• Specification

• Price: £35
• Sizes: XS-XXL
• Size tested: M
• Colours: black, white, fluoro orange, blue
• Website: Wiggle

The Aeron offers decent protection from the wind given it’s light weight – just 67g for the size medium tested. That’s it’s primary function, really – there’s no insulation or obvious water resistant properties (though it will keep a little road spray at bay) to talk about but it’s designed as a compact, lightweight layer to wear on a cool spring/summer/autumn morning before it warms up, or to be called into action on those days if the temperature drops a little or you’re faced with a long descent.

The fit, however, is somewhat baggy – even in my usual size, medium, it felt signifcantly too big. With a thicker jersey underneath, it wasn’t so bad, but when riding there was noticeable flapping on the shoulders and upper back, acting a bit like a sail. The length is perfect and the neckline fits well, so the problem is with the oversized cut on the body, which seems at odds with the Aeron range’s position as the racier end of the spectrum, compared to dhb’s Blok and Classic collections.

Two final things to mention: there’s a full-length zip which is pretty robust and has a strip of fabric behind it to help stop any breeze getting through, and there as four colours available: black, white fluoro orange and the blue tested.

Conclusion

Lightweight windproof protection is the main calling card of the dhb Aeron Super Light Packable Windproof Gilet. It’s a pretty simple piece other than that but offers compact, emergency protection from the elements but it’s compromised by the overly relaxed fit.

Pros

– Super light windproof protection

Cons

– Loose fit