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Now that it seems to rain every damn day I find myself in need of a good rain jacket...:skep:
In all seriousness though, I have several bigger high country rides planned for this summer and am in the market for a nice lightweight, waterproof, packable jacket or technical shell. I'm looking for something that packs down small enough that it doesn't fill up half my pack but still offers a good amount of protection if the weather goes sideways during a big day while far away from the car. It doesn't need to be cycling specific although the longer sleeves and tail that most cycling jackets have are nice features to have.
Right now I bring my Outdoor Research Axiom Jacket, which is my go-to winter sports shell along on big rides but it's rather bulky and doesn't pack down very well unless it's in a small stuff sack. I'm eyeing the OR Helium II or due to it's weight and packed sized but something cycling specific that is along those lines would be nice too. I know plenty of you guys like to get HIGH on some big long rides where being prepared for inclement weather is important, so what is your go to jacket?
In all seriousness though, I have several bigger high country rides planned for this summer and am in the market for a nice lightweight, waterproof, packable jacket or technical shell. I'm looking for something that packs down small enough that it doesn't fill up half my pack but still offers a good amount of protection if the weather goes sideways during a big day while far away from the car. It doesn't need to be cycling specific although the longer sleeves and tail that most cycling jackets have are nice features to have.
Right now I bring my Outdoor Research Axiom Jacket, which is my go-to winter sports shell along on big rides but it's rather bulky and doesn't pack down very well unless it's in a small stuff sack. I'm eyeing the OR Helium II or due to it's weight and packed sized but something cycling specific that is along those lines would be nice too. I know plenty of you guys like to get HIGH on some big long rides where being prepared for inclement weather is important, so what is your go to jacket?