Product Full Name | Endura MT500 MK2

Retail Price | £169.99

Stockist Details | Endura 

Endura MT500 MK2 – a raise on a previously excellent jacket

Designed by Scottish riders, Endura clothing was born from the necessity of staying dry and warm. The MT500 has always been one of the bet at this, but this latest Endura MT500 MK2 version is the best yet.

The Endura MT500 MK2 is lighter, more breathable and a lot more technical than the previous MT500 jacket – which was already a great option. The MK2 is very, very good though.

Offering a huge 18,000m waterproof rating and an enormous 64,000mm breathable rating, it’s the nearest to expensive Gore Tex that you can get in terms of fabric performance. This full seam sealed jacket from Endura is one of the best MTB Waterproof Jackets available.

The Endura MT500 is a quality jacket with loads of nice details. Everything is easy to use with or without gloves.

Theres a 3point adjustable helmet hood; huge underarm vents; chest and side pockets and enough reflective detailing to make sure you’re seen a mile off.

The cut is roomy to allow for layers, but has draw cords in the right places to stop it flapping around.

With a team based in Scotland, it would be bad if Endura made a jacket with performance any less than this. It’s a bloody great bit of kit and well worth a look.

Likes

• Incredible performance – ultra breathable and waterproof
• Excellent helmet hood
• Decent storage
• Front pockets double as vents
• Cordura shoulders resist wear, and rubber grips keep your bag in place.
• Lycra cuffs on the sleeves keep drafts out

Gripes

• Rode up slightly without a riding pack – could be a little longer on the back

We Say

With an exceptionally breathable and waterproof fabric, the MT500 MK2 really is an excellent jacket. It’s robust enough for constant use, light enough for faster rides and very waterproof.

This is the most breathable of the MTB Waterproof Jackets we’ve used that isn’t Gore Tex – the ExoShell 60 fabric really is excellent. It’s nice to see that Endura have used a fully helmet compatible hood too – for those trailside stops when it’s thumping it down you can keep heat in, and the elements out.

A truly excellent bit of kit, and worth every penny. 

This review is part of our 8 jacket group test – see the rest of the jackets right here

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