Dainese Carve Master 3 Gore-Tex Jacket vs Stormline CE AA Waterproof Softshell Jacket

The Dainese Carve Master 3 is the better long-haul sport-touring jacket: GORE-TEX, a removable thermal liner, chest and back vents, and Pro-Armor Level 2 Type B armor at the elbows and shoulders. The Stormline is the simpler, more protective out of the box choice for cold, wet commuting, since it ships with a CE Level 2 back protector and carries full EN 17092-3 Class AA certification. Owners of the Dainese praise the GORE-TEX barrier and venting above roughly 20°C; the Stormline's fixed liner and softshell build suit short rides better than hot-weather touring.

• Choose the Dainese Carve Master 3 if you ride long distances in mixed weather and want GORE-TEX, removable insulation and real airflow you can control.
• Choose the Stormline if you want a complete CE Class AA jacket with a Level 2 back protector included and a fixed warm liner for cold, wet commuting.