A rainy day ride is never a bad idea, especially when you can have confidence in your kit and the dhb Trail Women’s Waterproof Jacket stacks up pretty well in our best waterproof cycling jackets guide. Light and packable aren’t two things I would usually associate with a trail jacket, but the dhb Trail delivers on both fronts. All too often jackets aimed at MTB and off-road riding feel more like a full commitment for the ride, because they are just too bulky and awkward to carry. Not the case here; it feels more like a windproof layer, but delivers on protection from a downpour.
An approaching rainstorm, while riding a mix of trails and fire roads, in the Forest of Dean was the perfect test bed for a trail jacket. After some time putting it to the test in the saddle I’d say it’s lacking in some features I would expect from a jacket at this price point, but I can’t fault the cut and feel.
