GOREWEAR

C3 GORE-TEX INFINIUM Thermo Jacket - Men's

Handles MN cold & slush, good build

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

US L

Twin Cities MN rider wanted a winter slush- and wind-resistant jacket down to teens "feels like" temps that also provided "see-me" visibility in the typical short, overcast winter days and dusk. I've got maybe a dozen uses ranging from feels-like 10° to 30°s. Excellent "See-me" in my neon yellow version. I'm pretty cold-blooded but the jacket plus a 250g long-sleeved underwool was still good for the lows - could feel the cold transmitting thru but never felt like too little insulation - and a wool tee was adequate for the 30°s. My rides are usually an hour to do 14 miles. (I'll have to find something else for "see-me" safety above 35° I'd guess, since I started to drop the zipper on that ride). Plenty of slush-splash but I didn't feel it and didn't seep thru. Build quality seems really solid but strangely I confirmed mens on the tag but it has women's zipper - no biggie. Only one season under my belt but it feels like it'll be good for many more. Back pockets useful for additional gloves and the zipper pocket on the right fits phones no problem. I'm 6'1' 170# 60 YO average proportions prefer an athletic fit and usually but "M"; the US "L" fits great with those underwools without being restrictive but also not flapping. Good low-back cover. Sleeves could use 1/2" to be perfect but work well with heavier cuffed gloves over the sleeve and with lighter gloves tucked under the sleeve even with a fitness watch on. I'd buy it again and recommend

Stay warm. Be seen. High quality.

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

I've used this a number of times now. Temps around 40 degrees. Layers underneath. No problems with cold or wind.

Gore jacket

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Have used this for a month in cold weather 40-50 degress. It is a very solid product with excellent quality

Infinium C3 Jacket

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Good at stopping the wind. Insulates well. Only concern is the fit. I normally wear a Large jacket, but I ordered an XL based on prior experiences with C5's. I hoped this might be a little more generous in its sizing.

Strange

I ordered a US XL, came as an EU XXL, which is too big, but according to the size chart is supposed to be XL. The size difference is huge, a US L is 42.5 a US XL is 43.5 but acutally is more like a US 45, I wear a US 43 so the XL which is actually a US XXL is too big and the size down according to the chart is too small!

C3 gortex bike jacket

Ordered a mans extra large and it wouldnt fit across my shoulders. I am 5ft6, 170 pounds. It was too small for my 118 pound 5ft 4 wife.

My warmest jersey

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

I bought this to use for rides when the temperature is in the 40s. What I found is that it is warmer than I expected because of the windstopper layer. I use it with a good base layer for rides in the 30s. I just came back from a ride where it was 31 and the base layer absorbed a bunch of sweat. Highly highly recommended. I find the US versus European sizing amusing, but I suspect that anyone who has bought garments from European manufactures knows this already. Another thing that makes this really warm. It has a tall warm collar.

Great purchase

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

Medium

Height:

5' 6"

Weight:

135

I'm 5'6" and 135 Lbs wearing medium size. It's run a little bit large to my body, but it wasn't bad. Some reviews on the Gorewear website say products run small on thermal jersey, which is not on my case. But I'm happy because I didn't want it to fit in my skin. I have to wear a short or long base layer every time. Fabric is soft and comfortable. It's so easy to wear. I have been using it for a couple of times this fall already. Chicago weather around 60 F° and chill windy day. With a short base layer, it's way too warm for me, but in 55 F°, it was perfect. 40 miles round trip both times. Very comfortable. Temperature above 45 F° with a long base layer and a good wind jacket should be just fine for me.

Game changer

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Had been looking for a wind/rain-proof outer layer for rides down to freezing level. Just got this and man, exactly what I was after. Entirely negates wind chill. Tried it out on a 45-degree day with a t-shirt and long-sleeve polyester shirt over that as base layers. Ended up taking off the long-sleeve I was so toasty. Key thing: Read earlier reviews to size up. I'm 5'10", 150 lbs, normally wear a men's small in almost everything for a fitted but not tight look. In this case ordered the US medium and it's just right. Enough room for layers underneath, but not loose, still looks fitted. Style also good, looks performance without being flashy. Highly recommended.

Great jacket - runs small

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Size Bought:

L

Height:

6' 1"

Weight:

165

I wear a medium for all shirts including athletic wear (running, riding). I originally ordered a medium but could barely even put it on. I sent it back and got the large. I just finished my first ride with it. The large-size is perfect, kept me very warm on a 30 mile road bike ride in 40 degree temps with light rain. I wore this jacket and an underarmour baselayer (cold gear). That was plenty to keep me warm on my upper body at this temp. My feeling is it would be fine down into the 30s but not much colder than that.