OUTTO Mens Winter Cycling Jacket Reflective Water Resistant

Every once in awhile you come across a product that is way better than expected and this jacket is one of them. I am 5' 11" and 180 lbs. I purchased a large and it is not too tight or too loose. It is roomy enough to layer a base layer or two underneath in very cold weather. The inside bottom trim is finished with a rubber-like material that keeps it attached around the waist. Rear pockets are great for storing a phone, keys, id etc. And the color makes me highly visible even from a distance. This is a very well made and well thought out jacket. I honestly expected to pay a lot more for a jacket of this quality. If you are a serious cyclist and ride frequently in cool or cold weather, I highly recommend this jacket.

I bought several different cheap cycling jackets on amazon to compare and this one was my favorite, especially for the price. Super comfortable and very good quality. I liked the anti-slip strip on the bottom. I'm 6'2", 185 (tall and relatively skinny) with a 32 inch waist and a Medium fit well (I wear size L normally in everything). The large was a little too long and there was too much extra slack in the stomach when bent over my bike. I also tested the L vs M in cold weather and the M was warmer because it fit better. In terms of warmth, for cold winter cycling (under 30 F) you will definitely want a warm base layer and at least another layer under this. There isn't a ton of room in the arms for extra layers - I could fit a compression base layer and medium weight polyester microfleece under it but the arms were pretty tight with the added layers. It IS do-able, however and other than that the arms fit perfectly. Keep in mind I reached this conclusion testing around my neighborhood before I was fully warmed up.

Every weather-resistant jacket I've tried over the decades has failed to be breathable in real world use -- Gore-Tex, Shimano's Storm Jacket with claimed comparable breathable membrane, ditto Pearl Izumi and others. Every one of them turned out to be sweat tents on hikes or bike rides. The only use where my Columbia Gore-Tex parka has been perfect was for motorcycle commutes in winter, even in rain. But it was a sweatbox used in its intended environment -- hiking.If the fabric is truly breathable, it's readily permeable to rain.After years of trying various combinations of outer wear and baselayers for cycling, I've finally settled on the reality that I'll be soaked inside from rain or sweat. So all I'm concerned about is a good wicking baselayer to move most of it away from my torso, and a windproof shell. As long as it's windproof, I don't care how wet I am inside. At least it's warm and wet.I've tried a couple of softshells that aren't claimed to be windproof, maybe wind resistant, but are readily permeable to water. They're okay down to the high 30s (F) for bike rides. Nike's Dri-Fit breathes well so I never get soaked in sweat and it's reasonably resistant to wind, so if I'm wearing a couple of good baselayers it's comfortable in dry weather down into the 30s. If I add a Pearl Izumi Select Barrier ultralight packable windbreaker, I can handle temps into the 20s, or misting rain into the 40s. The PI windbreaker is not rain resistant, despite their claims. However it remains wind resistant even when soaked, so it's a reasonable compromise for the negligible weight and packed size that will stuff into a jersey pocket, or water bottle cage.One of the best I've found turned out to be an inexpensive no-name jersey/jacket from one of those many Amazon vendors selling peculiarly named cycling apparel. This Outto jacket cost around $25 shipped (Amazon Prime) and has been very comfortable down to the 30s (although it hasn't helped with my doggone sinus headaches from riding in cold this year). It combines a wind resistant smooth soft shell with fleece inner layer on every forward facing surface that's most exposed to wind, with a black stretchy breathable fabric that feels like the usual Spandex, elastane, etc., on surfaces out of the wind on typical bike rides.I still sweat like a hot tub but never even notice. The fleece lining of the wind resistant shell immediately wicks moisture toward the eslastane/Spandex material under the arms, back of the jacket (including the rear pockets), where it evaporates without causing a chilling sensation. Of course it helps to wear a good long sleeve wicking baselayer. I usually combine a sleeveless Pearl Izumi Thermal baselayer of their Minerale fabric from the 2011-2014 era (sadly discontinued as it was too expensive), with a generic long sleeve baselayer from Amazon (same fabric used by Champion, Under Armour and many others). Haven't been uncomfortable once this autumn/winter on hard rides from the 30s-low 70s -- a typical Texas winter day, where the morning can begin in the 30s and warm up to 70s. With the Outto jacket I don't need to shed layers as the day warms up and figure out a place to pack a bulky hardshell jacket. When I get home the black elastic material including the pockets will be soaked. But I never feel it during a ride. The only drawback is my phone and wallet will be wet, but the phone is water resistant and the wallet dries out quickly. Occasionally I'll remember to put that stuff in a ziplock baggie.Lots of nice features and attention to detail: an easily accessible front breast zipper pocket (my phone usually goes there); a smaller zippered security pocket in the back, along with three open slip pockets; wind resistant flaps under the zipper; reasonably high neck with soft fabric and little "garage" flap for the zipper; hi-viz yellow band on the back along with reflective accents. If it had a name brand marque and logo it would have a MSRP of $100 or more. It really is a great value.​​​​​​​

I have been cycling for 2 years now, especially to stay fit and lose weight. Because I keep losing weight I didn't want to buy something expensive that will be too large to use by the time the weather warms up. This jacket was well priced for my needs but was too big when I bought it. I'm only 5'-6" so it went past my rear end anyways but large enough to still layer underneath it without being bulky and restrictive.The price was lowered so I bought the next size down. The gap between the sizes is quite drastic though and the charge from xtra large to the large. The smaller size is a bit snug and not a challenge so it will fit nicely quite soon.The colder season in central Cali is quite odd as the temp drops at night and I ride just after 5am before work, so my rides are right at the nadir before the temp starts rising again. This jacket is quite good at keeping me warm as I sweat and cool off and the orchards I ride through suck the heat from the air and make it even colder so staying warm is even more important so I don't face hypothermia from sweating and going to a deep freeze. Still able to layer so I can wick moisture away during my rides.

This jacket is more than worth the value. I don't even feel the wind hitting me as I ride and I've generated quite a bit of heat, even on a cold day. I should have gotten a smaller size because the jacket ran a bit large on me and is not as fitted as the picture would suggest. Otherwise, no complaints.

Great winter jacket for the price! I'm 5'11", 165lbs, and this size fits me well. I have not tried it on biking yet, but I wore a sweatshirt underneath on a cold windy morning for jogging and it seems to kept me warm and blocked out the wind. The sleeves are long enough that if I need to use it for cycling.