Choosing the Right OuterwearUpdated 5 days ago
Outerwear — Alpha Jacket, 3-in-1 Wearever Jacket, Body Warmer & Rain Poncho 2.0
VOITED Outerwear is your shield against wind, rain and shifting conditions — from a technical shell to a convertible jacket to packable rain cover, all made from recycled materials. Here's how to pick the right layer for the weather you're heading into.
Which VOITED jacket is right for me?
It comes down to what you need most: pure weather protection, all-in-one versatility, or warmth you can layer. The three work together — the Body Warmer and Alpha Jacket are designed to combine into a modular cold-weather system, while the Wearever does the job of both in a single piece.
| Alpha Jacket | 3-in-1 Wearever Jacket | Body Warmer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Technical weatherproof shell | Convertible insulated jacket + vest | Insulated sleeveless gilet |
| Best for | Wind & rain protection on active days | One jacket for sea-to-city, all conditions | Core warmth & everyday layering |
| Warmth | A shell — layer your insulation underneath | Warm: padded shell + CloudTouch® vest | Warm core, arms free |
| Standout | Windproof, breathable Sympatex® membrane | Wear as a vest, a jacket, or both at once | Packs into its own clip-on sack |
Alpha Jacket — the technical shell
Your protective outer layer for wind, rain and shifting conditions. The Alpha Jacket is built around a recycled Sympatex® membrane that's water-repellent, windproof and breathable — and free of PTFE and PFCs — with stormproof details like seam-sealed panels, waterproof zips, an adjustable hood and customisable cuffs. It's a shell rather than an insulated jacket, so you layer your warmth (like the Body Warmer or a fleece) underneath.
Best for: active days out when staying dry and shielded from the wind matters most.
3-in-1 Wearever Jacket — the do-it-all
The most versatile option, and a slimmed-down, city-friendly take on our Drycoat. It pairs a water-repellent padded outer shell (18,000mm waterproof, 5,000mm breathable, in recycled REPREVE® Our Ocean™ fabric) with a reversible, CloudTouch®-lined inner vest that snaps in with loops and poppers. Wear the shell alone, the vest alone, or zip them together for full cold-and-wet protection.
Best for: anyone who wants a single jacket that adapts from a brisk commute to a cold, rainy adventure.
Body Warmer — the layering gilet
A sleeveless insulated warmer that keeps your core toasty without restricting your arms. Wear it on its own on crisp days, or under a shell when it's colder — it pairs especially well with the Alpha Jacket. It's made from recycled polyester with a Cire coating and DWR finish (so it resists light moisture), has pockets inside and out, and packs away into its own clip-on sack.
Best for: year-round layering, travel and commutes where you want warmth you can add or remove easily.
The short version:
- for weatherproofing choose the Alpha Jacket;
- for one jacket that does everything choose the 3-in-1 Wearever Jacket;
- for adaptable core warmth choose the Body Warmer.
What does the "3-in-1" Wearever Jacket do?
Just like our 4-in-1 blankets, the Wearever is really several garments in one — three ways to wear it, so it adapts to the weather instead of you carrying a separate jacket and gilet.
- Vest — wear the reversible, CloudTouch®-lined inner vest on its own for lightweight warmth on milder days. (It's reversible, so it's effectively two looks in itself.)
- Jacket — wear the padded, water-repellent outer shell on its own as a weatherproof jacket, with its hood, storm flap and fleece-lined pockets.
- Both combined — zip and popper the vest into the shell for a fully insulated, weatherproof jacket built for the cold and wet.
The two layers join with an internal loop-and-popper system and a full-length zip, and the outer shell carries an 18,000mm waterproof / 5,000mm breathable rating — so combining them gives you serious protection, while splitting them gives you two lighter options for milder days.
What is the Rain Poncho 2.0, and when should I choose it?
The Rain Poncho 2.0 bridges the gap between a rain jacket and a pack cover. It's an ultra-lightweight, generously cut poncho designed to keep both you and your gear dry — the roomy fit goes right over a backpack or helmet, so nothing gets left out in the rain.
It's made from 100% recycled 50D Ripstop REPREVE® polyester with a 2.5-layer membrane rated to an 18,000mm waterproof column. Thoughtful details include a stormproof, helmet-compatible hood with a reinforced visor, a high collar with a waterproof zip, long sleeves with integrated thumb loops, reflective logos for low light, and two zipped side pockets with storm flaps. Best of all, it packs down into its own compact pouch (tucked inside a side pocket) so it's easy to stash until the weather turns. Machine washable at 30°C.
Choose the Rain Poncho 2.0 over a jacket when you want packable, full waterproof coverage for you and your backpack — ideal for commuting, cycling, hiking and festivals.
Choose the Alpha Jacket instead when you want a closer-fitting technical shell to move and layer in, rather than a roomy cape over your pack.
Good to know: All VOITED Outerwear is made from recycled materials and machine washable at 30°C (86°F) — use minimal detergent and avoid tumble drying.