Alexia

I was blown away by how easily this jacket packs into its own pocket—small enough to stash in my jersey without a bulge. The wind-stopping power is real; I rode through a gusty afternoon and stayed perfectly warm.

The down fill is incredibly light, yet this jacket cuts the wind like a much heavier coat. It packs down shockingly small—smaller than my fist—which is perfect for shoving into a jersey pocket on a chilly ride.

I was skeptical about how warm a jacket that packs into a pocket could be, but the traceable Allied Feather down kept me toasty on a freezing morning commute. The wind-stopping power is no joke—I didn't feel a single draft.