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Q36.5 Vampire Jacket Hooded
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$550.00
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SKU: 064PCAP.092.XXS Option: Storm Grey / XXS
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Q36.5 Vampire Jacket Hooded
$550.00
Q36.5 Vampire Jacket Hooded Info
The Q36.5 Vampire Jacket Hooded is a waterproof thermal cycling jacket developed for Q36.5's Pro Team. It is built for fast winter riding in cold, wet conditions, where most rain jackets either clam up or leave you cold. At 292 grams in size M, it is also a light one.
Waterproof Membrane Bonded to Air Insulation
The jacket pairs a 10,000mm water column membrane with fully taped external seams, so rain stays out at the stitching as well as across the fabric. The membrane is bonded to Q36.5's ultralight mesh-fleece Air Insulation. That gives you a rain shell and a thermal layer in a single garment, without the bulk of stacking a jacket over a jersey and a baselayer.
Q36.5 places the insulation where heat loss matters most. Air Insulation covers the front torso and arms, while the back and inner arms are left unlined. The idea is to keep your chest and arms warm against the wind and let heat escape from the areas that run hottest during hard efforts. Q36.5 rates the jacket for a temperature range of 41°F to 50°F.
The Hooded Collar and Integrated Balaclava
The name comes from the extra-long hermetic collar, which extends high up the neck to seal out drafts and spray. Inside it sits an integrated seamless balaclava. You can wear it up under a helmet on the worst days, or remove it and stow it. It also works as a neck gaiter when the weather changes mid-ride. A hood that leaves your head covered without adding a flapping layer over the helmet suits training rides in sleet and near-freezing mornings.
Race Fit for Winter Training
The Vampire Jacket Hooded is cut in Q36.5's Race Fit, a close, aero-oriented block that is slightly tighter than the brand's standard cut. That keeps fabric from flapping in the wind and works well over a jersey or baselayer. Q36.5 recommends sizing up if you normally wear a small, so check the size chart on this page against your measurements before ordering.
The jacket comes in Storm Grey. It sits in Q36.5's premium winter range, for riders who spend real time outside in cold rain and want a jacket that was designed around racing rather than commuting. If you ride through the colder months and want one piece that handles both the weather and the pace, it is a strong fit.
The RA Perspective
The first thing to know about the Vampire Jacket Hooded is that it is a thermal rain jacket, not a standard shell. The membrane is bonded to a mesh-fleece lining, so it is warmer than a typical waterproof layer and works best in the cool, wet range Q36.5 designed it for. We would not pick it for a mild, drizzly spring day.
The integrated balaclava is the standout detail. On a cold training ride it covers your neck and head under a helmet without another layer to manage, and it comes off easily when the temperature changes. The extra-long collar seals well against drafts.
The fit is a true race cut. It is closer than most rain jackets, which helps in a paceline and in crosswinds, but it leaves less room for bulky layers underneath. Q36.5 recommends sizing up if you normally wear a small, and we would follow that, especially if you plan to wear a thicker baselayer.
At $550 it is a serious investment, and it makes the most sense for riders who train through winter and want one purpose-built piece. We would reach for it on cold, wet group rides where you want to stay warm without slowing down.
Q36.5 Vampire Jacket Hooded Size Chart
Q36.5 Men's Jersey and Bib Shorts Sizing
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