Outer layer recommendation needed - The Chainlink2024-03-28T14:34:42Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/outer-layer-recommendation?groupUrl=bikewinter&x=1&groupId=2211490%3AGroup%3A92050&id=2211490%3ATopic%3A257396&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI've got a Cannondale L.E. (h…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-02-04:2211490:Comment:2900482011-02-04T13:19:12.820ZGopher Bikerhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/GopherBiker
I've got a Cannondale L.E. (<a href="http://kozy.com/product/cannondale-l.e.-jacket-58494-1.htm" target="_blank">http://kozy.com/product/cannondale-l.e.-jacket-58494-1.htm</a>) that has worked very well down to +10 with a couple of thin layers underneath.<br/>
I've got a Cannondale L.E. (<a href="http://kozy.com/product/cannondale-l.e.-jacket-58494-1.htm" target="_blank">http://kozy.com/product/cannondale-l.e.-jacket-58494-1.htm</a>) that has worked very well down to +10 with a couple of thin layers underneath.<br/> I used to have the Showers Pa…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-12-29:2211490:Comment:2727692010-12-29T20:23:20.162ZTimothy Delmar Sweetserhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/TimothyDelmarSweetser
I used to have the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.showerspass.com/catalog/closeout/mens-club-jacket">Showers Pass Club jacket</a>, and really liked it. It comes in high-vis colors, and blocks the wind and snow well. It doesn't breathe particularly well, but provides plenty of warmth when paired with a fleece or sweater. It's very thin and packs up nice and compact.
I used to have the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.showerspass.com/catalog/closeout/mens-club-jacket">Showers Pass Club jacket</a>, and really liked it. It comes in high-vis colors, and blocks the wind and snow well. It doesn't breathe particularly well, but provides plenty of warmth when paired with a fleece or sweater. It's very thin and packs up nice and compact. I just got this. It was 25% o…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-11-10:2211490:Comment:2592682010-11-10T22:16:46.554ZHollyhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/HollyRhode
I just got this. It was 25% off a month ago.<br></br>
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<a href="http://www.rei.com/product/786464" target="_blank">Here's a link.</a><br />
It got me through low 40s/upper 30s weather and some rain, too. It's wind and waterproof w/pit zips, but doesn't have enough reflective features. The butt flap that snaps up (or folds down) has been a good feature. The jury's still out...looks like I can easily layer underneath. It's going to bug me when it…
I just got this. It was 25% off a month ago.<br/>
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<a href="http://www.rei.com/product/786464" target="_blank">Here's a link.</a><br />
It got me through low 40s/upper 30s weather and some rain, too. It's wind and waterproof w/pit zips, but doesn't have enough reflective features. The butt flap that snaps up (or folds down) has been a good feature. The jury's still out...looks like I can easily layer underneath. It's going to bug me when it looks filthy...:( Key elements for me: water pr…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-11-09:2211490:Comment:2589722010-11-09T21:48:16.012ZGinhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Gin
Key elements for me: water proof, wind proof and pit zips. I have been happy with my marmut shell. I am always on the hunt for something that fits my small size, has reflective elements, but is not bright yellow. Here's to your first Bike Winter!
Key elements for me: water proof, wind proof and pit zips. I have been happy with my marmut shell. I am always on the hunt for something that fits my small size, has reflective elements, but is not bright yellow. Here's to your first Bike Winter! I'm always amazed there there…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-11-09:2211490:Comment:2588862010-11-09T19:54:17.157ZLizhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Liz657
I'm always amazed there there are places where everything stops when it snows. Unfortunately after '79 blizzard, every chicago mayor has made sure that the streets are clear and business continues on as normal after every snow. Once in a while it would be nice to actually get a snow day. <br></br>
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<cite>garrett honke said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/outer-layer-recommendation?groupUrl=bikewinter&#2211490Comment258816"><div>thanks for the advice. We…</div>
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I'm always amazed there there are places where everything stops when it snows. Unfortunately after '79 blizzard, every chicago mayor has made sure that the streets are clear and business continues on as normal after every snow. Once in a while it would be nice to actually get a snow day. <br/>
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<cite>garrett honke said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/outer-layer-recommendation?groupUrl=bikewinter&#2211490Comment258816"><div>thanks for the advice. We just moved from Austin so it will definitely be a new experience as any time ice is present down there business shuts down and schools close. I was warm on the coldest nights with a hoodie, a reasonably thick corduroy jacket, liner gloves and a scarf so the snow and wind will be an interesting addition<br/><br/>Trying to get pumped up and prepared for it up here. I am assuming that the people telling me it is impossible to ride straight through are the same ones that said that down south in the summer<br/><br/><br/><br/><cite>Dr. Doom said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/outer-layer-recommendation?groupUrl=bikewinter&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A258784&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment258784"></blockquote>
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</blockquote> North Face makes some very so…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-11-09:2211490:Comment:2588802010-11-09T19:39:51.271Zadhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AdrianRohrer
North Face makes some very solid products. I would definitely recommend checking out what Patagonia has to offer as well, though. I have a Patagonia soft shell designed for mountain biking and cross country skiing (it's called a cold weather track jacket--they don't make it anymore but they make similar styles) that has got me through 3 Chicago winters on a bike. With varying wool baselayers underneath, I have used the soft shell down to negative temps. One of the biggest benefits, though, is…
North Face makes some very solid products. I would definitely recommend checking out what Patagonia has to offer as well, though. I have a Patagonia soft shell designed for mountain biking and cross country skiing (it's called a cold weather track jacket--they don't make it anymore but they make similar styles) that has got me through 3 Chicago winters on a bike. With varying wool baselayers underneath, I have used the soft shell down to negative temps. One of the biggest benefits, though, is Patagonia is warrantied for life and will do exchanges literally on the spot in their stores--no matter where you actually purcahsed the product.<br />
