I have tried two different bike jackets from REI that I returned because I found myself soaked after a ride in the rain. I have tried showerpass touring jacket and one other. I have decided that I need to spend some money to get breathable fabrics. I am not sure if I should be looking at Gor or eVent. I tend to run hot. I often wear summer gear over 50f. Right now my commute is fairly short 35 min each way. Although for a while I was riding 2:45 round trip every day.

The two jackets I am focusing on are the showerpass elite 2.0:
http://www.rei.com/produc...0-event-bike-jacket-mens

And a Taiga Cyclopede what I like about this jacket is that the back opens up. Although I am not sure that this isn't just a gimmick:
https://www.taigaworks.ca...product_detail&p=546

Thanks for your help

Oldsport