Topic Name: Rain Jacket Recommendations
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on: June 01, 2021, 08:47:44 AM
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trailrunners
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Looking for the best rain jacket for bikepacking and perhaps one that can also be used for hiking and trail running. Does anyone have any recommendations of a jacket that works well for you? I know most cycling rain jackets don't have hoods, but would like one with a hood or hood that can be zipped into the collar so it could be a more versatile jacket for other activities as well. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!
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Topic Name: Rain Jacket Recommendations
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Reply #1 on: June 02, 2021, 08:07:00 PM
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jsimoni
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Topic Name: Rain Jacket Recommendations
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Reply #2 on: June 04, 2021, 08:03:09 PM
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offroute
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« Reply #2 on: June 04, 2021, 08:03:09 PM » |
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Hood size and back length are key. I took my helmet to a shop, wore it and reached forward in a riding position to see what fit best. Surprisingly, the Shower Pass (bike specific) was short on sleeves and a little boxy in the torso. After a few other misfires the Patagonia Torrentshell came up on top based on fit and details like generous pit zips. Just light showers in it so far but a solid bit of kit.
Marmot Precip has been good. I like the pants for full-zip.
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Topic Name: Rain Jacket Recommendations
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Reply #3 on: July 01, 2021, 10:16:03 PM
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evdog
Location: San Diego
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« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2021, 10:16:03 PM » |
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I've had a Marmot precip the last few years. It doesn't see very much rain but the last times it did, there seemed to be water seeping through the shoulder/back area and arms. No deterioration of the membrane was visible. It's probably still good enough for brief showers but I picked up an REI XeroDry gore tex jacket recently for high elevation trips. Put them on the scale, it's 11.7oz whereas the Precip is 11oz. I checked out a Helium jacket as well and it was light at around 6.7oz but didn't seem like it would keep water out as well as the gore-tex so I returned it.
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