Fox Ranger 2.5L Water Jacket Review

[@trailchatter5739]

Nice review mate. I find these kind of vids really helpful - mtb clothing can vary wildly in sizing, so good to get some first hand feedback. Could you fit elbow pads under this jacket?

[@Flash_of_the_peat_hill]

Yep, pretty much any brand will fit under.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Elbow pads would fit easily I feel 👍 Thanks for taking time to comment 😁

[@charlesslwilson]

Great review as always

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks mate 👍

[@andrewcollins867]

Love your tried and tested vids 👌 I love my Crow charcoal hoodie thanks to you chief 🙌 Need a good winter trouser 👖 next tried and tested ? Cheers Jamie Love your trails with Laura and Tomas too ..they are good fun 😄

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks bud. I'm afraid I don't have a good tried and tested winter trouser... I too am on the look out. Let me know if you find something!

[@alexgarcias7450]

Nice review mate !!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks Alex! I appreciate the positivity and you taking time to comment. Thank you 😁

[@christyler4381]

Great review... bought a fox proframe of your review last year, and also very nearly bought a am9 too but I've ended up buying a privateer 161 just got to wait until Feb 😕

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks mate. I'm really pleased the reviews are useful. I'll keep trying to do them every now and again 👍

[@julesmorrissey]

I have the women's Ranger jacket and think it's a pretty good piece of kit. Sleeve length is also often an issue for me but on this jacket they're plenty long enough. Similarly, I also really like the hood which fits over either of my helmets. It's very light and packable but doesn't feel at all flimsy and, so far, has kept me dry. if you can get one for £50 that would be a bonus....😊

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Nice. Sounds like we've had a pretty similar experience. Thanks for taking time to comment 👍

[@J_Harker]

My friend has got one and says it's pretty good

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Yeah, I do think they are pretty decent and pretty complete. Any issues I have are really pretty minor 👍

[@Jc-pf3gw]

Are they all left hand zip? Thanks for the video.

[@TheSharvis]

Just had one delivered yesterday, obviously not used it yet, but it seems decent

[@streetpigeonmtb]

I'm sure you'll get on well with it. Let me know anyways 👍

[@Billyjackkson]

love your vids you should go up airlie monument steep,tech,flow trails also a good jump trail and a huge wooden drop

[@streetpigeonmtb]

That sounds really good. Where is it?

[@XqDezzy10]

Nice review!! Beside rainy day, how the jaket perform with Wind?

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Hi there. It is really good in the wind as it is pretty windproof. It is a thin material though, so in very cold conditions I wear it as an outer-protective layer with a warmer jacket underneath 👍

[@XqDezzy10]

@@streetpigeonmtb thx for the reply!! I agree with you in a cold wind day, warmer jersey (like the fox defend hooded thermo) under this jaket. So with this combo i think we don’t need the 250/300 bucks fox jaket

[@streetpigeonmtb]

@@XqDezzy10 yup. I think your solution works and gives you more options 👍

[@Suduaya]

Love the fit and fabric but the hood with no adjustability kills me, it keeps going off my head/helmet when i face the wind. Thinking of returning it just coz of that, unless you got any tips ? Cheers !

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Hi there. That doesn't sound at all ideal. It's not a problem I ran into but I can imagine if I had it would have been frustrating. If it's not working for you then it makes sense to return it. I'd recommend looking at Endura stuff. I'm loving their kit at the moment.

[@Suduaya]

@@streetpigeonmtb thanks ! will check out Endura

[@streetpigeonmtb]

No worries mate 👍

[@MrStanley-e3v]

Looking to get this bit jistabit concerned about the lack of breathability and under arm vents??

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Yeah. I would look to Endura or other brands now. I've had jackets since that have been better quality and more practical 👍

[@shanew2014]

I've got this item todays from leisure Lakes Bikes - however when you're wearing the jacket, the zip is on the right as you look down. I questioned this with LLB and they looked and confirmed it is a mens jacket, and have said this is how Fox do their jackets. Could you confirm if this is correct please? Thanks

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Sorry Shane. I don't own this jacket any more so I can't look and find out I'm afraid.

[@Jc-pf3gw]

My zip is the same,annoying. ​@@streetpigeonmtb

[@W4YN0T]

Thanks for sharing. Medium for a 6'2 guy!? I'm the same height and wanted to buy XL as I read some comments that the fit is quite tight and it's better to size up. I'm confused as I never ever wear a medium.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Hey man. Medium for me at the time. 6ft 2 and 74kg. Hope that info helps 👍

[@DistrictMountainBiker]

Love mine, only downside I found is the stitching on the pockets (basically the material alongside the zipper) came away within the first couple of weeks. I put this down to the hip pack I use rather than a manufacturing issue, just means they're always open now. Kind of annoying but I haven't stopped using the jacket because everything else about it is great haha! Nice review 👍

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Nice. It has defo been one of my favourite pieces of kit. Im pretty sure I bought mine after seeing your one!

[@jamietaylor9410]

Hi love your reviews. Do you think there would be enough room for the fox titan armoured sports jacket and a long sleeve jersey underneath? Cheers

[@streetpigeonmtb]

I do. The jacket does have a fair bit of room and it is very light and manoeuvrable. Just my thoughts though, I haven't tried that exact combo. I have run in over other jackets and tops though 👍

[@KalanHowse]

So below average weight, 183cm would be suitable for medium sizing? I'm tossing up between medium and large, except large is out of stock and I would like it in a few days. General clothing/t-shirts is large, pants are around 30-32 for perspective.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

I'm a 32 inch and went for small. The waist was good so I'm not sure if medium might be too loose for you. Have you looked at the Endura Singletrack? I'm going to put together a review. Spoiler, they are great and the leg lengths are way better for taller, slimmer folks.

