As ever when trying to decipher what the best waterproof cycling jackets are, the question that always bubbles to the front of my mind is “what does ‘best’ mean to you?”. For some, it’s absolute protection. For others, there’s a style element, or versatility, or value. I’ve had the Lightweight Anorak from Maap’s Alt_Road collection in the cupboard since Autumn 2022, and much like the Alt_Road Half-Zip jersey it’s become a bit of a staple, but perhaps not in the space for which it was intended.
I’ve taken it around the Lake District on bikepacking trips, on commutes, and just kicking about in town. It has its merits for a number of applications, but in my opinion, it shines most as more of a capable windbreaker; an emergency shell you can wear to the pub.
