The top 10 best women's bright cycling jackets

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In this blog I’m going to list the best women’s bright cycling jackets.

As it’s getting dark sooner you still want to remain clearly visible on a bicycle. And a lot of cycling brands cater to this requirement with brightly colored cycling jackets and reflective elements.

Brands even go so far as to make entire panels of their jackets, or even the entirety of the cycling jacket fully reflective when light hits them.

Obviously a combination of these two, bright colors and reflective elements, ensure you can drive more safely at night, and no other road participant can accuse you of not clearly visible.

So with that out of the way, let’s see what’s on this overview of the best women’s bright cycling jackets.

Castelli Commuter W Reflex cycling jacket

As the name suggests the Castelli Commuter W Reflex jacket is one of the few commuter oriented cycling jackets from the Italian brand.

It means a more relaxed fit, longer droptail, and all-over reflective patterning for maximum visibility in busy urban environments.

The jacket features a 3-layer 20K waterproof fabric with fully taped seams, and 2 zippered hand pockets. That’s about as waterproof as you can make a cycling jacket.

It’s not cheap by any stretch of the imagination but the jacket does feature the best the Italian brand has to offer for everyday commuting use.

Gore Wear Tempest cycling jacket

The Gore Wear Tempest jacket is a great-looking winter cycling jacket to keep you riding while temperatures are dropping below zero.

The cycling jacket is made from GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER® and has a fleece back for increased insulation. And the fleece-lined close-fitting collar prevents air from sapping away heat.

With a road cycling oriented fit, the garment sits close to the body and aids a posture riding in the drops.

3 rear pockets are reminiscent of this style of cycling jackets, as are reflective strips on both arms and the rear.

In terms of functionality for deep winter riding in a relatively affordable package, it ticks all the boxes.

Endura Women's Urban Luminite II cycling jacket

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

The Proviz REFLECT360 jacket is the cheapest entry where the entire outer shell is made from their proprietary R360 material.

Besides being windproof and waterproof, you’ll get the absolute maximum in terms of affordable increased reflectiveness.

This cycling jacket also features 2 zippered breast pockets for stowing purposes, and 1 lower back pocket.

Showers Pass Elite 2.1 cycling jacket

When the going gets tough and you need the protection no matter the cost, the Showers Pass Elite 2.1 jacket is the way to go.

The jacket is made from Elite 3-Layer ripstop fabric with DWR water-resistant fabric. Fully taped seams in combination with this very durable fabric ensures no water goes through.

Waterproof zippers close up the jacket, breast pocket, and rear back pocket, while a long drop tail protect you from road spray while riding.

Large 3M reflective striping on both arms and on your back increase visibility significantly.

The only thing which keeps this jacket from just about perfect is that Showers Pass did not include your standard black color.

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 Outdoor cycling jacket

The Inbike Outdoor jacket is an affordable yet well-made allround soft shell cycling jacket.

Featuring reflective elements, and 2 zippered hand pockets, this jacket will protect you from the cold and light rain.

A large droptail design makes it perfect for cycling in general and road cycling in particular.

You either hate or love the bright color scheme, but you can be sure that you increase your visibility when the sun goes down.

Pearl Izumi Quest Barrier Convertible cycling jacket

The Pearl Izumi Quest Barrier Convertible jacket can be quickly turned into a warm cycling vest.

Made from durable Barrier ripstop fabric it’s been treated with a water-repellent coating, making it windproof and water-resistant.

Unlike other cycling jackets with detachable sleeves, this one enables you to remove both ones which snap off and on.

There are multiple storage options with 2 hand pockets and a large rear back pocket to put the loose sleeves into.

When the sleeves are removed the rear back reveals a large mesh panel for increased ventilation.

Pearl Izumi BioViz Barrier cycling jacket

The Pearl Izumi BioViz Barrier jacket is one of the most unique reflective cycling jackets.

Made from polyester ripstop fabric w. PI Dry®® technology, the jacket is windproof with strong water-repellant characteristics.

The entire surface of the jacket has a diamond-shaped reflective pattern made from BioViz reflective material. It basically is your standard reflective material made into a pattern.

The pattern is hardly noticeable in daylight but works like a charm at night.

Specifications women's bright cycling jackets

Name	Price	Material	Weather protection	Pockets	Reflectiveness	Packable	Buy at Amazon
Castelli Commuter W Reflex cycling jacket	240 USD	3-layer allover reflex fabric	windproof, waterproof	2 zippered hand pockets	reflex fabric	no	link
Gore Wear Tempest cycling jacket	170 USD	GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER® w. fleece back	windproof, water resistant	3 rear pockets	reflective strips on arms	no	link
Endura Women’s Urban Luminite II cycling jacket	160 USD	polyester	windproof, waterproof	1 zippered breast pocket w. 2 zippered hand pockets	large reflective panneling	no	link
Proviz Nightrider 2.0 cycling jacket	115 euros	Oxford polyester w. REPREVE mesh	windproof, waterproof	2 zippered hand pockets	R360 panneling	no	link
Proviz REFLECT360 cycling jacket	120 euros	5K R360 fabric w. REPREVE mesh	windproof, waterproof	2 zippered breast pockets w. 2 zippered hand pockets and 1 lower back pocket	R360	no	link
Showers Pass Elite 2.1 cycling jacket	304 euros	Elite™ 3-Layer ripstop fabric w. DWR-free PFC	windproof, waterproof	1 breast pocket with audio port w. zippered back pocket	3M reflective strips on arms and arms	no	link
Showers Pass Syncline CC cycling jacket	149 euros	Artex™ 2.5-layer fabric	windproof, waterproof	2 zippered hand pockets	3M reflective strips on front and back	no	link
Inbike Outdoor cycling jacket	65 USD	softshell	windproof, water resistant	2 zippered hand pockets	reflective logo and strips on back	no	link
Pearl Izumi Quest Barrier Convertible cycling jacket	130 USD	Barrier ripstop fabric w. DWR treatment	windproof, water resistant	2 zippered hand pockets and 1 zippered back pocket	BioViz® striping	no	link
Pearl Izumi BioViz Barrier cycling jacket	130 USD	Polyester ripstop fabric w. PI Dry®® technology	windproof, water resistant	1 zippered back pocket	BioViz® print	no	link