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Old 05-05-11 | 11:46 AM
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I've got a Craft rain jacket and it is really nice, but not as light and packable as the Showers Pass DC or O3 jackets. The Craft jacket is great for temperatures below about 50-55, but is too warm at higher temps. It has a nice large rear pocket, pit zips and mesh lining, which makes it more comfortable and breathable. My only real complaint is that ends of the sleeves have elastic bands rather than Velcro straps so you can't make the arms more breathable. Usually I don't wear a jersey under my Craft jacket; it is warm enough with just a base layer underneath, even with temps in the 20s and 30s.

The Showers Pass DC would be the perfect rain jacket for me if it had pockets. I like the fact that it is very lightweight and stowable so you can carry it as insurance on days when the weather is threatening.
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