Fussy?: medium weight gortex jacket hunt

[shootingstar]

Maybe I'm a super fussy consumer or maybe a consumer with a bit more experience with jackets for multi-purposes. I've been trying to find a gortex jacket (or one with decent water repellancy) that is suitable for light winter temperatures. Down to approx. -15 degrees C or warmer. With detactable hood, with pit zippers preferably, 2 fabric layered so that there is at least a thin layer/mesh inside for light wicking, pockets, etc.

I've noticed this year, the quality doesn't seem to be as good as previous years. Max. price point is $200.00 or alot less. It is to replace the one that I have now eventually. I wear that for cycling with fleecy underneath. Or walking around. See lst photo.

I already spent $330.00CAN on a very warm insulated, purple jacket which is for temp. colder than -20 degrees C. or when we go snowshoeing in the mountains. I really need to be warm in those areas as a caution since we've had some very cold winter days. That's in the 2nd photo. It was money well spent last year.

Am I just too fussy for medium weight Gortex, with detachable hood? Under $200.00? Sometimes I find a hood gets in the way by making me hotter, when I bike around in winter.

Gold-orange & dark purple jacket I want to replace: I served me well: Over 15 yrs. old. I stretch the longevity of my stuff...


A warm jacket and happy customer-me for winter -20 to -35 degrees C last year.