Double weave construction separates functional packable jackets from glorified windbreakers. The Pas Normal Studios Mechanism Stow Away Jacket uses this technique to pair a tightly woven outer yarn with a more open inner structure, creating a shell that blocks wind effectively while still moving moisture away from your body. Japanese nylon treated with a non-fluorinated DWR finish handles light rain and road spray without the environmental concerns of traditional water-repellent coatings. This model has been discontinued and replaced by the 2025 version featuring updated PFC-free C0 material.

Where the gilet version leaves your arms exposed, the Stow Away Jacket extends protection to your wrists with fitted elastic cuffs that seal out cold air during fast descents. The extended back panel drops lower than a standard cycling jacket, keeping your lower back covered when you're stretched out on the bike. A silicone gripper along the rear hem prevents road spray from working its way underneath, which makes a real difference on wet roads when every passing vehicle kicks up a wall of water.

Pas Normal Studios cuts this to their Mechanism race fit, which runs close without restriction. A mesh-lined collar adds ventilation at the neck when you're fully zipped, preventing that overheating sensation on climbs. The two-way YKK zipper opens from both ends, giving you access to jersey pockets without completely unzipping the jacket or flooding your torso with cold air. The Road to Nowhere branded puller on the lower zipper provides easy leverage when you need to vent mid-ride.... Read More