Mens Portixol Waterproof Jacket (Charcoal)

Ihave bought many and varied articles of clothing from Vulpine. I like the urban look and functionality. The merino is a little catchy and great food for moths! The jacket in question is one of the very few that are visible to drivers, a feature extremely important to riding safety. I would like to see more options in addition to red and this green. As for quality, water and wind proofing is good and lasts; the breathability is wanting but admittedly hard to achieve. The magnets fall off prematurely as do the zippers. ( two of my jackets have had the zippers come away from the seam they are attached to and not the fault of abusive handling.

The good:
• Long sleeves cover wrists very well.
• Long hem line and generous tail cover well, especially useful when not wearing rain trousers.
• Breathability was good on a 1 hour workout ride. Some evidence of moisture buildup but not as bad as many competitors.
• The fit is good. I'm 5'11" and as a Vulpine customer of many years I know the Large normally fits me well. This one does.

The not so good:
• Bulkier (see pic) and heavier (340g) than I was expecting. This is not a stick-it-in-your-jersey pocket rain cape.
• I wasn't expecting hand-warmer pockets in cycling jacket. This is a town jacket feature and adds to the bulk.
• Disappointing that the cuffs can't be cinched down. On my skinny wrists these draughts will be a pain mid winter. Two little tabs of Velcro would add a lot more function for a tiny weight cost.
• Disappointing that the collar can't be tightened either. The cut isn't going to fit everyone and I can see rain rolling down my neck. Likewise a small drawcord would add much function for marginal weight cost.
• I've only used it on one partially wet ride so far, and it wasn't even chucking it down, but you can see on the pic that the DWR treatment is not great, the fabric has already wetted out. Yes the membrane kept the rain out but you expect the DWR to work on an out of the box new garment.

The conclusion:
This is a good jacket. Probably more aimed at commuters than sports cyclists.

Good protection from wind and rain. Highly breathable. I usually wear this when cycling with my Brompton. Packs easy also for when the weather changes.
Wish Vulpine had the matching rain cap for this.

Loved the jacket till the pocket zip broke after 6 months minimal use. Customer service unwilling to support and fix the issue. Not up to the job in all areas. Avoid.

Mens Portixol Waterproof Jacket (Charcoal)

I purchased my first Portixol in 2020. Unfortunately, I crashed on gravel and ripped the jacket. Until then, the jacket held up very well. The waterproofness diminishes over time, so you need to treat it with Nikwax or similar products. The best parts were the fit (quite slim, close to the body) and breathability. The ventilation is really good and the fabric also seems to breathe, so even when I got a bit sweaty, I did not feel like I was in a plastic bag, and the bottom layers dried out quickly.
After the crash, it was an obvious choice to get a new one, but I'm disappointed. Although the jacket is technically identical to the previous one, the size is much bigger. It still fits, but it's looser and baggy. While cycling on drop bars, it folds up on the chest. Also because of that, it weighs more and is not as packable because of the extra material.

The jacket let water in on its first use in the rain. I was sent a replacement but that was no better. I was given a refund. The customer service was good.

This is a very well made and properly thought out jacket. It’s a designed for commuting rather than sport / distance cycling and has the nice useful features and touches you need. And it looks great. I’m delighted with it.

Not a review

Had to go for men’s L as I really wanted this jacket. Women’s was out of stock. It’s too big, but serves the purpose. Striking colour too. Now my husband and I both have a great rain jacket for our cycle adventures.

Bought this as a waterproof winter cycling jacket - it’s great for downpours, but it also doubles as a warm windproof outer layer in minus temperatures (with base layers), despite having no insulation. It fits well and has plenty of length. The high collar keeps out draughts. It breathes well. The seat flap is an excellent design feature. The pockets are useful for gels and are a decent size.

Bought one of these a couple of years ago and loved it. Unfortunately, not enough to remember to take it off the train hook. Had to replace it.
I normally wear M but bought L in order to allow layering sine I use it all year round.
In the summer it is great by itself as a rain jacket or casual jacket for a cooler windy evening.

A nice straightforward cycling jacket, smart looking and well thought out. The fit is not too baggy, almost snug, but with enough room to hold keys and a phone in the pockets. It doesn’t feel like you’re wearing a parachute, which is a problem with a lot of waterproof jackets. Tested in the recent Storm Amy, so it certainly is waterproof. The shoulder vents are a nice touch, and the breathability is good.

Great colour & fit, nice to see a longer sleeve to accommodate the reach position when cycling. Drop down tail also generous.
Not practical for a jersey pocket would be in a pannier / frame bag when not being worn.
Not yet been tested in a severe conditions but early indications are good regarding wind & water resistance.

Robust yet breathable. Comfortable sleeves. Light and practical

This is a great cycling jacket. It is a perfect fit, keeps you dry and is great at keeping the wind out. The jacket packs down small so can fit neatly in any bag for emergency use in unexpected downpours. It has also been styled really well and looks great. The addition of the magneticly stowed bum flap is also an added bonus. I would recommend this jacket to anyone looking for a stylish, comfortable, lightweight and utilitarian jacket.

I still have the original quilted jacket which I have bought in 2014 and I'm using it regularly. Apart from the cuffs which have lost some elasticity it's still looking very good with almost no traces of wear and tear. I was delighted when I found out the jacket was recently added again to the Vulpine catalog, so much delighted that I actually bought two, one in charcoal and one in petrol color, taking advantage of the season sales.
The new jackets look beautiful but I have one complain: they are about an inch shorter than the original model was in the same size. Which means that when you layer up for the colder temperatures and wear, say, a merino zipped hoodie or a pullover over your base layer the bottom part of the garment will stick out from under the jacket, which is both unpractical and looks inelegant. With the local climate (north Adriatic) I was able to use the original quilted jacket in the winter with some layering (the temperature seldom drops under 8 Celsius) but with the new version I can't do that anymore. Also the jacket could really use drawstrings at the hem to make it even more practical.

This is a great waterproof / windproof jacket. Very stylish & a great fir - true to size. Only thing I'd change would be a bit of lining in the sleeves when wearing a T shirt. Otherwise great!

Great looking jacket, tried lots in the past 50 years. Yet to ware it in the rain