“For when the problem is distance relatively than pace. The Castelli Limitless Puffy Jacket brings heat and luxury with seems which might be at dwelling on the bike or on the café cease.”
I’ve been an proprietor of this ‘Winter Journey Jacket’ since final Autumn and had loads of time to place it to the take a look at to write down a evaluation. I opted for the navy inexperienced colourway and have included some pictures of the brand new colors accessible for 2023/24.
Let’s begin with…
Heat
That is the place the jacket actually excels. There has not been one experience the place I’ve felt too chilly with this jacket, pair it with an honest base layer and/or lengthy sleeve jersey (relying on the day) and also you’ll be loads heat sufficient.
“Inside there may be Polartec® Alpha® Direct insulation that delivers most loft and heat with minimal bulk, so if the mercury does rise this puffer jacket will pack down right into a body or handlebar bag with ease.” I can verify that the jacket may be very straightforward to pack away and for lengthy rides I’m all the time glad to have at hand if the temperatures drop within the winter afternoons.
Performance
“Nano Flex Stretch woven cloth on the undersides of the sleeves, within the sides, and decrease again introduces flex to the jacket the place you want.” This function is superb, brining me heat on my rides however and not using a large cumbersome jacket getting in the way in which.
“Zipper pockets supplies protected storage for valuables, the rear pockets have a canopy to maintain contents protected and assist this jacket mix in when off the bike.” I can verify that the pockets are very dependable and I will surely miss having zips on the entrance with loads of room for my telephone, keys or power gels!
Sturdiness
The Limitless Puffy Biking Jacket as with all Castelli Clothes is constructed to endure. Shopping for high quality ensures you don’t want to purchase twice.
For these chilly lengthy rides on the bike, there’s nothing else I’d substitute it with. It’s zips and pockets don’t present any indicators of damage, which is all the time promising. I’m assured this jacket will see me via many winters!
Climate Safety
The Limitless Puffy is right for lengthy journey rides the place the temperature can drop low within the evenings. The jacket has an outer shell in a windproof and water repellent woven cloth. I’ve discovered the jacket to be my go-to for these chilly crisp winter rides. It will probably deal with a good quantity of rain too (in case you occur to get caught out in a bathe) …
Versatility
The jacket has a cool, informal look and might be worn on or off the bike for a espresso cease or time out climbing. I particularity like how the rear pockets have a canopy to maintain contents protected. It additionally has sufficient insulation to maintain you heat in case you cease for a espresso and snack on a chilly day!
Total, The Castelli Limitless Puffy Jacket is a unbelievable little bit of package, certain to see you thru many winters!
