Viaterra Cooper Urban Bomber Riding Jacket: Review

Why the Cooper?

I had been using Viaterra’s Wayne urban riding jacket for my daily commutes and photoshoots. The Wayne is light, breathable, and because it is made from cotton, it feels good against the skin even in hot and muggy weather. But excessive use has meant frequent washes, and with that, the jacket has begun to show its age. It no longer looks as good in pictures, and it has also started fraying in places. So, it was obviously time for something new.

And new, the Cooper most certainly is. Viaterra only just launched it, and given its specs, intent, and design, I decided to get one as a replacement for my Wayne. I have now been using it for over a month, and in that time I have commuted in it, worn it on a weekend ride, and gone scrambling over hard-packed mud a couple of times too. Here then, is what’s good and what’s not about the Viaterra Cooper.