Proviz REFLECT360 Men's Fully Reflective Cycling Jacket - Hi Visibility Waterproof Windproof Breathable Hi Vis Hi Viz Cycle Coat - With Pockets For Communting, Riding, Outdoor, Biking

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The fabric isn't waterproof, merely water resistant, but the zips are YKK AquaGuard water resistant, and the bag does a good job of keeping short showers out. It takes quite a soaking before you have to worry about soggy sandwiches and underwear, and that is perhaps the only potential downside for daily commuters who have no choice but to ride in the rain. Proviz says: "The REFLECT360 trousers are a rugged, hard-wearing waterproof and breathable trouser designed specifically to ensure you arrive at your destination dry on those wet and windy days. The elements will be kept out yet the breathable fabric will enable heat to escape. Doing a review of this nature would not be complete without comparing this reflect 360 technology with an off the shelf alternative. Please note, that whilst these items were provided to me free of charge to test, the review and opinions are my own. I have not been put under pressure or influenced to write favorably or otherwise by the Proviz team.

For waterproofing I think mine has fully wetted out once in the time I've had it - that was in utterly torrential rain though.

I do think the CRS colour versions lose quite a bit of the visual impact at night compared to the grey version - they dont light up as distinctly - I'd like to see a grey/colour combo.

I agree with Rendel's suggestion that the Nightrider, with the reflective stuff top and bottom, would be more versatile. I think its visibilty would be better in the daytime, but also at night if you are riding dark country roads. There’s no doubting waterproofing. Squalls have passed by and longer periods of steady rain have made no impact.Proviz's Reflect360 Waterproof Trousers are decent overtrousers that do their two main intended jobs well, keeping you protected from the weather and easily visible in poor conditions. However, breathability is not their strong suit and you're going to get clammy if you work up a sweat.

I have used a luminous yellow Adidas running gilet that I used to use in the winter months to help me be seen. You can see the huge amount of difference there is in the two tops. I have been intrigued with this brand for some time now. I have seen many ads on social media and a fair few people out and about in the gear. You can’t help but notice just how bright they are, and I mean, they are incredibly bright. On the other hand, when the snow (and freezing rain) started to fall the 360+ did an excellent job of keeping the elements out, leaving me warm and dry. Riding in several winter rainstorms, I never got wet, and never felt under dressed.I would like to thank Proviz for giving me the opportunity to test these great products for the Running Bible community. One thing I didn't mention earlier was, for all the apparent simplicity of most waterproof trousers, that doesn't normally stop manufacturers from charging top dollar and I've tested plenty that sometimes lurk around the three-figure mark. Otherwise, fit is really good and these 'large' trousers actually flattered my 38in waist. No XL needed here – thank you Proviz. Leg length is enough for my 6ft frame without being too long. And pedalling performance in general was very impressive with no worries about the kind of slipping around in the saddle that can accompany other waterproofs. Value and conclusion Comfortable at 4C over my Light Blue Classic Road Jersey and Altura Thermocool Base-layer, I’ve found a similar combination effective down to around 1C. Clearly, commuting civvies – including Tucano Urbano’s Polo Nord base-layer - have kept things warm, but an extra size up would have suited me better when going straight from bike into more formal contexts: or ndeed for heavy-weight technical layering. Designed by Proviz, this highly technical material combines breathability and waterproofing through a brand film fabric sealed to our special reflective material.