Rapha Stowaway jacket review
Stylish but spendy breathable waterproof
GBP £170.00 RRP | USD $370.00 Skip to view deals
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Rapha hit the nail on the head with its new Stowaway when it comes to looks, style and function.
The soft, stretchy material on this jacket is water-resistant and copes well in a short shower, but is designed to be better at transporting sweat than providing rain resistance, and here it does a sterling job.
Helping to keep weight to a minimum, only the areas hardest hit around the shoulders are taped to fight wind and rain. The cut is true racer style, with no flapping, and it also has a drop tail, waterproof zip and packs small to put in your back pocket.
A great choice for the racer with boutique tastes who wants a lightweight and stylish summer jacket.
If you’re asking “How much?!” then the Stowaway jacket isn’t for you, though, and if style doesn’t matter much to you, there isn’t quite £170’s-worth of performance here.
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Product Specifications
Product
| Name | Stowaway |
| Brand | Rapha |
| Clothing Sizes Available | L M S XL XXL |
| Available Colours | Grey Pink White |
| Clothing Material | Polyamide |
| Weight (g) | 158 |
| No. of Pockets | 2 |
| Available In (Mens/Womens) | Mens Womens |
| Care Instructions | Machine-Washable |
| Fastening Type | Full-Zip |
| Layer Thickness | Medium Weight |
| Soft/Hard Shell | Hard Shell |
Authors
Ian Osborne is a contributor to BikeRadar and Cycling Plus magazine. He grew up riding BMX and working part-time in bike shops to feed his habit. After travelling the world, usually with a bike, he started working on mountain bike magazines, going back to his roots by playing in the dirt racing downhill and taking part in early four-cross events. Ian has since raced everything from cross-country MTB to 24-hour events, and over the last 20 years has graduated into the world of Lycra, skinny tyres and time trial bikes before catching the Ironman triathlon bug. He continues to ride bikes of all types on a regular basis and occasionally still races for fun.
