Rain Jacket - Current Thinking
- Aushiker
- Posts: 22417
- Joined: Tue Jun 05, 2007 1:55 pm
- Location: Walyalup land
- Contact:
Rain Jacket - Current Thinking
Postby Aushiker » Tue Jan 02, 2024 6:57 pm
7MESH's SkyPilot would be very nice, but at US$450 + postage, it is likely to stay on the wish list.
Ground Effect's Rivet looks interesting at AU$305. Apparently, it packs down small and has good specifications. There is no hood, which is a nice feature to have in my experience.
The alternative from Ground Effect is the Storm Trooper, which has the same specifications as the Rivet but is heavier at 340 grams versus 260 grams. It does have an under-helmet hood, but I haven't found any details on how small it packs down.
Are there any other suitable options, particularly with bikepacking in mind?
Aushiker.com
-
- Posts: 1594
- Joined: Sat Aug 28, 2010 10:21 pm
- Location: Sydney
Re: Rain Jacket - Current Thinking
Postby am50em » Tue Jan 02, 2024 7:06 pm
On special but at 400g maybe too heavy for your purposes.
- Aushiker
- Posts: 22417
- Joined: Tue Jun 05, 2007 1:55 pm
- Location: Walyalup land
- Contact:
Re: Rain Jacket - Current Thinking
Postby Aushiker » Tue Jan 02, 2024 7:17 pm
Thanks for the suggestion, but with a 10,000mm waterproof rating and a breathability rating of 10,000 gm/24hr I am not sure it would cope well over any decent period of rain, keeping in mind I can be out for eight hours or more.am50em wrote: ↑Tue Jan 02, 2024 7:06 pmhttps://provizsports.com/en-au/products ... ing-jacket
On special but at 400g maybe too heavy for your purposes.
For comparison, the Ground Effect ratings are 23,000 mm hydrostatic head with a water-repellent finish for waterproofness and 33,000 gm per sqm per 24hr for breathability.
Aushiker.com
- Leaf T
- Posts: 957
- Joined: Sat Mar 29, 2008 12:22 pm
Re: Rain Jacket - Current Thinking
Postby Leaf T » Tue Jan 02, 2024 7:34 pm
-
- Posts: 506
- Joined: Mon Nov 02, 2015 8:25 pm
Re: Rain Jacket - Current Thinking
Postby robbo mcs » Tue Jan 02, 2024 7:38 pm
I have had various other jackets I have used for touring. The marmot essence is extremely good. Super lightweight and packable, reliably waterproof but excellent breathabity, useable hood. Good for both on the bike and off the bike. It is not cycling specific, but has worked well for me touring.
This site in Oz seems to have them on sale at a pretty reasonable price, although limited sizes and colours
https://www.sevenhorizons.com.au/produc ... 4579232580
Disclaimer : I know nothing about that site, never used them, just googled the jacket and it came up
- Aushiker
- Posts: 22417
- Joined: Tue Jun 05, 2007 1:55 pm
- Location: Walyalup land
- Contact:
Re: Rain Jacket - Current Thinking
Postby Aushiker » Tue Jan 02, 2024 7:51 pm
They are often available but generally in heavier and bulky jackets. Ground Effect does something along those lines: The Anti-Cyclone.
Aushiker.com
- Aushiker
- Posts: 22417
- Joined: Tue Jun 05, 2007 1:55 pm
- Location: Walyalup land
- Contact:
Re: Rain Jacket - Current Thinking
Postby Aushiker » Tue Jan 02, 2024 7:53 pm
Aushiker.com
-
- Posts: 506
- Joined: Mon Nov 02, 2015 8:25 pm
-
- Posts: 390
- Joined: Tue Dec 20, 2011 12:10 pm
- Location: On the saddle (mostly in nsw)
Re: Rain Jacket - Current Thinking
Postby LateStarter » Tue Jan 02, 2024 9:03 pm
PS The hood is great, maybe the best feature, perfectly effective for riding in heavy rain without obscuring vision etc
2008 Cannondale Touring 2, 2013 Vivente World Randonneur, 2015 Lynskey Sportive Disc
-
- Posts: 1959
- Joined: Fri Sep 27, 2013 10:52 pm
- Location: Albury NSW on the mighty Murray River
Re: Rain Jacket - Current Thinking
Postby brumby33 » Wed Jan 03, 2024 4:53 am
https://www.omafiets.com.au/rover-rain-cape.html
The guys and girls there tour a fair bit and reckon they are great for bike touring.
Worth consideration.
Cheers
brumby33
VWR Patagonia 2017
2003 Diamondback Sorrento Sport MTB
- Aushiker
- Posts: 22417
- Joined: Tue Jun 05, 2007 1:55 pm
- Location: Walyalup land
- Contact:
Re: Rain Jacket - Current Thinking
Postby Aushiker » Wed Jan 03, 2024 12:33 pm
Nice win, but yes eye watering is an adapt description.
