I have decided to upgrade to an eVent waterproof and can't decide between Rab's Latok Alpine or Montane's Superfly (the lady versions). I will mainly be using it for cycling and really want something breathable and lightweight. I do wear a heavy pack most days as I commute to uni on my bike. I'll also use it on Dartmoor many weekends a year.

They seem comparable in weight and features, just wondering if one is more durable (say around the shoulders for the rucksack) or a better cut for cycling.

Cheers 

I've got a Rab Corrie which I think is about the same weight as a Latok Alpine.  Within maybe 40 days of use it got tiny holes in the shoulder area which Rab said were "commensurate with usage"!  So if you decide on the Latok I'd suggest you only use it when you really need to.

If you're going to use the jacket a lot perhaps you should look at one with a heavier weight fabric.  And don't forget you're gonna have to wash it a lot if you want it to work at its best - see the eVent swing tags!

Maybe not too helpful (as I know nothing about Rab) but I've been using a Montane Quickfire which is lighter than a Superfly and totally waterproof. It's cut nice & long to cover the bum.

I use it with a heavy pack and see no wear so far (winter & spring use)

I also have a Superfly but the XT version - for cycling I'd be happier with the Quickfire.

Thanks for all this advice.

 Sadly I am severely limited by what is available in women's sizes! I would definitely consider the Superfly XT or Quickfire if they did them in a lady's version - but most outdoor companies seem to feel one token ladies jacket in their product range is enough.

 I'd also opt for the Latok (over the Latok Alpine) for the extra durability if it came in ladies sizes, but no such luck!

 Its the breathability that is key to me, which is why I'm really only interested in eVent. And seems in order to get this you have to compromise on durability. Its a difficult choice!

Toni, bear in mind the Latok (if it were to come in womens sizes) is quite a substantial jacket and a 50% weight gain on the Latok Alpine.

Have you considered the Rab Vidda which is a very similar to the Latok Alpine but cut slightly longer (useful when cycling) and with a conventional zip and outer storm flap?

Glyn

I have the Rab Bergen (which is the mens version of the Vidda) and consider it almost the perfect jacket - the only slight niggle (really stupid and trivial) being that the zip always seems to snag on the outer storm flap when I'm doing it up in a hurry!

...which is why I also have the Latok Alpine with it's water resistant zip (and no outer storm flap on which to snag).

I tend to wear the Bergen (in black) for town and casual use and the Latok (in pimento/red) for on t'hill and when I want to look all technical and serious like!

Both fantastic jackets.

Thanks for the suggestions, its all been very helpful.

£100 for the the Vidda is a steal, shame they've sold out of size 10 or I would definitely have grabbed one.

I do really like the look of the Montane Quickfire for cycling and if I can find anywhere that stocks it in XS I may go for that as my cycling jacket and opt for the Vidda as my walking jacket. You can naver have enough good gear!