The top 9 best men's reflective cycling jackets

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In this article I’m going to feature the best men’s reflective cycling jackets.

As the season changes so does your ability to be seen effectively in low-light conditions. That’s why, with the exception of most mountain bike jackets, cycling jackets offer increased visibility with the aid of reflective elements.

Reflective elements come in the form of brand logos, striping, bars, panels, or the entire outer shell. And favorite places are the back and both arms, to warn traffic from the rear of your presence on the road.

But some jackets simply do this job better than others, and a couple cover most if not all of the outer shell in reflective material. So if you want to, not being seen shouldn’t be an issue with any of these options.

Let’s take a look at the list of best men’s reflective cycling jackets.

Gore Wear Lupra cycling jacket

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.

Gore Wear C5 GORE-TEX Active cycling jacket

The Gore Wear C5 GORE-TEX Active cycling jacket is a minimal, performance-oriented, and very lightweight waterproof option.

As the name implies, the jacket is made from GORE-TEX Active fabric, which is extremely breathable, yet still waterproof.

With a single zippered back pocket the jacket can be stowed away inside itself, and can be carried around inside another jersey.

For those who want premium quality garment that can be easily carried with you.

Endura Urban Luminite II cycling jacket

If you value visibility you can’t go wrong with the Endura Urban Luminite II cycling jacket.

Wind- and waterproof, this jacket offers all the protection you’ll need, and large asymmetric panels let you be seen from all sides.

Made from durable polyester, the cycling jacket offers zippered ventilation slits under the arms for increased air flow.

With 1 breast pocket and 2 hand pockets, all zippered, the jacket has cinches at the waist for a more elegant look.

You can go for bright neon yellow if you really want to stand out from the crowd at night, or a more subdued pacific blue.

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

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.

Showers Pass Syncline CC cycling jacket

The Showers Pass Syncline CC jacket is a high-quality yet very affordable option considering the amount of functionality this lightweight jacket provides.

2.4 layered waterproof fabric with taped seams, water-resistant zipper, 3M reflective tape, an adjustable hood compatible with a helmet, zippered ventilation vents on both sides, this jacket does it all and does it very well.

It’s probably the best all-round waterproof cycling jacket for the money.

Inbike Reflective Windproof Breathable cycling jacket

The Inbike Reflective Windproof Breathable cycling jacket is one of the most affordable all-round water-resistant options you can find.

Apart from the fact they could improve upon their naming convention, there’s very little wrong with this jacket offering a water-resistant knitted polyester shell with fleece lining.

Loads of storage options come in the form of 2 zippered hand pockets and 2 zippered breast pockets.

So as far as windproof and water-resistant jackets go, this sub-100 dollar one is very good indeed.

POC Thermal cycling jacket

The POC Thermal cycling jacket is a winter cycling jacket for die-hard road cyclists that appreciate high visibility.

Made from a durable waterproof shell in the front where it’s most needed, the cycling jacket features thermal lining to keep you warm in the dead of winter.

The back offers increased ventilation, besides 3 large stow pockets that are entirely made from reflective material for maximum visibility. A smaller zipped pocket is also located in the rear.

Extreme durability, extreme water, wind, and cold proof, this is a jacket to take into sub-zero temperatures.

Pearl Izumi Rove Barrier cycling jacket

The Pearl Izumi Rove Barrier cycling jacket is a great, affordable, allround option from the Italian brand.

Made from recycled stretch woven polyester with their proprietary PI Dry technology, it’s an excellent water-repellant option.

The hood is removable and the jacket offers 2 zippered hand pockets as stowing capacity.

A large reflective droptail ensures increased visibility from the back.

Specifications men's reflective cycling jackets

Name	Price	Material	Weather protection	Pockets	Reflectiveness	Packable	Buy at Amazon
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	link
Gore Wear C5 GORE-TEX Active cycling jacket	220 USD	GORE-TEX Active	windproof, waterproof	1 back stow pocket	reflective logos on both arms, chest and back	yes	link
Endura Urban Luminite II cycling jacket	160 USD	softshell fabric w. DWR treatment and sealed seams	windproof, waterproof	1 zippered breast pocket w. 2 zippered hand pockets	large reflective panneling	no	link
Proviz Nightrider 2.0 cycling jacket	100 euros	Oxford polyester w. REPREVE mesh	windproof, waterproof	2 zippered hand pockets	R360 panneling	no	link
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	link
Showers Pass Syncline CC cycling jacket	146 euros	Artex™ 2.5-layer fabric w. DWR-free PFC	windproof, waterproof	2 zippered hand pockets	3M reflective strips on front and back	no	link
Inbike Reflective Windproof Breathable cycling jacket	85 USD	Water-resistant knitted polyester shell w. fleece lining	windproof, water resistant	2 zippered hand pockets w. 2 zippered breast pockets	reflective elements front and back	no	link
POC Thermal cycling jacket	220 euros	Waterproof and insulated front w. fleece lining	windproof, water resistant	3 back stow pockets	reflective rear pockets	no	link
Pearl Izumi Rove Barrier cycling jacket	150 USD	Stretch woven polyester w. PI Dry®® technology	windproof, water resistant	2 zippered hand pockets	BioViz® droptail	no	link

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.