Long Distance Cycling - Shower Pass Double Century Jacket

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biker222
02-27-09, 05:23 PM
Anyone using this jacket ?
How long ?
How is neck collar for keeping rain out ?
How packable in jersey pocket ?
Any thing you do not like ?
Thanks
greaterbrown
02-28-09, 12:38 PM
Got one last winter and wear it often. Love it.
Pros: great quality, numerous zips allow lots of ventilating, comfortable collar that keeps out water
Cons: too bulky to comfortably pack in a pocket, sizes run very large (I usually am between a L and XL. I bought a M and it fits perfect)
biker222
03-04-09, 05:14 PM
Thanks for input GB.
Any other input from others ?
icyclist
03-13-09, 01:43 AM
I purchased on a few years ago - looks like a variety of styles to choose from now. I love mine, definitely keeps water out.
BengeBoy
03-13-09, 02:11 AM
After reading many posts here and elsewhere, I got a Showers Pass Elite jacket this winter. I believe it's a bit heavier and more rugged than the Double Century (but not by a lot).
I love it.
Make sure - whichever jacket you get from them -- that you consider purchasing the rain hood (it's $20 extra). It really helps keep rain out, and on very cold days helps keep you much warmer as well. It goes off and on with velcro; I usually keep mine in a pocket of the jacket unless it's raining hard and then I put it on when I need it.
Only downside to the jacket - it's bulky enough that it definitely takes up some room when packed up. If it's just cold (not rainy) I often will grab something lighter for a ride.
Also, make sure you try the jacket on. I found that the I was in XL in one Showers Pass model and an L was the right size in another. They do seem to run big.