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The top 20 best men’s cycling jackets for cold weather

In this blog I’m going to list some of my favorite men’s cycling jackets for cold weather.

In my mind, cold weather doesn’t mean sub zero temperatures. In my mind, cold weather cycling jackets are jackets you need to dust off as soon as your long sleeve jersey can’t keep you warm anymore.

That means these cycling jackets are a first barrier against chilly temperatures as summer turns into autumn, or deep winter turns into spring. They protect you from the wind and rain, but are lightweight, possibly packable, and highly breathable.

Some cycling jackets are definitely more pricey than others, but I’ve added jackets from the entire spectrum.

Whatever you choose, these jackets will help keep you warm as you keep pushing your personal boundaries and finish epic journeys.

So here’s the list of the very best men’s cycling jackets for cold weather.

Troy Lee Designs Shuttle cycling jacket

Troy Lee Designs Shuttle cycling jacket
Troy Lee Designs Shuttle cycling jacket
Troy Lee Designs Shuttle cycling jacket
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The Troy Lee Designs Shuttle jacket is a high-quality yet affordable packable cycling jacket.

As a casual fitting jacket for both men and women, it provides the first layer of protection against colder temperatures, but is not water-resistant, let alone waterproof, which is reflected in the price.

The jacket has a single pocket located at the lower back. Ventilation openings at the underarms and back.

Castelli Alpha RoS 2 Light cycling jacket

Castelli Alpha RoS 2 Light cycling jacket
Castelli Alpha RoS 2 Light cycling jacket

The Castelli Alpha RoS 2 Light cycling jacket is up there with the most premium cycling jackets for roadies.

As always, I try to make clear what that hefty price sum get’s you, so you can actually make the decision whether the added benefits are truly worth the money.

As far as this jacket goes it packs some extra ventilation in the back in the form of a GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER® front and Nano Flex Xtra Dry back panel. That’s nice if you tend to overheat and sweat a lot.

But the real difference resides in the fact that the jacket offers a separate inner layer, which, according to the manufacturer, should improve ventilation even more, while adding more insulation because of the barrier between layers.

The rest of the jacket is pretty stock, with 3 stow pockets in the rear and your usual reflective elements.

Apart from the fact that the thing looks nice, it certainly offers a lot of protection in a package that, admittedly, has a standard weight of about 400 grams. Is that extra layer worth the added cost, or could you layer up yourself? I’ll leave that up to you.

Castelli Transition 2 cycling jacket

Castelli Transition 2 cycling jacket
Castelli Transition 2 cycling jacket
Castelli Transition 2 cycling jacket
Castelli Transition 2 cycling jacket
Castelli Transition 2 cycling jacket
Castelli Transition 2 cycling jacket

The Castelli Transition 2 cycling jacket is a lightweight cycling jacket meant to extend your riding season.

It has a breathable and water-repellant GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER® front with a fleece insulated back. This provides extra protection from wind chill, short rain showers and low temperatures.

It has 3 stow pockets in the rear, alongside a large reflective banner on the back as well as the front for optimal visibility.

There are many colors to choose from, which is a nice touch in a sea of black.

Castelli Mortirolo VI cycling jacket

Castelli Mortirolo VI cycling jacket
Castelli Mortirolo VI cycling jacket
Castelli Mortirolo VI cycling jacket
Castelli Mortirolo VI cycling jacket
Castelli Mortirolo VI cycling jacket
Castelli Mortirolo VI cycling jacket

The Castelli Mortirolo VI cycling jacket is a road cycling oriented jacket for mild cold weather rides.

It offers GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER® fabric, but only at the front, where you can make the most use of it. That means the rest of the cycling jacket offers above-average ventilation, hence its mild temperature usage.

Castelli is one of the brands that certainly scores points in the design department, and this jacket, available in a variety of colors, is just as nice as the rest of their lineup.

At over 400 grams it’s not a particular lightweight, and it’s a bit surprising that that’s not reflected in a lower price. E.g. there are much lighter jackets, with the same level of protection, that are cheaper.

