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Old 11-10-10 | 12:35 PM
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I don't like Shower Pass stuff. I find it uncomfortable, over-designed, not really useful in the real world, and over-priced to boot. That said, a single do-everything jacket that will be comfortable and work well in all situations is going to make the Shower's Pass stuff look cheap.

Have you tried layering options, especially a good base layer? Good basically means wool, if you're talking about cold and rain. What this is going to do is move the sweat ( or rain ) away from your skin, to keep you dry and warm, in your own little bubble of a micro-climate. Wicking means breathability isn't quite as important, although it's still pretty important. With that and a decent, light mid layer for insulation, just about any jacket should do.

On the cheap, I'd look at discount outlets like Steep and Cheap, or your local Marshalls/TJ Max/whatever for a light rain jacket. This one is cheap, and says it's waterproof.
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