Stay warm and dry in the Alpine Lady
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Gore can always be relied on to provide a good fit and design combined with total weather protection in their jackets and accessories. The Alpine Lady Paclite is a great example of those features and with the excellent Paclite Gore-Tex fabric you get all round weather protection from wind and water as well as high breathability and it packs down really small too.
Being unlined the Alpine Lady is lighter and packs down smaller than regular Gore-Tex jackets, it still has fully taped seams though and is guaranteed waterproof. The fit is an ergonomic 3D cut with Raglan sleeves and pre shaped elbows for maximum freedom of movement in an efficient tailored fit specifically for female riders. It's designed specifically for bike use and fits perfectly when bent over on bike, the drop down tail flap provides extra coverage across the bum area too.
Other details include a high collar to keep out the elements a waterproof full length zip that slips into a little pouch so it doesn't rub your chin and a
one-hand adjustable waist cord. In terms of storage there is a large zipped rear pocket and a concealed zip pocket on sleeve wit waterproof zipper. Velcro cuffs are fully adjustable and easy to use even if you're wearing gloves and to top it off there is loads of reflective piping for night time safety.
Verdict:
- Price: £149 RRP (but search around for prices down to £112)
- Sizes: S, M, L
- Colours: Black, red, white, blue
- Performance: 9
- Value: 9
- A high end jacket that warrents it's price tag - years of great weather protection!
- Contact: www.gorebikewear.com
Becca Levell
