Mens Lightweight Windbreaker Showerproof Active Sports Jacket Packaway

For the price I wasn't expecting much of these (I ordered the three pack, dark). On arrival they seemed very lightweight and thin.I first wore one on an early morning bike ride, weather was overcast and a bit chilly. All I had on under it was a polyester T-Shirt (exclusive 'Sailing and Such Kayak Fisher design from Trip Smith, search for him on youtube).When I started to ride I was immediately aware that I was feeling nothing of the cold wind coming through the material.Tick in the box for windproof.During the ride I had no build up of sweat or moisture inside the jacket,Tick in the box for breathable.I was lucky that my ride was completed with no rain, however later I walked my dog, 'Vincent Von Woof' (Vinny to his friends) during a light shower and noticed the rain drops beading nicely on the material.Tick in the box for shower proof.Really pleased with the purchase. Great value and great performance.

This is a thin lightweight windproof shower resistant jacket. It is useful to slip over ordinary non-windproof layers when it is a bit chilly or there is a cold wind. That has the effect of keeping ones heat in. It is thin enough to fold up small and tuck into a small saddle bag or pouch when not needed. It saves the weight of a thicker jacket which is rarely needed in the summer months. It is shower resistant so is useful when there is light spotty rain or drizzling. That means that it is only necessary to carry some sort of waterproof jacket and leggings in addition for continuous rain. It has a useful breast pocket big enough for a medium sized mobile phone and two smallish side pockets which I use to put my fingerless gloves when I need to take them off. It has a full length front zip which can be used to provide some ventilation if one is getting too hot. The fact that it is made of thin single unlined layer material makes it quicker and easier to dry out this and the separate under layers than a composite lined shell jacket.

Yes the pockets are small. I can just about rest my clenched hands in them. If they just made them a little bigger then this would be so nice but in the end at least it has pockets & zipped too & a chest pocket!I'm impressed by the material and cut for my 6'1" 16 stone flab frame. I got the 3 dark in 3xl (just ordered another black and a blue so that's 5 now).I realised one of my most useful jackets ever was a simple black Everlast scrunch up jacket that I used to throw in my backpack (I've only just realised recently it's a jogging style jacket though I never jog ever, do cycle) and which rescued me from British weather so many times. It had no hood and that made it more compact and I rarely ever use hoods (Beany) so my Reggata Lyle jackets just weren't a suitable replacement (though fine jackets). To thick and bulky for what I need so I got these Urban Heritage to try.Put the material under the tap and the water ran off pretty well so I'd say helpful in a shower.I was surprised that the 3xl (I'm 46" bare chest & these fit 48") seems to fit me fine over a t-shirt, a little loose but not much and also fit brilliantly over Result 2xl full zip fleeces or Fruit of the loom 2xl zip neck premium sweaters. So I have paired the black with a black fleece and they make a lovely jacket. So light and comfortable with no tightness. Did similar with the Grey and same again and paired the navy with either a Fruit of the Loom sweater or Result half zip flleece and all three are to my liking. Like fairly smart stylish casual dress and super relaxed comfortable.So I had to order another black to keep in my backpack and went for a blue as I have a blue FOTL sweater that I now know will go great with it.Even if you are just wearing these over a t-shirt they feel silky on the arms. It's quite impressive at a brilliant economical price so buy loads. I felt I had to get more after trying but I was lucky to have the other items that go so well with these. I worried a little about the 3xl being a bit to large but I was spot on for what I wanted though it would be interesting to try a 2xl so will perhaps do that maybe but the 3xl are definitely right for me though 2x might be better over just a t-shirt?I tried folding the jacket into the pocket and this is troublesome due to the apple sized pocket. Tried with the Regatta and it was easier with a larger pocket but then a larger package. This jacket can attach to the arm but it looks like some kind of strange growth though I could understand joggers maybe thinking it worthwhile. I cut the strap off. Simply scrunching or folding & rolling up the jacket is fine for me and with the thin unlined material it certainly packs small.Apart from the small pockets this is a remarkable jacket for not much over £5 delivered! Something everyone could use and a great little present I would think. Don't worry about it wearing out as they are so cheap, just buy a few spares. I'm starting to sound like a sales man but I bought & paid for these. I just am pleasantly surprised. Maybe you will be also?All said if I know it's already raining and I have to go out then I'm going to use the Regatta as it's a bit more weather proof so still good to have both options.

Arrived with the hem not stitched correctly so parts of it were not attached to the jacket at the rear. To be fair to the vendor did offer for me to send it back but when I factored the cost of postage and packing it wasn't worth doing so I stitched the hem back onto the jacket and its OK now. Jacket is very lightweight and not even vaguely waterproof so bear that in mind. I put it in my pack on a longer ride in case its chilly at the top of the mountains I ride on or for when I stop for a break when I wear a tshirt and its fine for that.

Light and easily packed away. Great for protection in light wind & rain, especially in the warmer weather. A useful addition to running or cycling kit. I have a few of these as easy to carry if taken off while running either carried on wrist via wide electric band when packed inside pocket or can be tucked inside Lycra type shorts. Great at a great price. Although I am just under 6ft I buy the XS which fits well. Medium was very large on me.

To be honest i didn't expect much for the price and just looking a cheap pack-able jacket to stuff in my backpack when mountain biking. i am really impressed with it as it is very lightweight, breathable and packs down small in its own pocket. Not all that waterproof but then its not meant to be.Will be ordering another as a spare at this price.RegardsChrism

Very thin, so in intense cold it won't keep you too warm. But as a lightweight, easily stored waterproof for those of us who don't want a heavy coat, it's great.

So firstly I messed up my order, I wanted the black jacket but ordered the dark gray, I contacted the seller wich emailed me back the same day and rectified this without hesitation,The jacket its self is amazing value, I would have happily paid 3 times the price, light weight, comfortable, perfect for what I wanted it for, overall brilliant service, and a brilliant product, can't fault it one bit,