water resistant.

 

[alienator]

Pearl I Optik isn't waterproof. Windproof, not waterproof. Wouldn't even call it water resistant.

I'll scratch that one, then. Gracias.

 

[alienator]

Revised list:

Assos

1. Climajet

Giordana

1. A450 Protection Jacket
2. Monsoon

Gore

1. Xenon

Craft

1. Bike Rain
2. Performance Bike Rain
3. Protector Jacket

Pearl Izumi

1. Octane
2. Slice

Sugoi

1. Helium
2. Zap
3. Hydrolite

Showers Pass

1. Pro Tech Jacket

 

[Yojimbo_]

Actually I forgot to throw Sugoi in. I saw the hydrolite. Can you put dimensions on how small it is when packed up?

Dimensions....hmm....I can get it into a jersey pocket, but it isn't as small as a Cliff Bar. It's still larger than I would like it to be, but if you can find one in a store to look at you'll find that the material is very thin and lightweight. I'd be surprised if there is anything on the market that can pack up much smaller .

 

[alienator]

I'm tending toward either a Showers Pass Protech jacket, a Giordana Monsoon, or an Assos Climajet. They're all the same sort of jacket. It'll be something for summer monsoons or cold, early morning mountain descents in spring, summer, or fall. However, that's just a tendency. My mind is still open to suggestions.

 

[parawolf]

I'm tending toward either a Showers Pass Protech jacket, a Giordana Monsoon, or an Assos Climajet. They're all the same sort of jacket. It'll be something for summer monsoons or cold, early morning mountain descents in spring, summer, or fall. However, that's just a tendency. My mind is still open to suggestions.

If thats your use, how concerned are you about staying dry vs keeping the wind chill out. I mean different climates here in Melbourne, Aus; but I use the Optik Vest to keep the wind chill out. I accept i'm gunna get wet, but as long as i'm warm and keeping the chill out, thats best.

 

[Peter@vecchios]

I'm lookin' for a waterproof jacket that packs down real small. Has anyone had any experience or have any comments on the ones listed below?

Assos

1. Climajet

Giordana

1. Tenax Monsoon
2. A450 Protection Jacket

Descente

1. Bobby J

Gore

1. Oxygen
2. Xenon

Craft

1. Bike Rain
2. Performance Bike Rain
3. Protector Jacket

Pearl Izumi

1. Octane
2. Slice

Sugoi

1. Helium
2. Zap
3. Hydrolite

I have the Assos one and altho VERY expensive, packs small and works really well.

 

[kleng]

NZO Visty is a good waterproof jacket, with venting side panels and folds into itself

http://www.nzoactive.com.au/products/NXTXR1790

 

[alienator]

NZO Visty is a good waterproof jacket, with venting side panels and folds into itself

http://www.nzoactive.com.au/products/NXTXR1790

How small does it pack down?

 

[kleng]

How small does it pack down?

It fits in the jersey pocket. I could get it a lot smaller with some care in packing. for comparsion the jersey is a medium