Rallye 2 + Heated jacket

[dakarjim]

hi all

i've just bought a Rallye 2 Pro jacket, and was wandering if anyone uses one with a heated liner when its raining?

i'm sure i've read somewhere that heat can sometimes make goretex leak in the rain, which could obviously be a problem. i currently use the BMW phase-change thermal undercrackers, which are really good, but sometimes some extra warmth would be nice!!!

many thanks in advance

Jim

ps its the black one.

 

[John Armstrong]

The problem for Goretex is if it's warmer on the outside of your jacket / boots / gloves and it's raining. You'll be ok with the heat on the inside

Problem I have heard of is heated grips and goretex etc gloves

 

[Number 6]

hi all

i've just bought a Rallye 2 Pro jacket, and was wandering if anyone uses one with a heated liner when its raining?

Rallye 2 with Gerbing jacket, absolutely no problem in the rain

 

[Paul Young]

i currently use the BMW phase-change thermal undercrackers, which are really good, but sometimes some extra warmth would be nice!!!

I think this is more likely to give you a problem Your phase-change stuff is designed to soak up heat & release it when required, so you won't get the full benefit of the heated liner. I was out today & have the phase-change top & was using a heated waistcoat. At one point, I couldn't tell if the waistcoat was turned on or not...