Review: Albion Men’s All Road Pertex Shield Rain Jacket

With the rapidly changing weather and increasingly unpredictable winters in the UK, it’s essential to have a weatherproof layer that will keep you dry but that is also lightweight enough to be stowed away when not in use. Additionally when purchasing any new clothing I try to buy responsibly and want the item to be high quality and durable so it lasts a long time.

We’ve had a really wet few months here in the UK which has been ideal for testing this jacket. I put it to the test on a number of gravel and road rides which included some rather soddening conditions. The jacket excelled in terms of its waterproof capabilities, even in some heavy and long downpours and its packable nature meant that when it wasn’t raining I could tuck it away with ease.

The jacket was also really breathable and if you do get too hot in it you can use the second front zip that allows you to open the jacket from the bottom to get some additional airflow. This feature was also really handy for access to the rear jersey pockets.

In terms of fit, after sizing up the jacket fits really well and felt great both on and off the bike. The only issue I encountered was that (due to sizing up) the arms were a bit long. However, this definitely wasn’t a big issue – just something to note.

Overall the jacket really impressed me as it does a great job at keeping you dry and all the features are very well thought-out.

At £195, it’s definitely a considered purchase however I do believe it’s good value for money. Like I previously mentioned, I believe a good waterproof jacket is one of the items in your cycling wardrobe you should look to invest more in to get something that really works. Some of the cheaper options on the market either aren’t waterproof or you feel like you’re wearing a bin bag because they just aren’t breathable.

Overall I’ve really enjoyed using this jacket. It’s well made, looks great and has most importantly kept me dry during some awful weather over the last few months. I’m a big fan of Albion products and this jacket has definitely lived up to my expectations from my experience with some of their other products. 

I’d definitely recommend the Albion All Road Jacket to anyone looking for a high quality waterproof cycling jacket that will last you for years and years.