The Chapeau! Echelon is made from a fully waterproof fabric and so is ideal for changeable days with passing showers, or when you want to protect your core from rain and road spray, without resorting to a full jacket.

While it is not as compact as other gilets on the market, Chapeau have instead focussed on waterproofing, and it will still squeeze into a jersey pocket.

Review: Chapeau! Echelon Gilet

The durable, stretchy polyamide and elastene fabric may have more in common with a jacket, but for the spring and autumn (and the worst summer days), it offers a very effective barrier against the elements. It’ll work well over long sleeve layers in winter, too, and there’s also a generous amount of reflective detailing.

Price: £94.99
Website: Chapeau!