Rapha Emergency Gilet review
Billed as the lightest gilet on the market - which it isn't - Rapha's Emergency Gilet is still light and compact, especially in its sausage-shaped stuffsack.
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Billed as the lightest gilet on the market – which it isn’t – Rapha’s Emergency Gilet is still light and compact, especially in its sausage-shaped stuffsack, which fits under your saddle.
It’s made from Pertex Quantum, a thin wind- and shower-proof synthetic that feels very like the fabric of the Optik. The sides and most of the back are mesh for breathability; the hem is elasticated, and the slightly dropped tail has a Pertex panel for spray protection.
The collar is adjustable, thanks to Velcro, so it can be made quite snug. There’s reflective piping across the upper back and a little breast pocket that would easily fit a phone. The cut is quite close, although I wore Small rather than Medium at Rapha’s suggestion. When packing the gilet, be careful to avoid snagging the mesh with the Velcro.
Rapha pitch this as a get-you-home garment rather than all-day wear. It’ll do that just fine, but so will the Adidas, Optik or Conti gilets, which are £40-£60 cheaper.
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Product Specifications
Product
Name | Emergency Gilet |
Brand | Rapha |
Additional Zipped Pocket | Yes |
Elasticated Hem | Yes |
Extendable/Drop Back | Yes |
Mesh Inserts | Yes |
No. of Pockets | 1 |
Reflective Piping/Accents | Yes |
Vented | Yes |
Water-Resistant | Yes |
Weight (g) | 91 |
Windproof | Yes |
Clothing Sizes Available | L M S XL |
Available Colours | Black Silver |
Available In (Mens/Womens) | Mens |
Fastening Type | Full-Zip |
Pocket Types | Phone |