Bisley packable lightweight ripstop rain jacket

The BJ6707 is a hi vis rain jacket built for crews who need to keep a wet weather layer on hand without it taking up much room. The fabric is lightweight, waterproof and breathable, with a waterproof rating listed up to 10,000mm. That puts it in the territory of a jacket you can throw on for a shower or a steady drizzle and keep working in.

The detail that sets this one apart is the packing system. The waist pockets use a reversible zipper, so the whole jacket folds back into one of its own pockets and becomes a small packable bag. That makes it easy to stash in a ute door pocket, a tool bag, or a backpack until the weather turns. A built-in concealed hood means there is nothing extra to carry or lose.

If you want the full rundown before you commit, you can check the current listing on Done Right Safety for sizing, colours and any standards information specific to this run.

Deciding if a packable jacket is the right call

Think about how often you actually wear rain gear versus how often you carry it. If you are in and out of showers and spend most of the day dry, a lightweight packable jacket like this earns its keep because it disappears into a pocket-sized bag when you do not need it. If you work full shifts in heavy, sustained rain or cold, you may want a heavier jacket with a higher waterproof rating instead. The 10,000mm figure here is solid for everyday showers rather than a downpour you stand in for hours.

Checking fit and coverage

Try it over the layers you would normally wear underneath, since a rain jacket worn over a jumper or vest sits differently to one worn over a shirt. Check that the shaped back tail covers your lower back when you bend or reach overhead, and that the concealed hood pulls out and sits properly over a hard hat or cap if you wear one. The full open front zip makes it quick to get on and off, which matters when conditions keep changing. Confirm the size range on the product page before you order.

Packing, drying and care

To pack it down, use the reversible zipper on the waist pocket and fold the jacket back into that pocket so it becomes a compact bag. Before you stow it away, let it dry out so you are not sealing damp fabric into a closed pocket for days. Seam sealing does its job at the stitch lines, but tape can wear over time, so give the seams a quick look now and then for any lifting. Follow the care instructions on the garment label for washing so you do not strip the waterproofing.

The three alternatives below are genuine like-for-like options: all are hi vis rain jackets in the wet weather range. The first column is the BJ6707.

The real choice here is about how wet you get and how much you want to carry. This packable jacket wins when staying compact matters most, because it folds into its own pocket and is rated for showers up to 10,000mm. If you regularly cop heavier or longer rain, the BJ6926 with its three layer fabric and 23,500mm rating is the sturdier pick, and the BJL6966T steps up the reflective coverage with its taped H pattern for hi vis work.

The Portwest S440 takes a different path with a PVC coating and an inner elasticated cuff, which suits steadier rain where keeping water out of the sleeves counts. Check each product page for the size range, colours and any standards listed, since those vary between these jackets.

What is confirmed on the listing is a sensible, practical package: a lightweight waterproof and breathable rain jacket, seam sealed throughout, with a waterproof rating up to 10,000mm, a shaped back tail, a full open front zip with a reflective accent, and a concealed hood. The clever bit is the reversible waist pocket zipper that turns the jacket into its own packable bag, which is genuinely useful if you carry rain gear more often than you wear it.

Read honestly, the 10,000mm rating is comfortable for everyday showers rather than prolonged heavy rain, so set your expectations to match the conditions you actually work in. The reflective accent on the zip is a visibility detail, not a substitute for a fully taped hi vis garment if your site requires that.

A few things are worth confirming on the product page or datasheet rather than assuming: the available size range and colours, the exact fabric weight, and whether this jacket carries any specific standard or rating, since none is listed in the details we are working from here. If hi vis compliance to a particular standard is a site requirement, verify that before you order.