Windproof or Waterproof

[BSRU]

As my night vision jacket is about to be retired from service I was wondering the following.

Is it better to have a windproof or waterproof jacket for autumn/winter?

Alternatively just have one of each or do jackets exist which are both and breathable?

I have noticed rainy days are not that common but getting wet on a cold day is no fun especially on the way to work.

 

[Jmetz]

I have both, but it has to be properly chucking it down for me to wear the waterproof

 

[HLaB]

Gortex stuff exists if you are wanting to pay through the nose for something that is waterproof breathable and warm. My most breathable jacket leans towards the wind proof/ weather resistant side (the Motane Featherlite Velo) although I doubt this would be warm enough for regular stuff in the winter. I do wear it occasionally in winter on longer rides because of it breath ability but will be wearing a gilet too. There might be products out there but I've found it best to have a couple of jackets depending what I want. Breath ability or warmth suit best. If I know I'm going for a long ride however I'd go for the breathability type and generate my own heat (hot air ) and take extra layers.

 

[Mark82]

Gortex........yea a little expensive but id use nothing less,
i have this for autum/ winter riding/ hikeing....believe me these are the dogs, and pack up into a fist size stash bag........... note 'Paratex' also breathable
http://www.meanandgr...ts/220/569.html
underneeth this
http://www.penrithsu...8771?afid=88888 but i use this all year round also
weight isnt an issue with either item........ you really do get for what you pay for with (real) goretex clothing....