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Patagonia Dirt Roamer Storm Jacket – Great Purpose-built Rain Jacket for a Mountain Bike Enthusiast

The Patagonia Dirt Roamer Storm jacket feels a bit baggy at first, but once you get in position on a bike it makes sense. The extra space allows you to quickly pivot, stand, and sit on the saddle without restraining your motion. The big, roomy hood also fits great over a helmet, so you can actually ride with a hood on.

Patagonia Dirt Roamer Storm Jacket – Great Purpose-built Rain Jacket for a Mountain Bike Enthusiast Drew Thayer   The Patagonia Dirt Roamer Storm jacket is the answer to wet-weather trail riding: a lightweight, purpose-built rain jacket designed specifically to keep a rider dry while pedaling a bicycle.  By 3 PM, the wool layer on my chest was damp through and

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Outdoor Research Helium AscentShell Jacket – Ultralight 3 Layer Protection

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Outdoor Research Helium AscentShell Jacket – Ultralight 3 Layer Protection   The new Outdoor Research Helium AscentShell Jacket ($399) features AscentShell coupled with Pertex Diamond Fuse for durability.  Making it a very light and strong hardshell. Outdoor Research Helium AscentShell jacket review Previously, I have tested several OR AscentShell jackets and bibs.  This year was the OR Skytour Jacket and

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Chrome Surveyor’s Jacket – So Versatile and Comfortable

Chrome Surveyor’s Jacket

Chrome Surveyor’s Jacket – So Versatile and Comfortable Mattis Sessel First thing I noticed about the Chrome Surveyor’s Jacket was how soft the merino wool poly blend felt and how the merino blend added excellent warmth. The jacket felt more like a cozy base layer designed to function as a jacket. The Surveyor’s Jacket is specifically for cycling, yet it

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Arc’teryx Trino SL – Extra Breathable and Versatile Softshell

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Arc’teryx Trino SL – Extra Breathable and Versatile Softshell The Arc’teryx Trino SL $219 is a very breathable and versatile softshell that is at home on trail runs, biking, and touring. The fit and function are superb and the looks are equally at home in the city or in the mountains. The Arc’teryx Trino SL Review The Arc’teryx Trino SL

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