altura night vision jacket

[mr_cellophane]

I have heard good reviews of this, but is the Evo worth the extra ?
Especially when Cyclestore are selling the ordinary one for £40.

 

[merida100]

Hi i have the evo and its a very good jacket and used most of the winter ,it does get a bit to warm if the temperaturer warms up

 

[Moodyman]

Probably doesn't answer your question, but I read some negative reviews about the zips, so I visited a LBS and checked them out. Alturas (certainly when I looked at them last autumn) used an unbranded zip. They did look pretty flimsy.

So I got the Endura equivalent (Gridlock). Endura use one YKK's heavier duty zips which I feel more comfortable with.

 

[coffeejo]

I've got the evo and having compared notes with someone who went for the cheaper version, I'd say my money was very well spent. He struggled with boil-in-the-bag syndrome on all but the coldest of days.

 

[ianrauk]

You would be hard pressed to find a better jacket.

 

[Graham1426]

Had no problems with my night vision jacket, a good alrounder, £40 a bargin

 

[summerdays]

I've had both and found them both fine. The zip did one on one of the original Night Vision ones but after a reasonable amount of wear - it also faded. The second Night Vision is fine ... if not quite so waterproof anymore and the 3rd is an Evo which I like (mainly for the colour and the pockets). I'm going to treat myself to a new one probably in the Autumn.

I seem to be quite heavy in my wearing of them - mainly as I probably wear them a lot more than some other people do - daily in winter and fairly often in summer. I figure that a new coat every couple of years is easily compensated for by the lack of bus fares or petrol for the car.

 

[BigGee]

I have had both as well. The zips have been a problem with Altura jackerts in the past, but the ones in the evo are much better and I have had no problems with mine. I have worn it pretty much every day through the winter. It is a much better jacket all round.

 

[soulful dog]

I've had both and found them both fine. The zip did one on one of the original Night Vision ones but after a reasonable amount of wear - it also faded. The second Night Vision is fine ... if not quite so waterproof anymore and the 3rd is an Evo which I like (mainly for the colour and the pockets). I'm going to treat myself to a new one probably in the Autumn.

The zip on my Altura Night Vision broke so I did without for a while, but eventually went for the woman's Altura Sirius. On sale at Evans making it cheaper than the Evo, that might be a consideration for you? Apart from wishing I'd bought the smaller size, I like it a lot more than I did the NV, much more breathable.

 

[ianrauk]

The zip on my Altura Night Vision broke so I did without for a while, but eventually went for the woman's Altura Sirius. On sale at Evans making it cheaper than the Evo, that might be a consideration for you? Apart from wishing I'd bought the smaller size, I like it a lot more than I did the NV, much more breathable.

A good tip for people. Niht Vision jackets do come up on the large side in fitting.