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Nukeproof Critical Base Jacket


The armour is attached to a comfy wicking baselayer. Along with the lack of backplate, this makes it one of the cooler suits on test.Add the low price and this jacket is ideal for your first uplift day or week in the Alps – though we'd add a separate back protector.

The bulky padding is obvious off the bike. The stretchy fabric and the large size and relatively flat shape of the pads mean they move around a bit too. It’s also a shame that the padding can’t be removed for washing.

Price 75$

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