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Old May 24, 2012 | 06:39 AM
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Anyone recommend a decent light weight jacket for cool mornings that can be rolled up fairly small for the warm ride home?
 
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Frogg Toggs
 
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I needed something too, when I leave for work, it's in the high 40's, on the way home it's been in the mid 80's. So far, just a nylon windbreaker has been working for me. I had one laying around, I think it's Columbia brand, that has an adjustable bungee type cord on the bottom to close it up. It has a zippered "pocket", that opens and you pull the jacket from the inside out stuffing it in the pocket and it zips closed. With the nylon, the bugs don't stick either.
 
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http://www.rei.com/product/807677/re...ud-jacket-mens

I have one of these. Fits really well under my leather jacket. Fits into a stuff sack smaller than a 6-pack. Choose your favorite color!

Not sure if that's what you're looking for, though.
 
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Originally Posted by Benway
Anyone recommend a decent light weight jacket for cool mornings that can be rolled up fairly small for the warm ride home?
My vote is for a leather vest and a sweatshirt. On the warm ride home, you can just pack the sweatshirt and wear the vest.
 
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Right now I'm using a Joe Rocket rain jacket, which isn't too bad really, and it rolls up small, but all the velcro closures is a pain in the *** just for cool morning rides...
 
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The Frogg Toggs rain jacket is what I wear when it's a little too cool for just a vest. They're very light-weight, rain-proof, breath, and can be folded down to about the size of a six pack. I wear it over short sleeve shirts on the way to work in the morning when the temps are 48-60, and don't feel any chill even at 80 mph in highway.
 
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I use a lined leather long sleeve button-up shirt. It's perfect for early morning or after dark when it's too cool for just a t-shirt and vest. The leather is thin enough to roll up tight and it always fits in my saddlebag even when it's full.
 
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I've been using bicycle sleeves lately, and they work well for that extra warmth on the arms, and they roll up small enough to fit in a pocket.
 
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I have a Columbia interchange. I wear just the shell when its mild out. The hood detaches and it breathes well while still blocking the wind. It's also waterproof and light weight.
 



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