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Old 09-19-10, 09:17 PM
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Winter commuting jacket - chicago

It's going to start to get cold soon here in chicago. Already has been a bit chilly on some nights.

I don't have a jacket suitable for riding a bike. So looking for some options.

I really need something to block that cold wind. Under it I can layer up on hoodies, fleeces, etc.

I was thinking some type of gore tex soft shell. But those are extremely expensive. If anyone can point me to some kind of soft shell, gore tex or not, that would be awesome.

Was also looking at the gore tex pac lites, which seem to be more reasonably priced. Here are a few...

http://www.backcountry.com/marmot-mi...SID=G234234234

http://www.backcountry.com/outdoor-r...SID=G234234234

Not sure if I am heading down the wrong path with those.

Also someone had recommended this one..

http://www.rei.com/product/794207

Thanks for your help, would love to hear from people around the midwest near the lakes, chicago, milwaukee, detroit, etc.

Thanks.
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