Altura Night Vision | £59.99
BikeRadar verdict
"Good recreational level all-weather jacket that'll get you noticed."
It may not look like it from the picture, but this is one incredibly bright jacket. The reflective accents of the Night Vision will have you lit up like a Christmas tree when you're illuminated by a car's headlights. It really is that noticeable, and if you want to heighten the effect during daylight hours, check out the yellow version.
The Altec fabric isn't as breathable as the Altec Reactive material used on the Crosslite jacket, but it's good enough for the commutes and easy paced trail rides. The mesh liner certainly helps reduce that clammy feeling - should things sweat up - and the ubiquitous pit zips are present as a cooling backup. Reflective, water repellent zips line the front and chest pocket, and even though we were blasted away by its glare, the jacket looks relatively street-friendly in daylight.
Other features include a back vent, drawcord droptail, fleece-lined drawcord neck and a rear pocket that the jacket can fold into.
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User review of Altura Night Vision
I've had this jacket for several months now and have not only worn in out mountain biking but running at night. It is highly visible when any kind of light is shone on it. It is wind proof and splash proof and strong enough to take the crashes I experience regularly. The zip on mine are all still functioning fine and the chest pocket is ideal for an mp3 player.
Altura have cut this to be a nice slim fit which really suits riding but also does make for a good aprés ride jacket too that doesn't look bad in the bar.
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User review of Altura Night Vision
Hi I really wanted to like this jacket, decent brand, reflective but not bright yellow, waterproof with good ventilation, looks ok, surprisingly warm ish (I wear it with just a base layer even MTBing in Peak District through winter). Problem is the zips. All have broken, split, or pulled off. What is going on there? I know other people who have also had the same trouble. Cheapskates. Used to be a great brand a few years ago. Shame. Stick to Rab VapourRise - fantastic.
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User review of Altura Night Vision
been using mine for a year now a good reliable waterproof jacket although it can get a tad warm when under exertion havent had any problems with the reflective lettering thus far it is important not to wash above 30 degrees, vent do certainly help once you get them open, which can be fiddly with gloves on, but all in all its a very good allround jacket for riding well cut well thought and Well bright very good value for the price point
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User review of Altura Night Vision
Great jacket but not the best. Great at stopping the wind, nice and bright while is a great fit. However, when I washed the jacket, it lost all it's waterproofing qualities which was really frustrating...I have used several proofing products since and have not got back the original waterproof qualities. I will now have to buy a new jacket next winter and will be spending a bit more and looking for a Gore-Tex based jacket. It's not the worst jacket on the market and will still wear it to death, I just won't be relying on it when the rains come.
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User review of Altura Night Vision
this jacket is good value for money have been using it for about 10 months on my daily ride to work and it stands up to the elements extremly well it is cut nicely with lots of hi vis panels it has 2 side pockets and a rear pocket which i must say is hard work getting open with gloves on. it allso folds into its self for easy storage the velcro cuffs lock out wind and rain well,and so far it has kept me dry in all types of rain the only - is that you do get very warm compared to some softshells
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User review of Altura Night Vision
The jacket is really well cut for a riders needs. The reflective materials really do light up well when hit by headlight beams. I do have a couple of problems though. The Altura lettering on the left sleeve has begun to peel off in the wind so I am now left with Alt. The lettering on the right sleeve seems to be part of the material and not stuck on. Also the main closure zip toggle easily pulled off a few days ago which resulted in some quick maintenance and lockwire to hold in place.
I'm glad I bought the jacket but I didn't expect the faults noted above.
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User review of Altura Night Vision
I have been using this jacket for over a month now and find it to be excellent. I already own a similar Altura jacket but wanted the hi-vis one for commuting. I was sceptable at first about it being black but did not want to walk round in a bright yellow jacket, It certainly makes drivers notice you when hit by headlights due to the amount of reflective bits. I even use it when out walking my dog and the wife keeps borrowing it.
I have just bought the overtrousers to go with it so will see how I get on with them over the winter days.
Specification
- Name:
- Night Vision
- Built by:
- Altura
- Price:
- £59.99
- Available Colours:
- Black
- Available In (Mens/Womens):
- Mens, Womens
- Care Instructions:
- Machine-Washable
- Clothing Material:
- Altec, Fleece
- Clothing Sizes Available:
- L, M, S, XL, XXL
- Draw-Chord Waistband:
- true
- Elasticated Waist:
- true
- Extendable/Drop Back:
- false
- Fastening Type:
- Full-Zip, Velcro
- Layer Thickness:
- Medium Weight
- Mesh Inserts:
- true
- No. of Pockets:
- 2
- Reflective Piping/Accents:
- true
- Soft/Hard Shell:
- Hard Shell
- Thermal Insulation:
- true
- Water-Resistant:
- true
- Waterproof:
- true
- Webbing Loop Attached:
- false
- Windproof:
- true
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