Scott RC Pro Gore-Tex Waterproof Jacket review
The Scott RC Pro Gore-Tex is a very premium waterproof jacket, but might warrant the investment if you demand wet-weather excellence

Considering how much it costs (£274.99), you’d expect the Scott RC Pro Gore-Tex Waterproof Jacket to be a high performer. And it is, in many ways.
Waterproofing comes in the form of Gore-Tex Paclite Plus and is backed up by taped seams and a substantial full-length storm flap sitting behind the zip.
Neither Scott nor Gore-Tex provide a hydrostatic head rating for this fabric, but based on past experience, I expect it to be 20,000mm at the very least.
No water ingrees
In testing, the Scott RC Pro Gore-Tex Waterproof matched the best cycling jackets.
The weather protection proved as reliable as you’d expect from Gore-Tex. Rain consistently beaded up on the surface and there was no sign of the fabric wetting out, preserving breathability in the process.
While the YKK AquaGuard zip is only officially classed as water-resistant, I didn’ experience any issues with water ingress. Even after a quick blast in the shower any water on the fabric’s surface simply shook off, while the zip also remained steadfast.
Scott RC Pro Gore-Tex Waterproof fit
Fit is largely decent, but wasn’t quite perfect for me. The sleeves are long and I never had any issues with them riding up, even when leaning forward onto aero bars. The semi-elastic cuffs sit nice and closely around the wrist, ensuring there’s minimal ingress from rain or cold air.
I found the chest area a little baggy, though. So it didn’t hug the body as well as I experienced with some of the other men’s jackets on test here. That’s not a deal breaker. But it did mean the fabric would bunch up and stick out, leaving it prone to catching gusts of wind at times.
The high-cut neck collar offers welcome protection, though, without feeling claustrophobic.
A two-way zip

That zip I mentioned earlier? It’s two-way, which is always nice to see as it makes it easy to dump heat while retaining weather protection if you start to get too warm when on a climb, for example.
It also means you can access your jersey pockets if need be, which is useful seeing as though there’s no pocket on the RC Pro.
And in more good news, there’s a decent toggle on the main zip pull, too. This is a minor detail, but it makes a very big difference, as it can otherwise be a bit of a struggle to operate zips when wearing gloves or faffing with cold fingers.
The jacket weighs an impressive 127g (size large) and packs down to the size of a 330ml can, so it’s easy enough to slide into a jersey pocket when not in use.
Men’s sizing ranges from S to XXL, which is okay, but won’t suit everyone. However, I can’t find a women’s version on the Scott website.
Scott RC Pro Gore-Tex Waterproof bottom line

Now let’s address the elephant in the room, the price. At a penny under £275, this is not a cheap cycling jacket, but you get reliable Gore-Tex performance and great features.
If you’re prepared to spend this much on one jacket and the fit works well for you, it’d be a wise investment for winter cycling.
220 Triathlon verdict
Pretty darn expensive, but top-class performance and great features. Score: 90%
Pros
- Superb waterproofing
- Pretty light
- Two-way zip
Cons
- Let down slightly by fit
- No pockets
Scott RC Pro Gore-Tex Waterproof Jacket specs
Price: | £274.99 |
Waterproofing: | Gore-Tex Paclite Plus, taped seams, storm flap |
Material: | 100% polyamide |
Features: | Two-way YKK zip, packable |
Weight: | 127g (size large) |