Extra Than a Waterproof Jacket

I’ve been a fan of Cleverhood since I noticed their yellow Rover Anorak jackets being worn at a Bike Bus within the USA by way of social media.

I used to be instantly shocked by the brilliant color, modern design and practicality, in addition to their help of an ideal initiative as they donate 5% of their earnings to road fairness organisations. 

From waterproof capes to their Cleverhat, they’ve a variety of merchandise designed to maintain you heat, dry and visual if you cycle. 

Though I used to be tempted by the Battle on Vehicles choice, I used to be eager to check the Bike Bus model of their Rover Anorak jacket as I’ve excessive hopes of setting one up domestically, and it appeared like the best choice for my wants.  

First Impressions

My jacket arrived rigorously wrapped with a beautiful pink bow. Together with the jacket, inside there was a useful info card. 

I used to be happy to study that Cleverhood has a feminine designer and founder, Susan Mocarski, who took it upon herself to design top quality, sensible and classy unisex rainwear for biking as she seen a niche out there that wanted to be crammed. 

Regardless of me being fairly petite, I used to be pleasantly shocked to seek out the small dimension fitted extremely nicely. The useful choice to regulate the sleeves by way of velcro was welcome. I additionally appreciated using ‘Roomy’ to explain the bigger dimension choices. 

Because the model title suggests, the hood is the main focus of those jackets and rightfully so. It feels sturdy and is definitely adjustable. As a glasses wearer it additionally gave me hope that for the primary time my glasses could also be shielded from rain whereas biking due to the useful stiff peak as often I’ve to take them off! 

I used to be additionally struck by the general high quality of the jacket. In comparison with different rainwear, it’s extremely mild and feels very comfy, slightly than heavy and low cost. 

Key Options

Testing

Fortunately the arrival of the jacket coincided with a really wet time of 12 months (the sunshine within the images was a uncommon day of no rain!) so I had loads of alternative to place it to the take a look at.

I drastically admire how a lot thought has gone into all facets of the design of this jacket. 

Beginning with the hood, it labored so nicely beneath my helmet and saved my head and face (and glasses!) dry. This was aided by the useful zipper which made certain my higher half was fully coated. 

I skilled one in all my wettest commutes ever whereas carrying the Rover Anorak however remained fully dry, plus my jacket dried in a short time after I set to work. It additionally helped me to maintain heat however felt breathable due to good air stream.  

Equally I wore it off my bike for a couple of hours in steady rain however marvelled at how water repellent the fabric is because the beads of rain simply slipped off. Once more, each me and my pocket contents stayed dry regardless of the relentless downpour. 

The big pocket was invaluable for storing my telephone and keys, and it additionally contains a waterproof zipper. Regardless of the extra weight it didn’t really feel troublesome to trip with the pocket loaded. The choice to tuck your palms in behind the pocket was additionally useful for after I wore the jacket off the bike.  

The lengthy again was nice in conserving the highest of my backside half dry, and likewise heat on the times when it has been wet and windy. 

I additionally felt assured biking at nighttime due to the delicate however efficient reflective components on the back and front of the jacket. 

Verdict

Till now at any time when it rained I had been carrying my commonplace rain jacket and sometimes ended up nonetheless being soggy. The Rover Anorak is due to this fact no doubt my new go-to biking jacket for the rain. It’s trendy, comfy and extremely sensible each on and off the bike. 

Not like most of my different biking clothes, my associates, household and colleagues have all complimented the jacket each time I put on it, together with my sister who’s so taken by it she is seeking to get one! 

Cleverhood’s vary of reasonably priced, vibrant and top quality rainwear is the proper resolution to maintain you heat, dry and visual when using. On high of that, their beneficiant help of neighborhood initiatives means extra folks than ever can unfold the enjoyment of biking and profit from safer streets.