Review from
220 Triathlon
For two years I'd worn the original Gore Phantom and though things couldn't get much better. That was until I tried and tested the 2008 version...Wind, rain, freezing cold - this jacket coped with it all. You simply can't beat Gore's Windstopper fabric. It also comes into its own in the breathability stakes. As for the fit, by upping the Elastane mix in the main back panels from the previous incarnation, it works with your body more fluidly than before. The slightly dropped tail keeps your bottom dry, while stowage is taken care of via three ample rear pockets. Again, this is an improvement on the previous model that had one central zipped rear pocket, which was a bugger to get at on the fly. Unzip your arms to reveal another set of short sleeves, seamlessly turing it into a mild weather top. In fact, the only minor gripe was the reflective detailing on the arms, whose placement seemed to face sideways
In conclusion...
For two years I'd worn the original Gore Phantom and though things couldn't get much better.
Rating: 9/10