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Galibier tourmalet 2 rain jacket

devonp · 2017-03-07 11:31:11

thinking of getting this 1. how waterproof ? 2. how packable ?

07-03-2017 11:31am

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thinking of getting this
1. how waterproof ?
2. how packable ?

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#2 07-03-2017 11:49am

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devonp wrote: »

thinking of getting this
1. how waterproof ?
2. how packable ?

I bought this recently.

1. Appears to be waterproof - yet to wear it in heavy rain.

2. Folds down pretty small, does not fold into itself.

3. Would not buy again - not breathable.

They give a "breathability" factor for the "fabric" on their website - I am pretty sure this is an average for the jacket and the only place water vapor is actually escaping is out the vent on the back. Which is not much good for preventing your arms from being coated in sweat.

In all honesty i haven't worn this enough to be in a position to give firm opinions, but this is my impression so far - I have not worn it much because of the breathability issues.

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