Budget winter jacket

Bike Gear Clothing & Boots
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Ok, in a similar vein to the budget helmet thread. My current textile jacket (Richa) is ok for 3 season use… but it’s too snug (must have shrunk in the rain) to get a decent wodge of thermals underneath… and in the heavier weather, I’ve resorted to wearing a rain suit over the top, which doesn’t feel comfortable whilst riding.
(I recently had the opportunity to trial some excellent 2nd hand Held textiles from @HelmutVisor, but again they were too snug. :frowning:

So what winterable jacket would you recommend (due to experience) to the budget minded biker… somewhere near the £200 mark please

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You know you can get jackets in different sizes, right? :wink:

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Merlin Neptune 2 WP :wink:

https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_style/12934
I have the Merlin Kurkbury waxed cotton jacket and it’s great quality and made in the UK to boot :sunglasses:

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Well now you say it… :thinking:

But the point is to look at what may be better than my present jacket and help inform the rest of the forum of budget friendly options!!!

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Touché. You make an incontrovertible point and I shall retire to my day job. :grin:

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Why don’t you get a wet over jacket? I sometimes use one and a lot less faff than an oversuit. They are about £50.

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I guess my thought process is… with a new, larger jacket… I can get more warmer clothes underneath, should I need them, or that it’s generally less tight for carrying extras like glasses; and if it’s good quality, I won’t need the rainsuit/extra jacket

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I would have a look at the reviews in Ride magazine for recommendations. I have a Rukka, which is a little bit over your budget :slightly_smiling_face:

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Like @Bolosun I wear Rukka kit. To be honest my last suit lasted well over 10 years, I renewed it this year. And while it is above your budge in the long run a new jacket every couple of years a rukka is likely balances out.

You could check these out.

Good luck with your search.

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I miss hein gericke, they had some decent options. These days i have a two piece turcano urbano suit, never lets a drop in and the jacket fits in one pocket and the trousers in another. Top gear imop.

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I bought an Alpinestars Andes a few years ago. Feckin toasty, trousers have removable thermal liners too. I could do a 250 mile winter commute with impunity :slightly_smiling_face:

PS bought it a bit big, also got a 20 quid down jacket from Go Outdoors for really cold days

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Would a heated gilet or jacket fit underneath? From my experience they are far better than simply adding layers.

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Bigger is better when it comes to warm jackets. If you have ample room, you are effectively keeping a layer of air in your jacket, you’ll be warmer. Good shout on the down jacket too. They work well because they hold a lot of air. As a bonus they pack down really small too. Rukka give you a down jacket as the liner on their expensive stuff.

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For 200 bucks you can have decent jacket, but none will be really waterproof in that price range.
I’ve bought a nice Bering jacket with an efficient removable warm liner. But as I didn’t want to spend 800 eur, I had to buy rain vest + trousers.
If I plan to spend more, I’ll have a look at Klim or Richa high end stuff (1000 eur!!!).

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Fully agree.
Still have my +20 years old leather jacket from them. Everything still works, zipper, etc.

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