“For when the problem is distance moderately than pace. The Castelli Limitless Puffy Jacket brings heat and luxury with seems to be which are at house 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 check to put in writing a assessment. I opted for the army inexperienced colourway and have included some images of the brand new colors out there for 2023/24.

Let’s begin with…

Heat

That is the place the jacket actually excels. There has not been one trip 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 lots heat sufficient.

“Inside there’s 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 affirm that the jacket could be very straightforward to pack away and for lengthy rides I’m all the time glad to have handy 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 with out a huge cumbersome jacket getting in the best way.

“Zipper pockets gives secure 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 affirm that the pockets are very dependable and I would definitely miss having zips on the entrance with loads of room for my telephone, keys or vitality 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 change 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 could deal with a good quantity of rain too (in the event 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 mountaineering. I particularity like how the rear pockets have a canopy to maintain contents protected. It additionally has sufficient insulation to maintain you heat in the event you cease for a espresso and snack on a chilly day!

General, The Castelli Limitless Puffy Jacket is a incredible little bit of package, certain to see you thru many winters!