Aushiker.com
- Aushiker
- Posts: 22417
- Joined: Tue Jun 05, 2007 1:55 pm
- Location: Walyalup land
- Contact:
Re: Rain Jacket - Current Thinking
Postby Aushiker » Wed Jan 03, 2024 12:34 pm
Thank you for your feedback on your Storm Trooper. Very helpful.LateStarter wrote: ↑Tue Jan 02, 2024 9:03 pmI have had my Ground Effect Storm Trooper for 11 years now, I mostly do Audax so mostly just press on if it rains, have done a few rides with heavy rain for 12 hours. I can't say I was bone dry after but the dampness inside was far less than outside the jacket and I reckon mostly was self generated (was older type Storm trooper with zippers under the arm pits, not as breathable as current model spec), also stops wind very well. Doesn't pack down to hanky size but folds into its own back pocket which gets turned insideout exposing a belt so the whole thing turns into a smallish bumbag. Mine still looks bright (orange) , no wear, holes etc, almost new looking, my spouse uses it for her bush walks so it gets a fair amount of use. I would not hesitate getting a new version if it was required, very recommended.
PS The hood is great, maybe the best feature, perfectly effective for riding in heavy rain without obscuring vision etc
Aushiker.com
- Aushiker
- Posts: 22417
- Joined: Tue Jun 05, 2007 1:55 pm
- Location: Walyalup land
- Contact:
Re: Rain Jacket - Current Thinking
Postby Aushiker » Wed Jan 03, 2024 12:35 pm
brumby33 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 03, 2024 4:53 amAushiker, have you considered one of those rain cape Poncho type jackets, great for the warmer weather and you don't sweat hardly at all. I have an AGU one i bought from Omafiets a long while ago and they work amazingly well and the only part really that gets wet is the lower part of your legs but all the while it's ventilated from the bottom.
https://www.omafiets.com.au/rover-rain-cape.html
The guys and girls there tour a fair bit and reckon they are great for bike touring.
Worth consideration.
Cheers
brumby33
Thanks, Brumby for the suggestion. Will take a look.
Aushiker.com
-
- Posts: 1044
- Joined: Sun Nov 10, 2013 8:37 am
Re: Rain Jacket - Current Thinking
Postby zebee » Wed Jan 03, 2024 7:43 pm
-
- Posts: 1959
- Joined: Fri Sep 27, 2013 10:52 pm
- Location: Albury NSW on the mighty Murray River
Re: Rain Jacket - Current Thinking
Postby brumby33 » Fri Jan 05, 2024 6:28 am
Zebee, that would happen also even if wearing rain pants but the ponchos are really designed for rainy days, not storms.
A pair of overboots may prevent the wet feet, even seen some wearing short wellies.
But i find in most cases, the poncho will keep me 80% dry and that includes not sweating due to ventilation.
The poncho would be adequate in all but torrential downpours and would probably would still work.
VWR Patagonia 2017
2003 Diamondback Sorrento Sport MTB
- Aushiker
- Posts: 22417
- Joined: Tue Jun 05, 2007 1:55 pm
- Location: Walyalup land
- Contact:
Re: Rain Jacket - Current Thinking
Postby Aushiker » Fri Jan 05, 2024 11:40 am
Aushiker.com
-
- Posts: 661
- Joined: Wed Oct 28, 2009 8:26 pm
Re: Rain Jacket - Current Thinking
Postby Mike Ayling » Fri Jan 05, 2024 9:34 pm
- Aushiker
- Posts: 22417
- Joined: Tue Jun 05, 2007 1:55 pm
- Location: Walyalup land
- Contact:
Re: Rain Jacket - Current Thinking
Postby Aushiker » Tue Apr 23, 2024 11:23 am
I will no doubt find out soon if it lives up to the hype.
Aushiker.com
Return to “Touring Bikes and Equipment”
- General Australian Cycling Topics
- Info / announcements
- Buying a bike / parts
- General Cycling Discussion
- The Bike Shed
- Cycling Health
- Cycling Safety and Advocacy
- Women's Cycling
- Bike & Gear Reviews
- Cycling Trade
- Stolen Bikes
- Bicycle FAQs
- The Market Place
- Member to Member Bike and Gear Sales
- Want to Buy, Group Buy, Swap
- My Bikes or Gear Elsewhere
- Serious Biking
- Audax / Randonneuring
- Retro biking
- Commuting
- MTB
- Recumbents
- Fixed Gear/ Single Speed
- Track
- Electric Bicycles
- Cyclocross and Gravel Grinding
- Dragsters / Lowriders / Cruisers
- Children's Bikes
- Cargo Bikes and Utility Cycling
- Road Racing
- Road Biking
- Training
- Time Trial
- Triathlon
- International and National Tours and Events
- Cycle Touring
- Touring Australia
- Touring Overseas
- Touring Bikes and Equipment
- Australia
- Western Australia
- New South Wales
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Victoria
- ACT
- Tasmania
- Northern Territory
- Country & Regional
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users
- All times are UTC+10:00
- Top
- Delete cookies
About the Australian Cycling Forums
The Australian Cycling Forums is a welcoming community where you can ask questions and talk about the type of bikes and cycling topics you like.
Bicycles Network Australia
Forum Information
Connect with BNA
This website uses affiliate links to retail platforms including ebay, amazon, proviz and ribble.