Winter Cycling - Foxwear E Vap Jacket owners: Which fabrics?

I've currently got a regular winter coat which is very warm even in frigid weather but doesn't breath hardly at all. Also, it's quite bulky. I don't feel I'm overdressed as such, but I almost always end up quite damp by the time I get to work in the morning. I usually only wear a thermal base with a wool sweater underneath the jacket, so it's not like I'm going nuts with the layers, especially considering that I only wear the bulky coat when it's expected to be 15F-20F and colder that day.

So I hear about the E Vap jacket from Foxwear...

Looking at the website there seems to be a high degree of customization available. Too many options in fact!

I was just wondering if any E Vap jacket owners could chime in with which fabrics they chose, why, and what kind of conditions they're good for. I've read the fabric descriptions and all that, but they don't really tell me the "How cold?" and "How windy?" part of it. Thanks.

I've currently got a regular winter coat which is very warm even in frigid weather but doesn't breath hardly at all. Also, it's quite bulky. I don't feel I'm overdressed as such, but I almost always end up quite damp by the time I get to work in the morning. I usually only wear a thermal base with a wool sweater underneath the jacket, so it's not like I'm going nuts with the layers, especially considering that I only wear the bulky coat when it's expected to be 15F-20F and colder that day.

So I hear about the E Vap jacket from Foxwear...

Looking at the website there seems to be a high degree of customization available. Too many options in fact!

I was just wondering if any E Vap jacket owners could chime in with which fabrics they chose, why, and what kind of conditions they're good for. I've read the fabric descriptions and all that, but they don't really tell me the "How cold?" and "How windy?" part of it. Thanks.
Call Lou and talk to him about it. He's very knowledgeable about the fabrics he uses, and is extremely helpful.

I agree. Tell Lou what you want, and he will fill in the gaps. His tights, and E vap jacket kept me warm all winter long. Lou is the best.

I'll 3rd the statement to call Lou directly. I have the E-Vap coat and I can't remember the exact combination of materials used on mine. I have the Topaz yellow as I wanted something reasonably visable. It is pretty much a school bus yellow. Not super bright, but infinitely better than some dark color. I remember there being only one heavier fabric available in the color and that is what I have. The sides I went with a mid weight material as I sweat a lot.

I have put my mouth up to the material to see if I could suck any air through it, and on the main body that is pretty much impossible. On the sides the air passes easily. This is on purpose. The main body will allow moisture the pass out, but the sides is where where you need the greatest amount of air movement. I have been very pleased with both the friendly service that Lou provides, the very reasonable cost, and the quality of the product. The coat is not flashy, but it looks good and is extreamly good at what it is designed to do... keep you warm, yet prevent you from getting sweaty and clamy.

I also got the Power Shield pants this past Fall... those have been an increadibly addition to my cycling gear. Riding in the winter has never been so comfortable!

When you talk to Lou explain the kind of weather you intend to ride in, and then tell him what has and has not worked for you in the past. He can then suggest what materials will work best for you.

Happy riding,
André

Hey My favorite winter garment is Foxwear Evap. Mine is made with powershield(heavier weight material) for the front chest, front arms, top back and shoulders(blocks almost all of the wind and cold). Lower Back and under arms are made with powderstretch(for venting).
This is the standard jacket he recommends for skiers and cyclist. I rode with this jacket all winter and can't begin to tell you how great it is. I wear this, a polypro top and wool sweater(different thickness depending on temps) with really low temps. Nothing else. Today I was toasty @ +9F/-12C. I have gone as low as 3F this season with no complaints.
You are further north than I am so you might want a little more protection. Do talk to him. He's out of Idaho so he knows cold temps.