Gore Wear Women's Tempest Thermal Jacket review

A three-season layer that will make you feel invulnerable in most conditions

Laura wearing Gore Tempest jacket in front of red leaves
(Image: © Laura Weislo)

Cyclingnews Verdict

The Gore Wear Tempest women's jacket is a sleek, slim-cut piece for three-season warmth. Its wind protection is excellent, water-resistance surprisingly good, and the construction is top-notch

Pros

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    Comfy fleece lining

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    Bold reflective stripes for visibility

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    Attractive slim fit

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    No flapping in the breeze

Cons

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    Tiny pockets that are hard to reach

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    Can feel restrictive

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    May not fit bigger women

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Years ago, I was still trying to be race fit and did stupid things like go out for 100km group rides in the dead of winter even when it was raining, hailing, sleeting, or well below freezing. While most of us would bundle up in layer upon layer and look like a group of Michelin men, there was this one guy on the club named Mark who came dressed in a sleek, red kit that looked as if it couldn't possibly provide comfort in such terrible weather. 

Mark insisted again and again that this magical kit kept him warmer than all of our layers and he certainly didn't seem to suffer. We called it his "super suit" (after the animated film The Incredibles). The kit was made by Gore. I had to have one.

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Laura Weislo
Managing Editor

Laura Weislo has been with Cyclingnews since 2006 after making a switch from a career in science. As Managing Editor, she coordinates coverage for North American events and global news. As former elite-level road racer who dabbled in cyclo-cross and track, Laura has a passion for all three disciplines. When not working she likes to go camping and explore lesser traveled roads, paths and gravel tracks. Laura's specialises in covering doping, anti-doping, UCI governance and performing data analysis.