I'm riding in the mountains of South America and it will rain often while in 40s-50s. This jacket checks all the boxes. It packs into its own pocket and easily fits in a jersey. The shake-dry is worth the investment if your actually putting out the watts/ breathable. I'm enjoying the all around protection while descending mountains in the wet and keeping me from going hypo thermic (of course any jacket would work for that) but it weighs basically nothing to assist with the accent. I'm 5,10/ 165 and went with an XL. It fits me well, not skin tight race ready but comfortable. I'm thinking a L would of worked also. But happy with the XL.
The jacket is waterproof in the rain and breathable enough to be used as a wind layer in drier weather. I'm 5'10" 170lbs (broad shoulders, long arms) and bought a large as the medium was a little tight in the chest. The front length of the large goes all the way down to my manly bits so gives good coverage in the rear and the extra length isn't noticeable while riding. Works for me as I'm trying to maximize comfort in the rain and not performance.
My concerns for the jacket are the small gauge zippers. Gore used a two-way zipper in the front which, along with the small size, makes it fiddly to engage while riding especially when fingers are cold and wet. Also the jacket can be stuffed into itself by inverting the back pocket, but the zipper back there doesn't have a pull tab on the back side which makes closing it up fiddly as well, especially since the jacket is a tight fit in the pocket.
Overall, this is a rain jacket that works and can fit in my back jersey pocket. Expensive, but worth it for me.
Purchased Six weeks ago. Several rain storms later and Im super impressed. Covers arms all the way down to just over my summer gloves. Covers my rear. Not overly hot. Shakes mostly dry when the sun comes back out. Really awesome purchase.
The jacket worth its weight in gold and some more. I would have given it more than 5 stars if that is available.
The shake dry is like magic and it is far better than any other water proof fabric. Even in torrential downpour, the water just beads off the surface and your body stays dry. The major difference between the shake dry and GoreTex, which both block water from outside, only the shake dry breath well enough to keep dry from the inside. As a bonus, it folds very small and you can keep it in your pocket.
It is great other companies, in addition to Gore Wear, offer different styles and cuts. You may need to find the best one for you.
What not to like
1- You can get it in any color you want, as long as it is dark with some little accent
2- Small rear pocket, which is not different from the vast majority of rain jackets
3- It is delicate. You cannot use backpack
First rainy ride with this jacket and I was a believer. It kept me dry and actually stayed breathable. It didn't wet out from the inside out. It really does shake dry! I wish I had a spare one because I know I'm gonna want another one when this one is worn out.
My biggest regret is that this doesnt have any high-vis color options but the jacket fits well and keeps me dry and warm
I generally avoid riding in heavy rain but this jacket has done great for wind blocking and keeping me dry when i head out on dry rides that turn wet . Fitment seems accurate based on sizing chart. I've used it for running on wet and windy days and while its not ideal cut for running, it works ok.
Purchased Six weeks ago. Several rain storms later and Im super impressed. Covers arms all the way down to just over my summer gloves. Covers my rear. Not overly hot. Shakes mostly dry when the sun comes back out. Really awesome purchase.
Good warmth, but noisy when when wearing it.
Not what I was looking for. Super noisy when wearing, but liked the thinness and packability. I still returned it.
Great to keep you dry, light weight, and easy packing.
I usually purchase medium and I ended up changing for a large to fit over my jersey. The medium could have worked but I wanted more room.
Light, folds up small enough to fit in back jersey pocket. Quality construction. True to size. Im 57 165 lbs and size large fits me well
