dhb Flashlight Windproof Gilet review

dhb's offering for the chilly morning commute is certainly warm enough, but lacks some key features.

Cycling Weekly Verdict

The dhb Flashlight gilet is an adaptable and comfortable gilet which does a good job of being both windproof and breathable. However the oddly-placed reflective patches mean it's not the best for commuting after dark, while the lack of rear pockets are a big oversight.

Reasons to buy
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    Fairly windproof

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    Breathable

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    Comfortable

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    Easy to stow in jersey pocket

Reasons to avoid
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    No pockets

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    Poorly positioned reflective patches

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The mild autumn may not have been great for testing winter jackets (sorry about that), but it's certainly allowed us to get the miles in while clad in the dhb Flashlight Windproof Gilet.

Primarily aimed at commuters, this new design does a good job at keeping a nippy early morning breeze at bay. We found it to be comfortable in temperatures between the high single figures and mid teens, and could possibly push this further with a bit of windchill. The main body of the gilet also comes with a water-repellant Teflon coating, providing good protection from road spray.

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