The DWR coating works very well in light rain and drizzle and even for short bursts of heavy downpours.

There is an uncanny sense in this jacket, when things heated up, say on uphills, that it is literally pumping heat out and then, when in the wind and cold keeping the chill away. Other features like a high collar, elasticated hems, and dropped rear will help to seal out the chill. Jeff: The Gore X7 Gore-Tex Infinium Soft Lined Jacket is an amazingly versatile mid/outer layer for high output activity, ideally running or XC Skiing. Moving air disrupts this boundary layer, or epiclimate, allowing for cooler air to replace the warm air against the surface.Lightweight windproofs are made from thin fabrics so they pack away very small, meaning they will easily disappear inside a jersey or backpack pocket when not in use. The Aeron is not a jacket with any claims to waterproofing, though the polyester shell will hold up in brief showers. The only other material are the black panels on the underside of the arm cuffs that are a bit more durable. The transparent material on the outside with WINDSTOPPER lining provides a striking look and a flowing feel and makes an additional midlayer superfluous.

Comfort is king with the Gino, the material’s pleasantly soft and the offset zip’s a nice touch to avoid neck rub.Featuring the new GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER® lining construction , the jacket weighs a mere 250 g in size large while still offering windproof protection. Hear why – thanks to its unique combination of technical layers – this jacket is the perfect choice for runners’ looking for super lightweight comfort, and uncompromising protection, on cold and wet days! For me, pockets are a huge plus and there are three generous pockets here (with easy to grab tabs), two hand pockets and one Napoleon chest pocket that can easily accommodate a smartphone with no bounce. We also manually screen incoming reviews to check rating content for contradictions and other external content.