IN BRIEF
Cycling apparel brand Ornot is launching the Fog Eater, a hooded rain jacket cut for the bike. It is made from three-layer Pertex Shield with taped seams, rated 20K waterproof and 20K breathable, with a PFC-free water-repellent finish. It weighs 280 g in size M and packs into its own pocket. The hood fits under a helmet. It costs $325, in Stone Green or Citron for men and Citron for women.
| Price | 325 $ |
| Fabric | 3-layer Pertex Shield, taped seams |
| Waterproofing / breathability | 20K / 20K |
| Finish | PFC-free water-repellent |
| Weight | 280 g (size M) |
| Hood | under-helmet, 3-point adjustment, peak |
| Colours | men: Stone Green, Citron · women: Citron |
Ornot started from a mountaineering jacket and adapted it to cycling: three-layer Pertex Shield fabric, a longer back, a PFC-free water-repellent finish. The Fog Eater is the brand’s lightweight rain jacket, alongside its Magic Shell, which is warmer and more closely fitted.
The Ornot Fog Eater, a rain shell you forget you’re wearing
The fabric is a three-layer Pertex Shield with fully taped seams, rated at 20K waterproofing and 20K breathability. The water-repellent finish is PFC-free. The jacket weighs 280 g in size M and packs into its left hand pocket, which turns into a small stuff sack.
A hood that fits under the helmet
The hood is sized to be worn under a helmet, with three-point adjustment and a peak to keep the rain off. The official product page states that this design keeps the head dry in a real downpour and stops the hood from catching the wind, while still working as a normal hood once off the bike.
The cut is designed for riding: articulated sleeves, a longer back, yet roomy enough for the office or a stroll around town. The two-way zip opens from the bottom to reach jersey pockets or to vent without opening the chest. The mesh-lined hand pockets double as vents; there are also inside pockets, a zipped rear pocket, reflective details and a hem drawcord to stop the jacket flapping in the wind.
$325, in two colours
The Fog Eater costs $325 on Ornot’s online shop, in both the men’s and women’s versions. As of 16 October, a price in euros could not be established: Ornot’s shop served us its prices in dollars. Men can choose between Stone Green and Citron, women wear it in Citron. Ornot says it fits true to size, with room for a layer underneath, and recommends sizing up for a more relaxed fit.
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