GORE® C5 GORE-TEX Trail Hooded Jacket

When the rain comes in you need a reliable jacket ready and waiting in your pack. This tough, hard-working jacket is an indispensable part of your mountain bike kit and will keep you dry and comfortable till the end of your ride.

Robust whilst remaining easy to stow away, it features strong rip-stop GORE-TEX PACLITE® Plus fabric in the elbow area and beneath your pack where it is needed and lighter GORE-TEX Active material in the main body, keeping weight down and allowing for complete freedom of movement as you ride. Fully waterproof yet highly breathable, you won’t feel an unpleasant build-up of sweat or heat even during high energy riding.

For increased rain protection an adjustable, close fitting hood, keeping the rain out whilst still allowing exceptional visibility to focus on the trail ahead. A highly versatile jacket with technical appearance and mountain bike styling, it is as at home on the trails as you are.

Athlete quote:
“This jacket is in my pack on every ride. It is super lightweight so it is no worries to carry it and if rain blows up I know I’ll get home dry.” Simon Gegenheimer, GORE® Athlete

Designed for:
Trail rider who wants to be prepared for unpredictable weather – on and off the trails

Why we made this
Since decades we are developing different GORE-TEX materials to meet the expectations of our consumers – and we can combine them in nearly any way. What we`ve seen is a growing group of Mountainbikers, looking for a versatile, yet light, packable but robust waterproof jacket. Here we go.

Design/Development Story
“The idea was to combine the best available GORE-TEX technologies in a contempory style, matching the needs of mountain bikers for full protection, while being able to use it as a versatile jacket on and off the trail.”
Kristina Mora, Designer

More about the GORE® C5 GORE-TEX Trail Hooded Jacket by GORE® Wear:
Redefining what's possible from a lightweight and fully packable waterproof jacket, this MTB-cut outerlayer is rugged and durable. It will stand up to the worst the weather, trails, rocks and branches can throw at you.

About GORE® Wear:
A Company Built on Innovation, Integrity, and Teamwork
Our founder, Bill Gore, established the company on a set of beliefs and principles that guide us in the decisions we make, the work we do, and the way we behave. It’s our commitment to improve lives and our passion for innovation that shapes everything we do. At GORE®Wear, we believe everyone is capable of doing extraordinary things. This shared belief drives us to continually strive to make athletes’ lives better.

Making Athletes’ Lives Better
We invent, design, and produce best in class products for high-aerobic activities. Our products enable athletes to perform at their best and help them achieve their individual goals – no matter who they are and no matter what the weather throws at them.

We are Athletes and Scientists
We combine over half-a-century of science-based expertise with a deep understanding of the daily challenges athletes face. We design and develop product solutions for those driven by the desire to continuously improve. Our product teams use a systematic approach throughout the entire development process to create the perfect tool for the job. It is a combination of stringent lab testing and real-life input that creates products that meet, exceed, and set the standards for performance, durability, and protection. Our never-ending process of improvement and shared commitment to progress is what gets us up in the morning.

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Does the jacket have a 2-way zipper? I have now visited about 20 stores, everywhere only the photos from the Gore website, everywhere no 2-way zipper. In 2 tests, however, then pictures WITH 2-way zipper?! On the Gore side no word, no picture, nothing - however, there are not even mentioned the 2 front pockets - so please - what is correct ???