Originally Posted by
stringbreaker
I like the J+G waterproof breathable jacket. My commute is seven miles and its worked great in heavy rain and also in cold weather down to 28 F. I wear a light fleece and power dry base layer at the colder temps. very windproof and less money than anything else I've seen that's even close to its performance level.
That's what I use too. I glued some SOLAS reflector tape to the back with Shoe Goo though, as I wasn't satisfied with the reflection it comes with.
To another poster: my arms get damp just from sweat, even with the extensive pit zips open. That doesn't mean your Showers Pass didn't leak.
I don't think there's any way to climb my hills without sweating.