ah yes, I remember learning the difference between water proof and water resistant. ouch. seriously wet.

gore-tex. go gore-tex

I think this is the latest version of the one me and my DH have:

http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...=1110336752707

mostly in the rain you'll find me walking to work, not riding, but I've never gotten wet with this on, and the hi-viz is fantastic for the industrial areas I walk through.

good luck!
Namaste,
~T~