Thread: waterproof jacket w/ pit zips
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Old 01-25-13 | 08:30 AM
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Altair 4
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From: Along the Rivers of Pittsburgh

Bikes: 2011 Novara Forza Hybrid, 2005 Trek 820, 1989 Cannondale SR500 Black Lightning, 1975 Mundo Cycles Caloi Racer

I like my Showers Pass Touring jacket which I see is being superseded by their Transit jacket. You might find a good deal on the Touring jacket as a result.

Here are the Touring Jacket specs:
  • Durable ARTEX™ 3–layer & 2–layer mini–ripstop fabrics
  • Full cut for extra mobility and room to layer
  • 12 inch two–way pit zips
  • Two zippered front hand/cargo pockets
  • Large back vent for flow thru ventilation
  • Exclusive airflow–regulating gusseted cuffs
  • Cinch–cord at hem
  • Water resistant two-way front zipper
  • Hideaway drop down tail
  • 3M[SUP]TM [/SUP]Scotchlite[SUP]TM[/SUP] Reflective Material on arms and back
  • Light loop on rear vent
  • Soft Micro–chamois collar
  • Zippered chest pocket with audio port

It's definitely cut on the larger side; that works for me, but maybe not you. Plenty of room to layer under it. The key to staying comfortable in this jacket through a range of temperatures are the adjustments to the cuffs, pit zips, and cinch-cord. Between layering and adjusting the openings on the jacket, I've worn it from the low 30s to the upper 50s degrees F. I love mine.

Showers Pass jacket ratings are all listed here:
http://www.showerspass.com/catalog/m...ite-pro-jacket
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