Gore Wear Endure cycling jacket

Gore Wear Endure cycling jacket
Gore Wear Endure cycling jacket
Gore Wear Endure cycling jacket
Gore Wear Endure cycling jacket
Gore Wear Endure cycling jacket
Gore Wear Endure cycling jacket

The Gore Wear Endure cycling jacket is a fairly lightweight, and packable waterproof jacket.

Made from GORE-TEX PACLITE® Plus it features a durable outer shell, with a GORE-TEX membrane. In combination with water-resistant zippers and taped seams, it makes this cycling jacket waterproof.

The jacket packs into a tiny package, which makes it perfect to stow away in a pannier, bikepack, or backpack.

It’s hooded with enough space to cover an average-sized helmet.

It’s definitely not the cheapest but none of Gore’s products are. But its waterproof packability, makes this lightweight, breathable cycling jacket a serious contender for adventurous cyclists.

Gore Wear Phantom cycling jacket

Gore Wear Phantom cycling jacket
Gore Wear Phantom cycling jacket
Gore Wear Phantom cycling jacket
Gore Wear Phantom cycling jacket
Gore Wear Phantom cycling jacket
Gore Wear Phantom cycling jacket

The Gore Wear Phantom jacket is one of the best cycling jackets with detachable sleeves, if not the best.

For decades Gore has dominated the tech-fabric industry, and this jacket also features their most recent innovation. The jacket is made from GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER® fabric, which is extremely breathable, water-resistant, and windproof.

The cycling jacket has 3 rear stow pockets, and reflective strips on the arms, which can be quickly removed, effectively turning this jacket into a warm cycling jersey, not a sleeveless vest.

The design of this jacket hasn’t changed in over 2 decades, and I can clearly see why. It’s a clear case of not fixing that’s never been broken in the first place.

Gore Wear Torrent cycling jacket

Gore Wear Torrent cycling jacket
Gore Wear Torrent cycling jacket
Gore Wear Torrent cycling jacket
Gore Wear Torrent cycling jacket
Gore Wear Torrent cycling jacket
Gore Wear Torrent cycling jacket

The Gore Wear Torrent cycling jacket differs from most of the rest of Gore’s lineup in that it uses their Active fabric.

This enables them to reduce the weight, while maintaining about the same level of cold weather protection. And as always with premium cycling products, as the weight goes down, the price goes up.

Light doesn’t mean it’s in the same category as a stowable rain jacket. Its design is meant for multi-layering purposes.

But with a single zippered back pocket it still very much is a road cycling oriented cycling jacket; light, reasonably tight, minimal, and expensive.

Gore Wear Lupra cycling jacket

Gore Wear Lupra cycling jacket
Gore Wear Lupra cycling jacket
Gore Wear Lupra cycling jacket
Gore Wear Lupra cycling jacket
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The Gore Wear Lupra jacket is a high-quality, relaxed-fit option for a winter cycling jacket.

Made from a combination of GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER® in the front and GORE® selected fabrics in the back it’s a hooded option compatible with helmets.

The loose fit allows easy layering for increased insulation in an already durable and waterproof setup, with taped seams in the hood and shoulders.

Draw strings let you tighten the hood and hem to further protect you from the elements.

Long sleeves with pre-shaped elbows create the perfect fit when cycling and sit generously over your gloves. 2 zippered hand pockets finish this excellent design.

One of the best allround winter cycling jackets, flexible, versatile, and great-looking on and of the bike.

Endura Hummvee Waterproof cycling jacket

Endura Hummvee Waterproof cycling jacket
Endura Hummvee Waterproof cycling jacket
Endura Hummvee Waterproof cycling jacket
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The Endura Hummvee Waterproof cycling jacket is a versatile, minimalistically designed, waterproof cycling jacket.

The garment has a 2-layer polyester ripstop with sealed seams and mesh liner. This means, it’s a non-insulated waterproof jacket for riding in cold weather temperatures.

A number of reflective elements, both front and back, aid in increasing your visibility while on the road.