[@KalanHowse]

@@streetpigeonmtb you chose the small jacket? I thought you were wearing a medium... I don’t feel so bad about buying a medium in that case.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Sorry! I was talking about the trousers! I went medium on the jacket! Sorry for the confusion mate 👍

[@Flash_of_the_peat_hill]

I have one and I love it but when the weather is awful (Dumyat two weeks ago) the MT500 onesie comes out to play.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Yeah. These are not for extreme wet weather!

[@leeglover3601]

Is the jacket breathable.??

[@Flash_of_the_peat_hill]

@@leeglover3601 indeed it is, I sweat like a paedo in a playground and even I find it comfortable

[@gabrielmarias972]

Hi! Looks good jacket! Could you weight in a scale? I know its not heavy jacket like 3layers mountain Jckt but usually i do multiday bike trips and its important. Other question after a muddy day, what is the process you do to take care-take off mud-wash the jacket? Thanks a lot

[@streetpigeonmtb]

I will try and weigh it tonight 👍 I tend to just hose it down after a ride. Every third or fourth ride I machine wash it on a 'hand wash' setting at 30 degrees 👍

[@TRUE_RODLER_slittino.sportivo]

Hi, thanks for recension. Is it packable? Thanks

[@streetpigeonmtb]

You could pack it in a back pack or day pack. I think it would be too large for a bum bag or a small bag 👍

[@TRUE_RODLER_slittino.sportivo]

@@streetpigeonmtb thank you!!!

[@Will99x]

I can relate to your struggle with finding clothes that fit without being too baggy, or too short etc. as im basically the same height, and similar weight. Any recommendations for MTB trousers? All those I've seen have quite short inside leg unless you size up to a massive waist

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Hi mate. I'm still on the hunt for trousers that fit. It's a nightmare. I think Endura sizings are half decent but I'd need to try them on to confirm.

[@leeglover3601]

How breathable is the jacket , a helfare one I have is like wearing a bin bag so need something light and breathable.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

It's as breathable as they get. Unfortunately anything that keeps water out also holds hot air in. It packs small though so I often take it on and off depending on the conditions 👍

[@stevenhampson2399]

Do you need something long sleeve underneath? Or is it fine on the skin?

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Hey man. It's not pleasant against bare skin. It feels quite plastic and gets a bit wet with sweat. Get a long sleeve jersey underneath or look for a waterproof that is layered 👍

[@amacsphotography7528]

You know how u use Wondershare Filmora 10, is there an app for it i could get on IOS? 🤔

[@streetpigeonmtb]

I'm pretty sure there is a Filmora app for mobile. I seem to remember that it is called Filmora Go or something 👍

[@amacsphotography7528]

@@streetpigeonmtb cool, could u maybe give me some editing, filming advice and tell me what to improve on? heres my best video kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4rVk6uufJ6SY68 🤙🤔

[@darcyphillips70]

Great review, very objective and great detail.... can we have more of the Bird in shot next time though, bike porn always helps ☺️

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Ha ha. Yeah, bike porn all the way!

[@5492sparky]

Great review Mate. Looks a decent Jacket. I'm looking for a new one so will definitely consider this. 👍

[@streetpigeonmtb]

I'm pleased you found it helpful mate. Let me know if you end up getting one and what you think 👍

[@5492sparky]

@@streetpigeonmtb Will do.

[@pablomansini6449]

@@5492sparky did you get it then?

[@gabimen7460]

Great explanation but , you did not show the jacket much…… i need to see the jacket while you are talking.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks for your feedback 👍

[@markusparkus4952]

I bought the Defend 3L water jacket recently. Unfortunately I felt this jacket wasn't worth the price and I returned it for a full refund. I felt this isn't going to last me. It just felt cheap and lacking in particular areas. Cordura on the backside of the jacket..an option to fold away the hood.. a breast pocket at least. They have some great mtb clothing just not this jacket... in my opinion.

[@andrewcollins867]

One more point .are u using a hair dryer to dry the Bird before the Mrs lets her in the house ??? Lol

[@streetpigeonmtb]

My wife was out 🤣

[@streetpigeonmtb]

I sneak the Bird in when she is away so to speak 🤣🙈

[@R0BBS]

Looking to buy one of these at the moment. Prices still around £100 a year on from this video, good old rip off Britain 😂 It's down to £65 at the moment, think it will serve me well as a part time casual rider

[@streetpigeonmtb]

I know mate. MTB gear is so expensive. I can recommend the Endura Humvee also. Similar price, better quality, but the hood won't fit over a helmet 👍

[@R0BBS]

@@streetpigeonmtb cheers, I'll take a look at that too. Although I like the idea of the hood going over my lid!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Good luck mate. Hopefully you get something sorted 👍

[@tonyparkin3379]

Mine just arrived. Feels badly made when compared to the Madison roam jacket. 1. Pockets and zips are terrible. 2. The cuffs feel cheap. Really cheap. £100 is well overpriced. I paid £65 and that's pushing it.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

I'd probably agree with you. Made this review a few years back. I don't ride Fox stuff anymore. Find it all pricey and the quality isn't great.

[@dlogan14]

I'm not much of a fan of mine. The seams are starting to fall apart and it's far from waterproof.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Interestingly I've started using Endura stuff. I found that after I'd owned the Fox stuff for a long time it started to fall apart. Wish I'd known that when I'd done the review. You can by re-proofer for the jacket. You'll need it if you've used/washed the jacket many times. Hope you find another brand that works for you 👍

[@jakeq6713]

Your audio sucks bro

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Your comment sucks bro