This thread has been really helpful. I drove today so swung by REI on my way home (big mistake). There's a guy there that commutes and has given me some good advice in the past. I ended up buying a Novara Stratos 2. It was on closeout, and while it's hardshell, it has pit vents and made of Event. I went to buy Headwind (also on sale) but guy reminded me if I don't like the Stratos I can bring it back. So, tomorrow morning it's supposed to be 15 - good test. And yeah I know, no hood but I can't have everything