Q36.5 Adventure Winter Jacket - Womens

The Q36.5 Adventure Winter Jacket - Women's is a winter cycling jacket that combines a waterproof shell and thermal insulation in one piece. Q36.5 positions it as a versatile jacket for the all-rounder rather than a race piece, and it weighs about 280 g. The brand says the idea came from winter sports in the Dolomites, including skiing, ski touring and mountaineering.

The outer shell is a body-mapped, three-layer waterproof fabric that Q36.5 calls UF 75Shell, with a durable water-repellent treatment. Q36.5's RSR body mapping places breathable panels and different fabric densities according to where you sweat most. Inside, a brushed knit called UF Air Insulation is designed to trap warm air against the skin and move moisture away before it condenses into sweat. Q36.5 says the sandwich construction makes the jacket about 30% lighter than its Termica jacket. Q36.5 does not publish a waterproof rating in millimeters, so treat the shell as water-resistant protection for cold, damp rides rather than a downpour shell.

The jacket uses a women's pattern with a snug fit, and an extra drawstring at the hem seals out cold air around the lower back. A hermetic collar system adds a second, soft elastic fleece collar inside the main collar to close the gap at the back of the neck. Q36.5 rates the jacket for +23°F to +46°F. That makes this women's winter cycling jacket a good fit for cold commutes, gravel rides and winter road miles that stay above deep-freeze conditions. It comes in Black in sizes XS through L.