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I had a seam seperate on a Patagonia hard-shell jacket that was well over 15 years old. When I took the jacket back to the Patagonia store on Clyborne to see if it could be repaired, they instead gave me the original cash value of the jacket back right on the spot with no questions asked or proof of original purchase required. Patagonia products are pricey, but they have probably the best customer satisfaction and quality policy I have ever seen. thanks for the advice. We jus…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-11-09:2211490:Comment:2588162010-11-09T17:38:17.776Zgarretthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/garretthonke
thanks for the advice. We just moved from Austin so it will definitely be a new experience as any time ice is present down there business shuts down and schools close. I was warm on the coldest nights with a hoodie, a reasonably thick corduroy jacket, liner gloves and a scarf so the snow and wind will be an interesting addition<br />
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Trying to get pumped up and prepared for it up here. I am assuming that the people telling me it is impossible to ride straight through are the same ones that said that…
thanks for the advice. We just moved from Austin so it will definitely be a new experience as any time ice is present down there business shuts down and schools close. I was warm on the coldest nights with a hoodie, a reasonably thick corduroy jacket, liner gloves and a scarf so the snow and wind will be an interesting addition<br />
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Trying to get pumped up and prepared for it up here. I am assuming that the people telling me it is impossible to ride straight through are the same ones that said that down south in the summer<br />
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<cite>Dr. Doom said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/outer-layer-recommendation?groupUrl=bikewinter&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A258784&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment258784"><div>Thanks, all. I'm going to keep an eye out for a deal on North Face. Luckily it doesn't look like I need to be in any great rush, and at this rate my cheap Target soft shell might do fine through the whole winter.<br/> <br/>
Garrett, winter here isn't as bad as people claim. I don't know where you're from originally, but it certainly isn't any worse than in New York or Boston. The wind can be nasty, but I've always been able to get along with a thick hoodie over wool and fleece on less windy days and a pea coat on the windiest ones, and am only looking for something new because wearing a five pound coat is annoying. You certainly don't <i>need</i> a fancy jacket to get around.</div>
</blockquote> Thanks, all. I'm going to kee…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-11-09:2211490:Comment:2587842010-11-09T16:19:10.373ZDr. Doomhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/DrDoom
Thanks, all. I'm going to keep an eye out for a deal on North Face. Luckily it doesn't look like I need to be in any great rush, and at this rate my cheap Target soft shell might do fine through the whole winter.<br></br>
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Garrett, winter here isn't as bad as people claim. I don't know where you're from originally, but it certainly isn't any worse than in New York or Boston. The wind can be nasty, but I've always been able to get along with a thick hoodie over wool and fleece on less windy…
Thanks, all. I'm going to keep an eye out for a deal on North Face. Luckily it doesn't look like I need to be in any great rush, and at this rate my cheap Target soft shell might do fine through the whole winter.<br/>
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Garrett, winter here isn't as bad as people claim. I don't know where you're from originally, but it certainly isn't any worse than in New York or Boston. The wind can be nasty, but I've always been able to get along with a thick hoodie over wool and fleece on less windy days and a pea coat on the windiest ones, and am only looking for something new because wearing a five pound coat is annoying. You certainly don't <i>need</i> a fancy jacket to get around. I picked up a rain coat from…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-11-08:2211490:Comment:2586062010-11-08T22:36:07.434ZLizhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Liz657
I picked up a rain coat from campmor.com for about $30, I can't get their website to cooporate now, but they have lots of good "basic" shells and layers.
I picked up a rain coat from campmor.com for about $30, I can't get their website to cooporate now, but they have lots of good "basic" shells and layers. A problem with the O2 rain ja…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-11-08:2211490:Comment:2584212010-11-08T18:30:26.764ZShttps://thechainlink.org/profile/s2485df
<p>A problem with the O2 rain jacket is that it is fairly fragile and will tear somewhat easily if it gets snagged on something. On the other hand it costs about $20 and is really light and breathable.</p>
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<cite>jamimaria said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/outer-layer-recommendation?groupUrl=bikewinter&page=1&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A258410&x=1#2211490Comment258396"><div>those look like a great deal! I'd consider buying them. The…</div>
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<p>A problem with the O2 rain jacket is that it is fairly fragile and will tear somewhat easily if it gets snagged on something. On the other hand it costs about $20 and is really light and breathable.</p>
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<cite>jamimaria said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/outer-layer-recommendation?groupUrl=bikewinter&page=1&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A258410&x=1#2211490Comment258396"><div>those look like a great deal! I'd consider buying them. The website says that they are windproof, so you should be fine for that. I'd say get a size bigger so you have room to layer fleece or wool underneath.<br/> <br/>
<cite>garrett honke said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/outer-layer-recommendation?groupUrl=bikewinter&#2211490Comment258382"><div>I have decided to go with these but I have no experience with the winter up here.<br/><br/><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><img alt="" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35234816?profile=original"/></p>
<br/><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.coolraingear.com/" target="_blank">http://www.coolraingear.com/</a><br/><br/>they were suggested on the forums as a good rain suit but after reading a few posts it seems like wind is a big problem as well.<br/><br/>can anybody let me know if I should be worried and look into something of the northface variety?</div>
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