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Q36.5 Vampire Shell Jacket
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SKU: 064P.002.XXS Option: Black / XXS
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Q36.5 Vampire Shell Jacket
$470.00
Q36.5 Vampire Shell Jacket Info
The Q36.5 Vampire Shell Jacket is an ultralight, fleece-lined rain jacket from Q36.5, built for the brand's Pro riders who need warmth on wet days. Q36.5 positions it for long rides in cold rain as well as fast winter training. It is a waterproof cycling jacket that is also insulated, so you don't have to layer a shell over a thermal.
Waterproof Membrane Bonded to Air Insulation
The jacket uses a 10,000mm water column membrane with fully taped external seams, so water stays out at the stitching as well as across the fabric. The membrane is bonded to Q36.5's ultralight Air Insulation. Bonding the two layers into one fabric keeps the jacket thin and light. Q36.5 lists it at 292 grams in size M.
Insulation is placed by zone. Air Insulation covers all the front-facing areas, including the entire front torso and the arms, which take the most wind. The back and inner arms are unlined. Q36.5 says that gives better thermoregulation during high-intensity efforts, because the areas that run hottest can shed heat. The brand rates the jacket for a temperature range of 41°F to 50°F (5°C to 10°C).
Hermetic Collar and Race Fit
The jacket takes its name from the extra-long hermetic collar. Q36.5 describes it as a signature design with added length to protect the sensitive areas around the neck and throat. On a cold, wet descent, a collar that rides high keeps spray and drafts from reaching your skin.
The cut is Q36.5's Race Fit, an aero-oriented block designed to sit close without wrinkling. It runs slightly tighter than the brand's standard fit, so Q36.5 recommends sizing up if you usually wear a small. Check the size chart on this page against your chest and waist measurements before ordering.
The Vampire Shell Jacket comes in Black. It is made in Italy. It suits riders who train through the cold months and want a single jacket that handles rain and low temperatures without the bulk of separate layers.
The RA Perspective
The Vampire Shell is a rain jacket with a thermal lining, which makes it warmer than a typical shell. The membrane is bonded to the insulation, so it is a single thin layer rather than a shell with a separate liner. It works best in the cool, wet range Q36.5 designed it for, and we would not choose it for a mild spring shower.
What stands out is how the insulation is laid out. The front torso and arms are lined, because that is where wind and rain hit hardest. The back and inner arms are left bare so heat can escape on hard efforts. On a cold group ride that should make it more comfortable than a fully lined jacket, though we have not worn it in every condition.
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 little room for bulky layers underneath. Q36.5 recommends sizing up if you normally wear a small, and we would follow that, especially over a thicker baselayer.
At $470 it is a premium piece, and it makes the most sense for riders who train through winter and want one purpose-built jacket. We would reach for it on cold, wet days when the pace is up and staying dry matters.
Q36.5 Vampire Shell Jacket Size Chart
Q36.5 Men's Jersey and Bib Shorts Sizing
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