Jacket recommendations please
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Jun 2023
8:52pm, 29 Jun 2023
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Fitz
Today's rainy morning run reminded me I should start the hunt for a new summer running jacket: Lightweight Breathable Packable (ie folds into its own pocket or suchlike) Waterproof (or at least showerproof). Any recommendations please? I have an old Ronhill jacket that meets some of those criteria but sadly is about as breathable as a bin-liner, it gets so wet on the inside I can't tell whether or not it's rainproof on the outside! Thanks... |
Jun 2023
8:56pm, 29 Jun 2023
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paulcook
Not sure it's more than you need and possibly expensive, but I'd suggest to tick all those boxes, an inov-8 stormshell.
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Jun 2023
9:31pm, 29 Jun 2023
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Derby Tup
I've been wearing a Marmot Precip for several years. Not the most breathabke but durable, and great value
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Jun 2023
8:26am, 30 Jun 2023
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Fitz
Thanks both, I'll check them out. More recommendations welcome! |
Jun 2023
10:01am, 30 Jun 2023
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Garfield
Montane featherlite or marathon jacket. Super thin, vented and scrunches down into a small bag (apple-sized). Very windproof, handles light showers.
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Jun 2023
11:47am, 30 Jun 2023
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jacdaw
I have the Inov8 mentioned above. And I would definitely recommend. It may be a bit delicate for heavy backpacking, but great for general running and ultras. Will pass most (all?) kit checks AFAIK. But a bit pricey (at full price).
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Jun 2023
12:08pm, 30 Jun 2023
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Derby Tup
Just revisiting your op Fitz I think main thing is what do you want your new jacket to do, or more to the point what are going to do in it? An hour round the block on local roads, is different to three hours on the local moor, is different to all day out in the hills with a bag on your back
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Jun 2023
12:25pm, 30 Jun 2023
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AndyS
I have a cracking Kalenji (aka Decathlon) one that ticks all those boxes (I'd describe it as showerproof rather than waterproof). Got it a couple of years ago, and IIRC, it was only about a tenner. Sadly, can't find it on their website at the moment so probably not much help...
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Jun 2023
12:40pm, 30 Jun 2023
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Fitz
Thanks all. Derby Tup to answer your very reasonable question - Urban / low country runner, occasional marathoner so could be out for 2-3 hours if I ever get my mojo back. I don't need Wilderness-level protection, just something that will stay dry on the inside (keeps rain out, lets sweat out) during a rainy summer bimble. Having said that, I don't mind a good spend for good quality, so would consider over-speccing for my needs... |
Jun 2023
2:05pm, 30 Jun 2023
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K5 Gus
THe Inov8 Stormshell mentioned above is reduced from £160 to £100 on the Inov8 site at the moment, in a choice of 4 colours
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