Anyone got a dhb minima s jacket?

[Jodee1kenobi]

Am looking at getting one of these and just wondered if anyone had got one? What do you think of it? Any good?

 

[Slioch]

Got one of these at the start of the summer. Main points are.....

Good

• Packs up small and fits easily in rear jersey pocket.
• Keeps the rain out. Some jackets have seams/zips that start to leak after a while. This one doesn't (or at least hasn't started to yet).
• Cut lower at the back, so covers your a**e.
• Highish collar with a zip that can be closed right up to your chin if needed.
• Sleeves are cut long enough so that they don't ride up when you're stretched out on the drops.

Not quite so good

• Does feel a bit "clammy" if wearing short sleeves underneath.
• There's a bit of condensation build up when working hard, although this is not as bad as you'd expect from something at this low a price-point. Opening the zip a bit to let some airflow in reduces the problem.
• Quite a tight fit. I wouldn't use it as a main winter jacket when you're wearing a couple of bulky layers underneath. I would also recommend buying a size larger than your normal one.
• Zip does feel a bit flimsy and can get caught in the fabric, but taking a bit of extra care when putting it on avoids any problems.
• There's no warmth in this jacket, but then it's not really designed for that. Happily keeps a cool wind at bay though.

Bad

• Nothing really

Overall - Great wee jacket for the price. I'd happily buy another one when this one gets trashed. Probably something you'd carry in your jacket pocket to use in case it rains rather than something you'd be comfortable wearing all day. Adequate for 3 season use, but you'd need something more substantial in winter unless you're just doing shortish journeys.

 

[Jodee1kenobi]

Thanks for that!
I have got jacket for longer ride, but this sounds ideal for, like you say for emergency use and won't completely fill my barley bag like my current waterproof!