Salsa Rain Jacket review

Salsa Rain Jacket review

A competent and effective clear PVC shell with mesh venting the length of the arms and along the sides.

Our rating

3.5


Our review
Reasonably priced old school waterproof, perfect for cooler, unpredicatble weather.

There's no earth-shattering technology here: basically, this is a clear PVC shell with mesh venting the length of the arms and along the sides.

A Scotchlite strip runs across the back for increased visibility and the Salsa logo on the breast adds a splash of colour. The shell is a noticeably heavier gauge than I've come to expect, which is a real plus in terms of durability, especially if you venture beyond asphalt.

However, it proved awkward to pack comfortably into a jersey pocket, and even with Raglan sleeves it felt a little more restrictive in the arms than thinner fabrics. Despite that, the jacket kept me dry through torrential downpours, and even under continuous effort I never felt clammy or uncomfortable. The cut, too, is excellent: it's long enough at the back to prevent chill and close enough not to flap annoyingly on long descents.

If you can put up with the restriction, for the money it's a very competent, understated race jacket for early season rides and is available in a good range of sizes

Sizes: S-XXL.

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