The single zippered back pocket and easy-access zippered breast pocket, makes for an allround, great addition to your off-season cycling wardrobe.

Endura Pakajak cycling jacket

Endura Pakajak cycling jacket
Endura Pakajak cycling jacket
Endura Pakajak cycling jacket
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The Endura Pakajak cycling jacket is a packable cycling jacket you can stuff into your jersey for quick use.

Without any pockets it’s a minimal cycling jacket especially made to provide protection from wind-chill and a possible light shower, so don’t expect to be using this in freezing temperatures. That’s not what it’s meant for.

With a mesh ventilation underneath the arms, and a water-repellant treatment it provides carry-with-you protection when the weather becomes fickle.

Endura FS260-Pro Adrenaline Race Cape II cycling jacket

Endura FS260-Pro Adrenaline Race Cape II cycling jacket
Endura FS260-Pro Adrenaline Race Cape II cycling jacket
Endura FS260-Pro Adrenaline Race Cape II cycling jacket
Endura FS260-Pro Adrenaline Race Cape II cycling jacket
Endura FS260-Pro Adrenaline Race Cape II cycling jacket
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The Endura FS260-Pro Adrenaline Race Cape II cycling jacket is as minimal as they come.

With a translucent, lightweight design and made from ExoShell20ST 20K fabric, the jacket is meant to do only one thing, which is offering on-the-fly protection from the rain.

Meant for road cyclists who want to travel light with rain insurance that can be stuffed in a back stow pocket.

Proviz Nightrider 2.0 cycling jacket

Proviz Nightrider 2.0 cycling jacket
Proviz Nightrider 2.0 cycling jacket
Proviz Nightrider 2.0 cycling jacket
Proviz Nightrider 2.0 cycling jacket
Proviz Nightrider 2.0 cycling jacket
Proviz Nightrider 2.0 cycling jacket

The Proviz Nightrider 2.0 jacket is the most affordable entry into this brand, which takes increased visibility more seriously than any other brand out there.

Fully water- and windproof, the cycling jacket is made from Oxford polyester w. REPREVE mesh and R360 reflective panels. It means it’s not only extremely durable and breathable, but also the most lightweight entry in Proviz’s lineup.

2 zippered pockets let you carry along things like keys and your phone.

Available in many bright colors, there’s no excuse of not being seen.

Proviz Reflect360 Outdoor cycling jacket

Proviz Reflect360 Outdoor cycling jacket
Proviz Reflect360 Outdoor cycling jacket

The Proviz REFLECT360 Outdoor jacket is your go-to option for the reflective waterproof hooded cycling jacket in the market.

The entire jacket is made from reflective R360 fabric with a highly breathable REPREVE mesh on the inside. It’s the perfect commuter jacket on busy roads, or traveling in places where there aren’t any street lights.

With 2 zippered hand pockets, and 2 zippered breast pockets there’s more than enough cargo capacity conveniently located on the front. All zippers are water-resistant.

When safety is a priority in a waterproof hooded jacket, there’s simply no better option.

Fox Racing Ranger Wind cycling jacket

Fox Racing Ranger Wind cycling jacket
Fox Racing Ranger Wind cycling jacket
Fox Racing Ranger Wind cycling jacket
Fox Racing Ranger Wind cycling jacket
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The Fox Racing Ranger Wind jacket is an effective and stylish option to protect yourself against wind chill.

One of the more affordable options to obtain a cycling jacket, which is both windproof and protects you against light showers in the form of a DWR treated fabric.

2 zippered pockets ensure you’ve got the right amount of cargo space. And it’s lightweight and minimal enough to be stored in a jersey. You can take this jacket with you as an insurance should the weather take a turn for the worse.

Budget-friendly, but still more than adequate enough to be a great all-round option for cold-weather riding.

Fox Racing Ranger Tech Fleece cycling jacket

Fox Racing Ranger Tech Fleece cycling jacket
Fox Racing Ranger Tech Fleece cycling jacket

The Fox Racing Ranger Tech Fleece cycling jacket is a long name for this flashy camo jacket.

