Race Face Agent £149.95
Race Face are good at the sort of details that you don’t realise you want until you get them. The inside of the collar has a soft lining, which not only feels more comfortable but also absorbs stray drips when it’s torrential out. There’s a zip garage, waterproof zips and extra-long zip pulls. The two-layer fabric has a slightly rubbery feel but is smooth against bare skin and we were happy wearing it over short-sleeve jerseys on warmer wet days. As you’d expect at this price, the fabric isn’t the most breathable, but vents on the front and a full-width floating yoke across the back promote good airflow. It’s not the lightest jacket on paper either, but it doesn’t feel heavy when you’re wearing it. The Agent is rounded off with a peaked hood (which fits over a helmet), hand pockets and adjustable cuffs.