What's the best jacket for 300?

[Ocean1]

My wife and I both bought the Revit ignition jacket (leather/textile $699) and they are a summer jacket at best. The internal liners do nothing especially the ''water proof'' one, it's a fucking joke. I bought a Revit Energy jacket ($269 at the moment brand new) and it's a great jacket.

If I were to buy again it would probably be the Revit Sand 2 @ $699.
http://motomail.co.nz/estore/style/rejksand2.aspx

Actually, I've had three of those Endurance jackets. First was stolen at about 3 years old. Second lasted 4 years before becoming non-waterproof, (the jacket, no idea about the liner), and I toughed it out for another couple of years by using waterproof bib over-trou on top before buying a new jacket a year ago.

What kills them is dirt. And cleaning them don't help, just splits the fibers some more. Of all of the guys I know exactly none has ever had a textile jacket that's remained waterproof for longer than about 5 years. They might be out there, but given that price seems to have fuck all to do with longevity I can't say that buying "quality" is any guarantee of better waterproofing life.

I've also now got an oversized one of these: http://www.capitalcycles.co.nz/cloth...ntury-jacket-2 on the basis that when it's seriously wet visibility is often more of an issue.

[Maha]

Actually, I've had three of those Endurance jackets. First was stolen at about 3 years old. Second lasted 4 years before becoming non-waterproof, (the jacket, no idea about the liner), and I toughed it out for another couple of years by using waterproof bib over-trou on top before buying a new jacket a year ago.

What kills them is dirt. And cleaning them don't help, just splits the fibers some more. Of all of the guys I know exactly none has ever had a textile jacket that's remained waterproof for longer than about 5 years. They might be out there, but given that price seems to have fuck all to do with longevity I can't say that buying "quality" is any guarantee of better waterproofing life.

I've also now got an oversized one of these: http://www.capitalcycles.co.nz/cloth...ntury-jacket-2 on the basis that when it's seriously wet visibility is often more of an issue.

A $99 rain jacket cures all...one of the best gear investments I have made, that and an Outback vest. There is a Revit Jacket retailing at $1300 but I don't see the need for that kind of financial outlay.

[nzspokes]

Actually, I've had three of those Endurance jackets. First was stolen at about 3 years old. Second lasted 4 years before becoming non-waterproof, (the jacket, no idea about the liner), and I toughed it out for another couple of years by using waterproof bib over-trou on top before buying a new jacket a year ago.

What kills them is dirt. And cleaning them don't help, just splits the fibers some more. Of all of the guys I know exactly none has ever had a textile jacket that's remained waterproof for longer than about 5 years. They might be out there, but given that price seems to have fuck all to do with longevity I can't say that buying "quality" is any guarantee of better waterproofing life.

I've also now got an oversized one of these: http://www.capitalcycles.co.nz/cloth...ntury-jacket-2 on the basis that when it's seriously wet visibility is often more of an issue.

Agreed, often the waterproof liner is just like one of those jackets anyway. It is in my 3 year old Revit Spectrum which is still waterproof. Jacket is showing its age but im a commuter so it gets used everyday.

[blindnz]

Went in and tried dririder and rjay's.
Dririder seemed to fit for me better, better on the arms. I made the mistake of trying some more expensive gear and noticed the difference in quality.

At this stage probably thinking dririder. As anything on the internet is just to hard to size/try

[mada]

I've got the Revit Spectrum too.

Mines quite a snug fit and I tuck the waterproof liner into waterproof pants and then put the jacket on over top - never seem to have any problems with getting soaked and am commuting anywhere from 30 - 50 mins each way on the motorway.

In the summer it has some versatility for cooling off with the chest and arm zips. Good sized pockets to store things too.