I live in portland, or. I commute fixed and ride for work. Wool is your best friend! I am getting a showers pass elite 2.0 for my bday, that coat is the ****! I have friends who work in them and give nothing but rave reviews... Specialized has some great gloves that are a bit overkill unless you ride in rainy below 30 weather. I hate rain pants, and only use them on the worst days.... And my favorite is my rocky brand gore-tex socks! I have read reviews of people having the same pair for 10+ years. They are not cheap (unless you get an ebay score) but so worth it!