Rain jacket

[mzone]

I've been thinking about the same topic. I'm a big fan of Marmot's PreCip rain jackets - light weight, fits in its own pocket and can be found for $69-80 on sale. I need to get a new one soon and am thinking about buying a brighter color which will serve a dual purpose for visibility on the bike. I need to check the back length to see if there's enough coverage.

[Crankin]

I have one from Performance that has a detachable hood and looks kind of like a regular slicker. I wear it still for hikig/walking in the rain, although I have a Showers' Pass for riding.

[soprano]

I like to pack a separate, brimmed sun hat that doubles as a rain hat for touring. I also treat it with permethrin to keep mosquitos away. Won't go camping without it, bike or no bike. This is my current favorite but there are many all-purpose brimmed hats out there.

I have a Showers Pass rain jacket but I'm a little meh about it. I like the seat flap, venting and pockets but dislike how stiff the fabric is and how bulky it feels.

[water_bugg]

Thanks for your input. I ended up buying a Showers Pass ... the safety and comfort of venting and reflective strips outweighed my desire for a 'normal' looking jacket. I ordered the hood too. I'll be packing it for my week long tour at the end of the month, hopefully it lives up to all the hype.

[kris7047th]

I just got back from a new Trek store (well sorta new, as they bought the building next door expanding their store tremendously a month ago) Absolutely a beautiful store loaded with Trek bikes and Bontrager items. I noticed a Bontrager Commuter Stormshell rain jacket $119. screaming yellow, plenty of reflective striping on the arms, back piping, water proof, well vented, drop tail, interior netted, adjustable cuffs and waist. There is even a rear tab that you can attach a red blinker light. I highly recommend this jacket.

[MarieV]

I have a Showers Pass Double Century jacket that's a lot lighter and folds up much smaller compared to the Showers Pass Elite jacket. This is perfect for rainy weather when it's in the 40s and 50s. My husband's a randonneur (endurance cyclist) and has both the SP Double Century and Elite jackets. He brings the Double Century for 90% of his rando rides, even in the summer when it's not rainy but might get cold overnight.