I have a Showers Pass Elite 2.1 with the optional hood, but I leave it detached most of the time. The hood would make my helmet fit funny and block peripheral vision while cycling. However, I wear my SP jacket for street use as well, and often use the hood when walking in rainy weather. I keep the hood stowed in the rear pocket so it is handy to use when needed. I am really impressed with the SP Elite so far, and it is living up to the rave reviews it gets. The biggest problem I have with rain gear is getting too sweaty in temperatures above 50 F, but I've found the SP comfortable in temps up to 60 and higher so far since it is so well ventilated.