Poverty Spec Down Jacket

[Arsey]

Can someone recommend a reasonably priced down jacket to wear occasionally under main jacket ?

I’ve just been to Motolegends to buy some waterproof over trousers and whilst there tried on the Rukka and Klim down jackets .

The Rukka one is about £200 and same as supplied with Nivala 2 jacket . The Klim is £270.

But as I only paid £300 for both my Oxford Hinterland jacket and pants , I’m not really wanting to fork out more than £100 for something I’ll hardly use .

Ta muchly .

 

[DJ123]

Go for a synthetic alternative as good down/one that will actually work will be expensive.

As an alternative, I use a Rukka Aldrich jacket which is good to wear both under a jacket and as a jacket on its own too.

https://www.motolegends.com/rukka-aldrich-jacket-in-black

 

[RedRick Esq.]

TK max

They often have lightweight down jackets with no names attached

 

[Oldrat]

I bought my lightweight down jacket from decathlon. About £55

Similar to this one. It fits nicely under my Stadler textile jacket, and incidentally, nicely offsets that expense.


I really couldn’t see the point of paying four times as much for something like the Rukka.



LINK

 

[Wicker]

Have you tried ROHAN. They have a sale on just now so the prices are reasonable.

Men's Rime Jacket Black

Shop the Men’s Rime Jacket, a lightweight multi-season mid-layer with Insuloft insulation, offering optimal warmth and everyday practicality. The ideal companion for rural adventures.

www.rohan.co.uk

Their synthetic down jacket or body warmer gilet are go to for cooler weather. Work well under a goretex jacket.

 

[HGS]

I have the original nivala one but know nothing of the differences of the fillings

Decathalon may be worth a look and Mountain Warehouse (just seen someone beat me to it with Decathalon)

The only thing to check is the length as the Rukka ones are short so as not to poke out the bottom of the coat and allow zipping to pants

 

[HGS]

Plenty of stores in that there south

 

[verona]

I also got one from TK max looks like a Rukka one but only £20.00 in a sale and is very complete and works really well

TK max

They often have lightweight down jackets with no names attached

 

[verona]

Meant to read comfortable

I also got one from TK max looks like a Rukka one but only £20.00 in a sale and is very complete and works really well

 

[LockieP]

Can someone recommend a reasonably priced down jacket to wear occasionally under main jacket ?

I’ve just been to Motolegends to buy some waterproof over trousers and whilst there tried on the Rukka and Klim down jackets .

The Rukka one is about £200 and same as supplied with Nivala 2 jacket . The Klim is £270.

But as I only paid £300 for both my Oxford Hinterland jacket and pants , I’m not really wanting to fork out more than £100 for something I’ll hardly use .

Ta muchly .

I’ve got a Klim down jacket & previously had the Rukka. IMO the Rukka is warmer.
I got a Berghaus 700 fill from Mountain Warehouse earlier this year for casual wear. Cost less than £100 on offer & is better than both the Rukka or Klim.

 

[GSian]

I use a Peter Storm under my jacket when it's cold. Bought from Go outdoors for £29. It does the job and is compact when not worn.

Peter Storm Men’s Loch Down Jacket | GO Outdoors

This down-filled, packable jacket with baffle construction will provide ultimate warmth and cosiness for the cold season.

www.gooutdoors.co.uk

Gone up to £60 for members, but still worth it. Sometimes gets reduced.

 

[EVskiy]

TOG24 Mine must be now 4 years old, purchased from their Hatfield Outlet Store (sadly no longer there) for £60. You would've seen me wearing it on our tours. Lightweight, packs into its own zippable chest pocket, but most of all warm due to being down.
I prefer mine a little bit snug fitting rather than flapping about, having got a 40" chest when wearing a t-shirt. So have purchased a small size. Doe suit me well. Had originally purchased in medium but I found it to be to big. So medium on you will probably be perfect fit.

Currently on sale too at £49.00 (red only) and £79 for the other 4 colours. Less to you delivered to Guernsey naturally.

Drax Mens Funnel Down Jacket - Fire Red

Perfect for adding a layer of warmth without any bulk, our Drax down filled mens jacket feels silky-soft and incredibly light. View it in fire red here.

www.tog24.com

 

[grantmac]

I bought my lightweight down jacket from decathlon. About £55

Similar to this one. It fits nicely under my Stadler textile jacket, and incidentally, nicely offsets that expense.


I really couldn’t see the point of paying four times as much for something like the Rukka.



LINK

looks great and compact too! might try and get one. I always have an extra fleece (also from Decathlon) for when its cold but it doesnt really add much warmth value......

 

[PitaNaanRoti]

Decathlon. Nothing else comes close for price/value/spec

 

[TIJ650]

Right on £100, but maybe too posh for new you?!

Klim Inferno Textile Jacket

Built to be one of our most versatile and comfortable pieces that excels at mid-layer performance as well as being the perfect every-day chill-killer.

www.bikestop.co.uk

 

[Arsey]

Thanks guys . Will have a gander

 

[TIJ650]

……..not Down, but I wear in late November and keeps me warm.
Heated vests good too
Or in non bike stuff - this is tough to beat:

Rab Men's Cirrus Gilet | Blacks

£85.00 | Made entirely from recycled material, this high-tech Rab...

www.blacks.co.uk

 

[Deleted account 240831001]

I’ve got a TOG 24 half zip down jacket that’s about as light as it gets and it’s too warm to be able to bridge a small temperature drop such as you’d find on a late summer evening. It’s ok when the outer jacket is off if you’re sitting eating outside but when actually riding I end up cooking if I have to slow down to ride through a town or similar.

SportPursuit are still selling Rab Kinder down jackets for £90 but I think they’d probably be much warmer than you need.

 

[leadfarmer]

I’ve got a Helly Hansen Crew Insulator 2, it’s pretty warm for such a thin jacket

Helly Hansen Crew Insulator Jacket 2.0

Helly Hansen Crew Insulator Jacket 2.0, Wind Resistant and Water Repellent Microfiber Fabric, Primaloft® Black Insulation.

www.marinesuperstore.com

Otherwise if you want cheap and good, Decathlon as others have said

 

[wessie]

another fan of Mountain Warehouse - good balance between quality and value on their own branded stuff