Windproof jacket

[uforgot]

Anyone have this jacket? If so, how do you like it? What I want is a jacket I can layer,layer,layer underneath for below 40 yet use it for days when it's not so cold and tuck it away. This one is windproof 360. Thanks!

http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=7574

[indysteel]

I have the Gore Passion jacket that also doubles as a vest. I'm assuming, however, that they're otherwise the same. I really like mine. It blocks out the wind as advertised. I wore a long sleeve base layer and the Shebeest Retro jersey (also from TE) in 34-degree weather and was quite comfortable. I wore it this past weekend with just a jersey and arm warmers last weekend in slightly warmer weather and was also quite comfortable.

I do like having the option of taking the sleeves off mid-ride. I'm not sure if TE carries the jacket/vest model. I bought mine at Performance on sale for $89.

I get a lot of compliments on the jacket. Gore's styling is very nice. Finally, I'd note that I originally ordered the small and returned it for the extra-small. I'm not sure if Gore generally runs large, but I thought the jacket ran a bit big, given that most other cycling apparel seems to run small.

Kate

[Grog]

TE does have the jacket/vest, that's where I got mine (in blue).

It's a GREAT jacket, I've worn it all winter last year, and I also think having the option to switch to the vest is great for me. Sometimes I'd wear it to start on a very cold morning in the mountains this summer and take the sleeves off as the sun showed up more, but kept the vest through the day even when it became hot and was okay.

However it is much more than a windproof jacket. When I am only looking for wind protection I go for another jacket that is unfortunately not cycling-specific but that's not as warm. So for days below 8 degrees Celcius I think it's great (and I still layer underneath) but above that threshold I find a little warm.

It has a decent water resistance too. I've worn it in the full rain and although I was not totally dry I was relatively okay when I finished the ride, and never cold. (I also wear a lot of wool tops so that also helps.)

[uforgot]

Well, I ordered it. Glad to know everyone likes it. Since I ordered it from TE, I'll probably have it for my ride home from school. STILL don't know of anyone else with faster shipping! Thanks for the reviews. Grog, I decided to go with this since winter wear was my priority, and thanks for the rain review, it's important to me also. What kind of light wind jacket do you have?

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

If you ordered it from TE, it was probably sitting in a box on your doorstep when you hung up the phone after placing your order. ;)

[Bluetree]

Finally, I'd note that I originally ordered the small and returned it for the extra-small. I'm not sure if Gore generally runs large, but I thought the jacket ran a bit big, given that most other cycling apparel seems to run small.

That worries me. I plan to order the Gore Phantom jacket in XS and hope it's not too large (The Pearl Izumi Whisper jacket in XS was too big for me)
Well, we'll see. I'll give a review when it comes!

[Grog]

What kind of light wind jacket do you have?

I bought something pretty cheap at the Helly Hansen outlet a few years ago, for running mostly.

My dear partner has a couple of Sugoi windbreakers that are just that, windbreakers. They are nicer and have rear pockets.

[GLC1968]

If you ordered it from TE, it was probably sitting in a box on your doorstep when you hung up the phone after placing your order. ;)

No joke. I think they must have their very own Star Trek transporter! :p How DO they get it here so quickly??

[Dianyla]

If you ordered it from TE, it was probably sitting in a box on your doorstep when you hung up the phone after placing your order. ;)
You too, huh? I always figured my orders get here so lightening fast because I'm just one town over. :D

[uforgot]

You too, huh? I always figured my orders get here so lightening fast because I'm just one town over. :D

I'm in Missouri and the most I have ever waited is 72hrs from when the order was placed. I try to patronize TE just because of this! Apparently they care about their customers, and I see Susan on here a lot answering any questions. This is the greatest customer service I have seen since Kodak photocopied a camera manual for me and sent it free of charge. Yup, you guessed it, I have purchased Kodak cameras ever since. Amazing how loyal I am when I feel like a valued customer!

[CyclChyk]

Ok so I guess I am going to have to order something, ANYthing, just to see if TE will deliver to me just as fast.... I'll keep ya posted.

[Grog]

Just one thing I forgot to say about the Gore jacket:

it stinks.

It keeps the smell of sweat after exercise. Really strongly.

Goes away as soon as you wash it though.