GripGrab Women’s Windbuster Windproof Lightweight Vest review - minimalist design executed well

A two-zipper and a mesh rear panel really help aid temperature regulation and work excellently with the front windshield

Female cyclist wearing the GripGrab Women’s Windbuster Windproof Lightweight Vest
(Image credit: Future)
Cycling Weekly Verdict

This gilet does exactly what it says on the tin - it’s a windproof and lightweight option that knocks the edge off the windchill when descending. It has a small pack size which makes it easy to stash in a jersey pocket and the two-way zipper is useful for regulating your temperature. It doesn’t have a pouch to pack away into, though, so you just have to scrunch it up.

Reasons to buy
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    Easy temperature regulation with two-way zipper

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    Lightweight - only 74 g

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    High collar

Reasons to avoid
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    No integrated packable pouch

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    No rear pockets

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Gilets, or vests, are one of the most useful pieces of cycling kit, in my opinion. They provide an outsized level of warmth for their compact pack-size - which is super useful for cold starts, long descents or time-consuming mechanicals. They’re a core part of my layering system and I rarely leave for a bike ride without one. But how does this option stack up against the best cycling vests?

GripGrab Windbuster Vest: construction

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