Funkier Attack Mens Waterproof Jacket

The Funkier Attack Mens Waterproof Jacket is a decent option for winter training and general riding. Like most shells around this price point, it's made from 100% nylon and has a waterproof rating of 10,000mm per hour. However, superior ventilation means it's more comfortable for faster-paced rides in milder temperatures than many.

Inside, the Funkier features the familiar mesh lining, which serves to assist the process of ventilation and breathing while retaining wanted warmth. It also helps protect the outer shell from premature wear.

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The bright fluoro and Scotchlite reflective graphics of our test jacket are arguably the default choice for dull, overcast days, but there's a more subtle red alternative. Either way, detailing is very good throughout. The collar is longer than most, ensuring complete protection against rain and chill without feeling restrictive when fully closed. The same goes for Lycra inner cuffs, which continue this weather-blocking theme.

Raglan sleeves ensure complete freedom of movement around the shoulders, welcome on longer rides, and the back is long enough to offer decent protection from the elements. I've remained generally temperate when the mercury's been meandering between 3 and 12 degrees.

With baselayers and thinner mid-layers, I've been able to canter along at a steady 20mph with only trace dampness forming around my lower back after 25 minutes. Extended zippers beneath the arms are reasonably user-friendly mid-ride thanks to sensibly sized tags, and even with temperatures in double figures I've never needed to drop the main zip.

Drop-down tails are less common than they once were. Here there's a narrow strip designed to defend one's derriere from rain and other spray churned up along wet roads. It's surprisingly effective too, even off-road. Out playing on a borrowed gravel bike, cutting through churned bridlepath and forest trails, my back and buttocks remained largely dry. The outer shell also seems pretty hardy, showing little sign of trauma despite being ravaged by overhanging branches and brambles.

It hasn't missed a beat on longer, cold, wet rides either – water simply beads up and rolls away as I'd hope.

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There are three sets of pockets: a shielded poacher that was large enough for half a dozen medium sized greetings cards, or a midi pump, two tubes, banana, spare AA batteries and pocket multi-tool. Up front, we have a decent sized breast pocket that will manage a 5inch smartphone or wallet. Two at the hip are perfect for keys and similar valuables, or just parking the hands at rest stops. Sometimes these can be badly designed, so larger bunches of keys can bounce around and feel obvious, but the Funkier has passed my jailer's bunch test with flying colours.

All told, the Funkier has been a very pleasant surprise. Those looking for a more relaxed commuter model that doubles as a general outdoor jacket with jeans would probably find the Altura Nevis III a better bet, but the Attack is well worth a closer look if you're in the market for a technical jacket at the more affordable end of the market.

Verdict

Sporty technical jacket with some unusually nice touches for the money