Gore ONE Gore-Tex Active Jacket review

Hailed as the 'one' waterproof jacket you will ever need, does the Gore ONE Gore-Tex Active jacket live up to the hype? Here is our review

Gore One Gore-Tex Active jacket
Cycling Weekly Verdict

The most technologically advanced jacket we have tested, with outstanding waterproofing and breathability. It is comparable to a lightweight rain cape, but with the performance of a hardshell. Although expensive, if you require the best, this is it.

Reasons to buy
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    Ridiculously light

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    retains water proofing

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    permanent beading

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    best water proof fabric we have tested

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    very breathable

Reasons to avoid
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    No rip fast zip

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    Low-vis

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You can trust Cycling Weekly. Our team of experts put in hard miles testing cycling tech and will always share honest, unbiased advice to help you choose. Find out more about how we test.

The Gore One Gore-Tex Active Jacket is a light weight packable, water proof jacket specifically designed for cycling. With a retail price of £220 our expectations were high, so what makes this jacket so special?

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(Image credit: DG)

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