Bad weather doesn't cancel rides in the UK. It just separates the jackets worth owning from the ones you'll regret buying.
The Endura MT500 Advanced Waterproof Jacket has been redesigned from an already well-regarded base, and the changes are the kind that actually matter on the trail.
The ExoShell30™DR fabric pushes the waterproof rating to 20,000mm while the breathability sits at 30,000 g/m²/24hr, which means you're not just staying dry from the rain, you're staying dry from the inside too, even when you're working hard on a long climb.
If you're looking at cycling jackets to stay warm and dry through autumn and winter riding, the MT500 sits right at the top of that shortlist.
The MT500 waterproof jacket also gets a reworked 3-way adjustable front zip with a new popper system that keeps the flap in place at speed, something that sounds minor until you've spent an hour listening to a zip flap slapping in the wind. Underarm vents give you a quick way to dump heat on the fly without stopping to strip layers.
The helmet-compatible hood fits properly over a lid, adjusts for volume and tucks away without fuss when you don't need it. Pockets are well thought out too: two hand pockets, external and internal chest pockets, and a large internal mesh stash pocket for the bits you need to grab quickly.
- Exceptionally breathable ExoShell30™DR waterproof fabric, 20,000mm waterproof / 30,000 g/m²/24hr breathability rating
- Durable water repellent finish with water repellent zips and storm flaps
- Helmet-compatible hood with volume adjusters and stowage poppers, so it works when you need it and stays out of the way when you don't
- Multiple venting options including underarm vents and a 3-way popper system for flap-free front zip airflow, even at speed
- Two hand pockets, external and internal chest pockets, and a large internal mesh stash pocket
Endura jackets have a solid reputation for getting the practical details right, and the Endura MT500 jacket is a good example of that. For anyone building out their upper body kit for year-round trail riding, this is the layer you'll reach for most.