If the weather where you are is anything like it is here @ Wiggle HQ, you’re going to need a good waterproof out on the bike this week. Lucky for you, then, that this week’s dhb Tuesday review takes a closer look at the dhb Wickham eVent Waterproof Jacket.

dhb Wickham eVent Waterproof Jacket

There’s only one way to test a waterproof jacket (and no, it’s not to wear it in the shower) – you’ve gotta get out there in the worst storm imaginable, ride for miles and miles, suffer and see just how much of a huge puddle you leave in your porch when you finally return home, fall through the front door and de-robe. Yes, the life of a dhb Tuesday reviewer is a hard one, but every cloud has a silver lining: at least recently we’ve been having some great weather for test riding waterproof jackets.

Any jacket with eVent in its title is off to a flying start. The fabric is renowned for being brilliantly waterproof as well as breathable. Far too many jackets will keep the water out, but you’ll feel like you’re boiling alive in the process which isn’t much fun. Rest assured, while wearing this superlight supershell, you’ll feel extremely dry and comfortable. Its fully taped seams and waterproof zipper ensure you return home dry, whatever the weather throws at you.

There are single-handed adjustable waist pullers which are relatively easy to adjust on the fly and the drop tail hem helps keep the water off your backside. The Velcro adjustable cuffs are great and the high slim-line collar design creates a stylish, sleek look. Reflective piping throughout the jacket helps keep you safely seen too.

The Wickham range is all about performance-orientated gear – and this jacket certainly fits that bill. Its only downfall is its lack of pockets, but then it has been designed as a shell, so in theory you’ll have a jersey underneath to store belongings.

For £119.99, it’s almost unheard of to get your hands on a top jacket made from eVent fabric, so it scores huge brownie points on value. It also scored top marks when it came to the Puddle Test in the front porch. Result? A bone-dry body very much looking forward to a hot shower, chocolate milk and a toasted sarnie – preferably all at once.

View the dhb Wickham eVent Waterproof Jacket

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