WTB English Rain coat

[Mathew Greiner]

I need a rain coat. Here in Des Moines, IA, climate change is filling basements with stormwater and I'm bad at remembering umbrellas. I loved the RBW rain coats but didn't have resources at the right time. Does anyone have one they have tired of? Medium is most likely if--like all things Riv--the coat was cut to be generous and roomy. Large is safest option. I worry an XL would look like a potato sack in a way that wouldn't please me. I have an XL MUSA chambray work shirt and it's excellent, but overly sack-like. I use it for working.

[Dave Grossman]

Its funny you just posted this.........I'm in Northern Illinois and with the rain being daily and hard I was just shopping for a rain cape for commuting.  I was going to post a question here regarding that in a moment (perhaps I just did, not to highjack your thread Mathew). 

[Deacon Patrick]

If you don't find one used, consider Hilltrek in Scotland. Their double ventile or cotton analogy are both excellent and waterproof. I can't remember if Riv's offering was double, single, or a blend (double shoulder and arm?). Whatever it was, Hilltrek has a parallel. I love their cotton analogy (single ventile with an inner liner than mim ics the natural wicking of vapor and liquid out. Their lineup is a bit confusing at first, their workmanship is excellent and everything we've gotten from them is lasting beautifully under significant use. https://hilltrek.co.uk/

With abandon,
Patrick

[ascpgh]

I snapped up a Hiltrek Ventile for our friend from a lister. Providing shelter like  "my own tent" during foul weather riding.

Andy Cheatham

Pittsburgh (Where meteorologists and the Pirates have similar records)

[Ed Fausto]

Hi Deacon Patrick,

Which specific model of Hilltrek have you tried for your cycling activities?

Would you recommend their waterproof trousers (pants)?

Regards,

Edgar Fausto

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[William deRosset]

Dear Matthew,

I will enthusiastically second Hilltrek, either their greenspot jacket (size up if you have long arms) or their "braemar hybrid smock", which is a half-zip hooded jacket with a double-ventile upper half.

I have had four Hilltrek jackets. I am too sweaty/run too hot for Analogy pump liners (I have one, and it sees little use as a result).

The double-layer greenspot was a fantastic jacket, though the pocketing was not ideal for winter use, and it is cut a bit trimly for off-bike use. Sizing up fixed the problem, and gave me an opportunity to get my little brother a nice jacket (he is both younger and smaller, and the medium fit him well). I managed to let mine get stolen. Oddly, my brother lost his too, leaving it behind in a cafe....

I have a single-layer Braemar windshirt that does almost exactly what I want—breathes well, wide comfort range, sheds short, intense thunderstorms, lots of pockets.. About four times a year I get caught in an extended steady rain and the single-layer shoulders wet out. Hence the "hybrid" recommendation.

They are brutally expensive, and worth it. Sewn in Scotland.

Best Regards,

Will
William M deRosset
Fort Collins CO USA

[John Bokman]

I can vouch for Hilltrek quality through and through. After learning about them right here, and through recommendations from Deacon and others, I finally bit the bullet last year and ordered my first - a 2x Ventile Greenspot jacket. The quality is exceptional (fabric, sewing, etc.) but I should have sized up, as recommended here. The sleeves are a tad short when I'm stretched out on the bike. Also, I find the "handwarmer" pockets could be improved by angling them to be more ergonomic. 

True, the jacket is heavier than some, but for winter riding, that's a good thing, in my opinion. Excellent details, high collar, great hood, etc.

Moral of the story: although I sized "correctly", when corresponding with them i should have mentioned my riding position.

[aeroperf]

  Alternatively, consider a rain cape.

  http://orbike.com/whats-up-with-rain-capes/

  Easy to carry in the sack when it doesn't rain, reasonably comfortable when it does rain.

[Max S]

Thanks for the pointer! Just ordered myself one of the options and will try to remember to review. :)

[Ginz]

For those with the double ventile greenspot, do reserve that for colder weather? I generally like to layer under my jacket and use a thinner jacket. I almost worry the single greenspot will be too heavy for me, but I guess I have thinner jacket for warmer weather.

I have a ventile dress raincoat so I am somewhat familiar with it.

Thanks
Eric

[Gary L]

Eric,

I just received my DV Greenspot a couple of months ago and it is heavier than my previous rain jacket. I'd probably not use it in warm weather but it is great for anything cool/cold. It is bulkier too so it's not the kind of thing I'd just throw in my bag if it is not supposed to rain.  FWIW, I ordered a medium and am 6'/150#. It fits great with lots of room for layering, but I did have the sleeves made longer than the stock size and they are perfect.  The construction and quality overall is impeccable.

Gary

[john Bokman]

I got the Double Ventile Greenspot (based on recommendations from the list) last year and have come to realize a few things:

1. The quality of stitching, zippers, fabric is superb
2. The jacket is indeed fairly heavy and hot. I would not recommend it for cycling in warmer temperatures. When I use it, I have a thin layer underneath and it’s fine.
3. Although I measured to their specs, I ordered a size medium, standard length sleeves. When riding, the sleeves are 2” too short for my liking. Should have ordered longer sleeves. I would be very careful in taking to them before ordering in the future to determine what type of riding you aim to do. For example, I am stretched out when I ride. I ride drops. If I were sitting upright, the sleeve length would work better.
4. I have their single venture gilet, and it is pretty good for water protection, and lighter by a fair bit. If I were getting a Greenspot in the future for commuting or short rides, I might get a single ventile instead.

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