The tech-part comes in the form of TruDri fabric, which allows for enhanced moisture-wicking characteristics for those of us who sweat more than average.

With 2 zippered hand pockets and 1 zippered breast pocket you have more than enough cargo space.

The jacket is water-resistant, not waterproof, which means it falls in the light weather protection category.

In combination with the camo print, and tech fabric, you get a fashionable cycling jacket for cold weather trail riding.

Craft Essence Light Wind cycling jacket

Craft Essence Light Wind cycling jacket
Craft Essence Light Wind cycling jacket
Craft Essence Light Wind cycling jacket
Craft Essence Light Wind cycling jacket
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The Craft Essence Light Wind cycling jacket is a portable windbreaker you can easily stow away.

This means it’s meant for roadies that need ad-hoc protection when facing strong and cold headwinds.

Made from a polyester ripstop with a DWR treatment, it’s a pocketless, water-repellant and windproof, non-insulated cycling jacket.

Cheaper than many of the garments that fall into the same category.

POC Motion Wind cycling jacket

POC Motion Wind cycling jacket
POC Motion Wind cycling jacket
POC Motion Wind cycling jacket
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The POC Motion Wind cycling jacket is a flexible cold-weather, windproof cycling jacket.

Made from nylon spandex fabric it’s very durable and has an excellent fairly loose fit.

It sits between jackets meant for MTB and road cycling, but could be used for both as well as for commuting and bikepacking.

With a long drop tail, reflective elements front and back, and a helmet-compatible hood it’s the perfect allround option that doesn’t hurt your wallet much.

Pearl Izumi Zephrr Barrier cycling jacket

Pearl Izumi Zephrr Barrier cycling jacket
Pearl Izumi Zephrr Barrier cycling jacket
Pearl Izumi Zephrr Barrier cycling jacket
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The Pearl Izumi Zephrr Barrier jacket is more than a simple windbreaker.

As do many other brands, Pearl Izumi has upped the ante by making this cycling jacket windproof and water-resistant. Using a polyester ripstop fabric w. PI Dry®® technology, you’ll be protected from anything but sub zero temperatures and heavy rain.

A relaxed fit lets you put your preferred layers underneath, and reflective striping and a zippered back pocket finish the overall great design.

Giro Chrono Expert Wind cycling jacket

Giro Chrono Expert Wind cycling jacket
Giro Chrono Expert Wind cycling jacket
Giro Chrono Expert Wind cycling jacket
Giro Chrono Expert Wind cycling jacket
Giro Chrono Expert Wind cycling jacket
Giro Chrono Expert Wind cycling jacket

The Giro Chrono Expert Wind jacket is a solid choice if you’re looking for minimal protection you can quickly put away at any time.

Basically a packable water-repellent windbreaker, the jacket features nylon ripstop fabric with a DWR treatment.

The jacket doesn’t feature any pockets and needs to be stowed away into a separate bag.

The entire back is perforated, which is great for ventilation, but not so much to keep out the rain.

A great packable cycling jacket to keep you warm and offer some protection against the rain and wheel spray.

Leatt MTB AllMtn 2.0 V22 cycling jacket

Leatt MTB AllMtn 2.0 V22 cycling jacket
Leatt MTB AllMtn 2.0 V22 cycling jacket
Leatt MTB AllMtn 2.0 V22 cycling jacket
Leatt MTB AllMtn 2.0 V22 cycling jacket
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The Leatt MTB AllMtn 2.0 V22 jacket is an affordable entry into a packable jacket with a decent amount of water resistance.

The 5K water-resistant fabric will keep you dry through light and short showers, and has a hood you can pull over your helmet. The hood actually stays in place using a magnet.

2 zippered pockets let you take necessary items with you, like your phone and keys.

Offered in a single black version, it’s a clean-looking water-resistant and windproof jacket, which can fold into its own chest pocket.

