Rain Jacket Advice

[Cluey]

Can someone give me advice on buying a rain jacket. I want something that breathes but is waterproof. We don't have freezing temperatures here - even in winter it might only get to 0 degrees (cent). For warmth in winter I can rug up with layers n' stuff, but I really just need something to pull out for when I get caught in a shower, and also mainly to protect my clothes from road grime.

I'm looking at a Netti D3 jacket at the moment. About $200 AUD. Its a mens but that's okay. Good thing is its got zip off sleeps, front panel air flow thingy, breathable but waterproof and windproof etc.

Anyone with experience with this jacket or similar?

Thanks

[Velobambina]

I highly recommend the Showers Pass jacket that TE carries (the gold/black one). Of all the rain jackets I've owned (Craft Mingo, Gore Bike jackets, and the Gore Xeon jacket), the Showers Pass is the best in all categories: rain protection, breathability, etc.

[Cluey]

Thanks! It looks a good one actually. How did you go for sizing? I had a look at the chart but I always worry bout measurements!

[DeniseGoldberg]

I second the recommendation for the Shower's Pass jacket - I've been very happy with mine.

As far as sizing goes, I usually wear a medium in a jersey, but when I compared the measurements of the jacket I could have gone with either a small or a medium. I chose the small, and I'm very happy with it. It still has enough room for me to add warm layers if needed.

--- Denise

[Bikingmomof3]

The Shower's Pass Jacket sold by TE. It is awesome.

[maillotpois]

+1 on the Showers Pass.