THIS WINDPROOF SHELL is so thin that it feels a touch fragile but the fabric is surprisingly robust and the jacket has survived being screwed up and wrenched out of packs with no signs of wear.
Madison have kept things really simple here – if you’re desperate for zipped pockets or a detachable hood, look elsewhere – which helps the jacket live up to its ‘Super Light’ name and also pack down to the size of a tennis ball.
Our medium sample was a decent length in the body and long enough in the arms, but the fit was pretty baggy so it flapped around a little when riding. This was exacerbated by the non-adjustable lower hem – a drawcord here would have allowed us to cinch things down and helped prevent the jacket from riding up.
The P3DRY fabric does a decent job of keeping wind and showers out, making this a handy back-up jacket if you’re caught unprepared by bad weather while riding.
Price 97$