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Q36.5 Rain Shell Jacket
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$430.00
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$430.00
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SKU: 065X.052.XXXS Option: Nautica Blue / XXXS
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Q36.5 Rain Shell Jacket
$430.00
Q36.5 Rain Shell Jacket Info
The Q36.5 Rain Shell Jacket is a lightweight cycling rain jacket built to be worn for a whole ride in wet weather and packed into a back pocket when the sky clears. It weighs 120 g in size M, and Q36.5 designed it for long rides in the rain and days when the forecast can't be trusted.
Fabric and waterproofing
The jacket uses a proprietary three-layer material: a high-density woven outer face of 7-denier nylon, backed by a hydrophobic polyamide membrane. Q36.5 rates the membrane at a 20,000 mm water column, and the overall composition is 75% polyamide and 25% polyurethane. The seams are fully taped, which Q36.5 describes as expert Italian hand-taped construction. Taped seams matter on a jacket like this, because stitching is where water gets in. The membrane is also designed to breathe, so you can wear the jacket from start to finish without moisture building up inside.
Collar, closure and fit
The collar is made from two materials. The inner layer is soft against skin or a high-collared jersey, while the outer layer uses the same waterproof fabric as the rest of the jacket. Q36.5 calls it a hermetic collar and says it forms an airtight seal against the neck when fully zipped, which is where a lot of rain jackets let water run down. The zipper is water repellent. At the waist and hem, a dual-level elastic holds the jacket in place: the upper elastic sits at the waist and a lower grippy elastic keeps the hem from riding up. The cut is made for the riding position rather than for walking around.
Visibility and packing
A reflective logo and reflective rear inserts add visibility on the road in poor light. The jacket packs down small enough to carry in a jersey back pocket, which suits rides where rain is possible but not certain.
Q36.5 offers the Rain Shell Jacket in Black, Ice Grey, Nautica Blue and Poppy Orange, and the size chart on this page lists chest, waist, height and weight for each size to help you choose. It is a good fit for riders who want a dedicated shell they can leave in a pocket until they need it.
The RA Perspective
This is a shell for riders who would rather carry a jacket that weighs 120 g than get caught without one. It packs into a jersey pocket and does not ask much of you until the weather turns. That is the main reason to buy it.
What stands out in the spec is the combination of a 20,000 mm membrane and fully taped seams. Plenty of lightweight jackets claim to be waterproof but leak at the seams or the collar. Q36.5's sealed collar and elastic hem are aimed at those weak points, and the jacket is cut to sit close in the riding position instead of flapping.
There are tradeoffs. At $430 it costs a lot for a piece you hope not to use. It has no pockets of its own, so you will be relying on the pockets of your jersey underneath. A close-fitting shell also means you should check the size chart and think about what you will wear under it. One customer on Q36.5's site went up a size to fit over a small jersey.
We would reach for it on long rides where the forecast is uncertain, spring and fall rides, and any trip where a rain jacket needs to disappear into a pocket. If you ride in rain all winter and want something warmer, a heavier insulated shell will serve you better.
Q36.5 Rain Shell Jacket Size Chart
Q36.5 Men's Jersey and Bib Shorts Sizing
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