Yes, in an ideal world I would be able to do that with everything we review - but it's not practical with the volume of kit we cover. My personal feeling, and I know not everyone will agree with this, is that I've worn (and continue to wear) so many Gore-Tex jackets that I can trust the Gore-Tex brand on rain protection. If a Gore-Tex jacket were to leak there is also the guarantee provided by Gore themselves. If we did decide to wait for rain, how much do we need to ride in to prove it's waterproof - will a shower be enough, or should we wait until the Met Office issue a storm warning before heading out? We could alternatively devise a like-for-like hose test to see what each jacket will resist, but that's not really where I want to go with these reviews. It's not perfect, but if anyone buys a garment and finds the sales pitch statement lacking then it can be returned as faulty while under the manufacturer warranty. Thanks for getting in touch and I hope that helps explain my rationale. Cheers, Tony
Hi, they are both rated as 100% waterproof, yes. The Kalix 2.0 has a two-layer Gore-Tex membrane, while a Gore-Tex Pro jacket such as the Rukka Nivala 2.0 has a three-layer Gore-Tex membrane. The two-layer set-up is more flexible and also cheaper. The three-layer Pro set-up is stiffer and more expensive, but Gore claim better breathability because the membrane layer is thinner than in the two-layer set-up. It can be thinner because the third layer is a mesh fabric that protects it from wear. I hope that helps. Cheers, Tony
Great review, Tony - what was the ventilation like in warmer weather though? I’m thinking of getting this as almost a 4 season jacket, with only a mesh alternative for really hot days. Do you think it could be the perfect all-rounder or just too warm? Happy to layer up when it’s cold so that’s not an issue at all.
Thanks Karl. It's not vented enough to be ideal in all weathers, but I think if you have a mesh jacket for the hot days then you'll be fine. Any time it gets warm enough to be an issue, it'll be warm enough to wear mesh instead I would say. Cheers, Tony
As you’ve tested it, why wasn’t it tested in the wet so you can confirm what the sales pitch states?
Yes, in an ideal world I would be able to do that with everything we review - but it's not practical with the volume of kit we cover. My personal feeling, and I know not everyone will agree with this, is that I've worn (and continue to wear) so many Gore-Tex jackets that I can trust the Gore-Tex brand on rain protection. If a Gore-Tex jacket were to leak there is also the guarantee provided by Gore themselves. If we did decide to wait for rain, how much do we need to ride in to prove it's waterproof - will a shower be enough, or should we wait until the Met Office issue a storm warning before heading out? We could alternatively devise a like-for-like hose test to see what each jacket will resist, but that's not really where I want to go with these reviews. It's not perfect, but if anyone buys a garment and finds the sales pitch statement lacking then it can be returned as faulty while under the manufacturer warranty. Thanks for getting in touch and I hope that helps explain my rationale. Cheers, Tony
is the length of this jacket midway between a sporty jacket and a touring jacket?
Yes - that's a pretty accurate way of putting it. Cheers, Tony
Hi, whats the difference between The GORETEX PRO and just GORETEX like Kalix. Both of them is 100% waterproof?
Hi, they are both rated as 100% waterproof, yes. The Kalix 2.0 has a two-layer Gore-Tex membrane, while a Gore-Tex Pro jacket such as the Rukka Nivala 2.0 has a three-layer Gore-Tex membrane. The two-layer set-up is more flexible and also cheaper. The three-layer Pro set-up is stiffer and more expensive, but Gore claim better breathability because the membrane layer is thinner than in the two-layer set-up. It can be thinner because the third layer is a mesh fabric that protects it from wear. I hope that helps. Cheers, Tony
Great review, Tony - what was the ventilation like in warmer weather though? I’m thinking of getting this as almost a 4 season jacket, with only a mesh alternative for really hot days. Do you think it could be the perfect all-rounder or just too warm? Happy to layer up when it’s cold so that’s not an issue at all.
Thanks Karl. It's not vented enough to be ideal in all weathers, but I think if you have a mesh jacket for the hot days then you'll be fine. Any time it gets warm enough to be an issue, it'll be warm enough to wear mesh instead I would say. Cheers, Tony
Dark colours should be banned ! The amazing part is the manufactures do not offer brights colors for the same merchandise.
it has reflective strips and letters
@@beetleything1864 How refreshing !