New Jacket Needed Soon

[Qyburn]

Hi,

I need to start thinking about a new winter jacket. My existing one dates from sometime before 2001 so as well as being worn out I'm hoping there may be some improvements in materials.

It's just for commuting, 30 miles each way with around 3/4 of that being dual carriageway or 60mph single carriageway. I would like to stay dry. I'd prefer removable insulation so I can wear it during wet weather in the summer (saving wear and tear by using my old jacket for most of the summer). I dislike armour, my old jacket had shoulder and elbow pads which I immediately removed.

What sort of money do you reckon I should be budgeting? Any particular products I should look for, or preferred materials or construction?

This is one thing I'm going to by from a real dealer, not by mail order so I want to have some idea before going in for a look.

Thanks,
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Lord Qyburn

[Itchy]

It depends if you want fancy goretex or not.
Fancy goretex is nice when it is warm but wet.

Myself I bought myself a Weissie jacket after my Hein Gericke one started leaking on the arms.

https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_cat/236

I went for a fairly cheapo Navada jacket.
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[DrSnoosnoo]

I have a very similar sounding commute.

I picked up a second hand IXS goretex jacket for £100 in as-new condition.

It has never let in a drop of water.

Want waterproof? Buy goretex.
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[Itchy]

[Kentol750]

Got a Held 4 touring jacket, very good for a non goretex jacket.
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[flearider]

picked up 3 jackets on ebay all as new 1 Weissie 2 frank Thomas..
closing down sale £40 each all waterproof 3 gives the others time to dry out ..
also have some Austrian army pants 8 yrs old gortex
never let the rain in ..well worth the £80 I payed for them

[Johanna]

I have a Weise Pioneer "waterproof" jacket. Rrp £160. It's not waterproof. I get wet arms and water runs in around the zip. The rest of the jacket soaks up a bit of water too so when it goes back on the whole thing is cold and heavy.
When dry it's nice and warm, though.
I'm contemplating getting a cheap waterproof overjacket from some outdoors-type shop.
Next time I'll buy Goretex.

[DrSnoosnoo]

[Qyburn]

Thanks for the comments. Haven't managed to get round to the dealer yet but will look out Held which I know they carry, and see what else is on the go. Looks like we're talking around £200 to get something of decent quality, does that sound correct?
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