Mountain Bike Jackets & Vests

A windproof shell is ideal for cool, dry days and big elevation swings and packs down small; a waterproof jacket, often listed as 2.5L or 3L, adds seam-sealed protection for rain and spray. If you ride in real weather, carry waterproof and vent as you climb.

A vest blocks wind on your core while letting heat escape out the back, which is ideal for cool descents and changeable trail days. Insulated ECOLoft-style vests add low-bulk warmth, and most pack down small to stash mid-ride. Browse all Jackets & Vests.

They describe how the waterproof fabric is built. 3L (three-layer) jackets are more durable and breathable for hard, sustained use, while 2.5L jackets are lighter and more packable. Both keep rain out; the choice is durability versus weight.

Over-helmet hoods give a fuller seal in storms, while lower-bulk hoods that sit under the helmet stay put at speed. Choose based on how wet your local riding gets and whether you want maximum coverage or a trimmer fit.

Yes, when they use ride-breathable membranes. Pair the jacket with a wicking base layer and vent the zips on climbs to manage the sweat you generate grinding uphill. For the warmest builds, see insulated gear.

Relaxed enough to move and layer over a jersey, with sleeves that cover your reach on the bars and a drop tail for spray, but not so loose it flaps or snags. For gendered fits, see Men's and Women's Mountain Bike Jackets.

Close the zips, wash cold, and skip fabric softener; if the care label allows, a low tumble-dry or warm iron through a cloth reactivates the DWR so water beads up again.