Specifications men's cycling jackets for cold weather

Name
Price
Material
Weather protection
Pockets
Reflectiveness
Packable
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Troy Lee Designs Shuttle cycling jacket
89 USD
TLD Wind Resistant Ripstop Fabric
windproof
1 lower back zippered pocket
none
yes
Castelli Alpha RoS 2 Light cycling jacket
310 USD
GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER® front w. Nano Flex Xtra Dry back
windproof, water resistant
3 rear pockets
reflective laser-cut drain holes in rear pockets
no
Castelli Transition 2 cycling jacket
210 USD
GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER® front w. fleece back
windproof, water resistant
3 rear pockets
rear vertical reflective strip
no
Castelli Mortirolo VI cycling jacket
220 USD
GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER® front
windproof, water resistant
3 rear pockets
reflective back panel
no
Gore Wear Endure cycling jacket
230 USD
GORE-TEX PACLITE® Plus
windproof, waterproof
2 zippered front pockets
reflective logos
yes
Gore Wear Phantom cycling jacket
200 USD
GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER®
windproof, water resistant
3 rear pockets
reflective strips on arms
no
Gore Wear Torrent cycling jacket
230 USD
GORE-TEX Active w. fleece lined collar
windproof, water resistant
1 zippered back pocket
reflective details
no
Gore Wear Lupra cycling jacket
180 USD
GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER® front w. GORE® selected fabrics back
windproof, waterproof
2 zippered front pockets
reflective strips on arms
no
Endura Hummvee Waterproof cycling jacket
125 USD
2-layer polyester ripstop w. sealed seams and mesh liner
windproof, waterproof
1 zippered back pocket w. 1 zippered breast pocket
reflective stripes and logos on back, shoulders and front
no
Endura Pakajak cycling jacket
75 USD
Nylon ripstop fabric w. DWR treatment
windproof, water resistant
none
reflective elements front and back
yes
Endura FS260-Pro Adrenaline Race Cape II cycling jacket
110 USD
ExoShell20ST™ 20K fabric
windproof, waterproof
none
reflective logos w. striping
yes
Proviz Nightrider 2.0 cycling jacket
100 euros
Oxford polyester w. REPREVE mesh
windproof, waterproof
2 zippered hand pockets
R360 panneling
no
Proviz Reflect360 Outdoor cycling jacket
120 euros
5K R360 fabric w. REPREVE mesh
windproof, waterproof
2 zippered breast pockets w. 2 zippered hand pockets
R360
no
Fox Racing Ranger Wind cycling jacket
85 USD
Cordura® ripstop fabric w. DWR finish
windproof, water resistant
2 zippered hand pockets
reflective logo
yes
Fox Racing Ranger Tech Fleece cycling jacket
120 USD
TruDri® fabric
windproof, water resistant
2 zippered hand pockets w. 1 zippered breast pocket
none
no
Craft Essence Light Wind cycling jacket
90 euros
polyester ripstop w. DWR treatment
windproof, water resistant
none
reflective elements
yes
POC Motion Wind cycling jacket
140 euros
Nylon spandex fabric w. DWR treatment
windproof, water resistant
1 zippered breast pocket
reflective front logo and back stripes
yes
Pearl Izumi Zephrr Barrier cycling jacket
100 USD
Polyester ripstop fabric w. PI Dry®® technology
windproof, water resistant
1 zippered back pocket
BioViz® striping
no
Giro Chrono Expert Wind cycling jacket
120 USD
Nylon ripstop fabric w. DWR treatment
windproof, water resistant
none
reflective strip on back
yes
Leatt MTB AllMtn 2.0 V22 cycling jacket
130 USD
5K w. DWR treatment
windproof, water resistant
2 zippered hand pockets
reflective elements
yes
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Johan van Seijen

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Johan van Seijen is the founder of restoration.bike. His passion for cycling in general, and restoring older bikes turned into a website to share his knowledge with a broader audience. Starting out on his father’s road bike and riding classics as the Amstel Gold Race and Liege Bastogne Liege he has shifted his attention to trail, XC, and gravel riding since. No matter how much he loves writing about everything related to cycling, nothing beats actually using his ever-expanding bicycle collection.

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