We rely on the Rain Shell Vest when the forecast sits on the fence or the ride starts wet and stays there. Q36.5 gives it a clean, minimalist design—no excess, no flapping—and focuses instead on the details that matter: taped seams, a waterproof zipper and a fabric that sheds heavy rain without suffocating on the climbs.

It’s slim enough to stay tucked under a jersey hem, light enough to forget about until you need it and cut to keep the core dry without restricting movement. We’ve used it on early morning spins through Sausalito drizzle and full descent marathons off Tam—always impressed by how well it manages internal moisture while keeping the elements out.

When the goal is staying dry without dragging around a full storm shell, this is the piece we reach for. Always in the pocket through shoulder season, often worn start to finish once winter sets in.