Rain jackets (or: summer is definitely over)

[Torrilin]

I've got a Land's End gore tex jacket. Has a stowable hood, pockets, and a full front zip. It's not insulated, but it's a bit warm. I'm comfortable in it in a summer thunderstorm, but I'm easily chilled. If I were usually too warm, I wouldn't like it as well.

When it's 50F out and doing a downpour, the insulating behavior of this jacket is great. I can pair it with a thin wool sweater and be comfortable, even off the bike.

Cost was around $40.

[Velobambina]

Showers Pass Elite Jacket, as X recommended.

[KnottedYet]

NRS Endurance Kayaking jacket (pullover) about $60.

neoprene neck and wrist cuffs so water doesn't go anywhere, very breathable, very waterproof, lots of arm mobility.

Bare-bones and simple. I like it in the kayak and on the bike.

Here's this year's version: http://www.nrsweb.com/shop/product.a...61&deptid=2018

my much older one has the chest pocket that you have to pay extra for these days...

[onimity]

I *love* my Gore Bike Wear jacket that I got here at TE...don't think they have them in bright pink anymore tho... Here's the yellow version: http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=28629

It was expensive but worth the price IMO. It might be overkill for short trips, only but to me anything that ups my comfort level a lot & encourages me to ride in less-than-great conditions is a good thing.

I really like the relative breathability of GoreTex and love that the bike-specific jacket has a part that drops down over your rear to protect that from splatter. Works great. I wore it for an entire drizzly century a few weeks back and it was great, really comfortable, didn't get wet at all, didn't feel like I was in a sauna either.

Also the Gore Bike Wear jacket folds into its own little pouch so that you can easily wear it around your waist if it isn't raining.

Anne

[Zen]

Two of the jackets recommended here are in the $200 range.

My entire food and clothing allowance for the month is $300.
I have to think about every purchase I make, including a cup of coffee.

It might not look great, it might be momentarily uncomfortable but the cheap one will keep me just as dry.

[kelownagirl]

I have this jacket that I got at Mountain Equipment Coop. It was $65 and I love it. It is only water resistant though. It doesn't rain that much here...

[HoosierGiant]

Showers Pass Elite jacket -- can't say enough good things about it!!!

[jobob]

Two of the jackets recommended here are in the $200 range.

My entire food and clothing allowance for the month is $300.
I have to think about every purchase I make, including a cup of coffee.

It might not look great, it might be momentarily uncomfortable but the cheap one will keep me just as dry.

I don't get it, are we supposed to feel guilty about talking about things you cannot afford?

[ClockworkOrange]

I don't get it, are we supposed to feel guilty about talking about things you cannot afford?

I do get it and I do not think for one minute that zencentury was trying to make anybody feel guilty.

Not that long ago my budget was less than that per month. Even now, to spend so much on a jacket for myself would be way too much, my jacket I bought at Lidl, cost under $15!

For some, finances are a problem, know that feeling only too well. I am fortunate now, and do not have to count every penny.

Most of you guys would die of embarrassment if you saw me on my bike, sleeveless vest, shorts, no socks and flipflops! OK, must be honest, since changing my pedals to DMR's I have had to wear trainers.

That is the problem with Forums, the anonymity does hide all our imperfections, traits and of course personal problems, whatever they may be.

Sorry, rambled too much.............back to Topic.