Originally Posted by
jefnvk
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Good to hear, the Precip was actually one of the jackets I was looking at. REI Garage has it marked down considerably right now, and it comes in a bright orange. I was planning on stopping by the local REI to look at what their other coats with that fabric looked like/fit this evening.
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With the extra 20 percent off, that would be a great value cycling jacket.
I do not use the precip for backpacking or canoe trips or around town wear, instead I use jackets that have a better lining and more insulation value. But that lack of a lining is where I think the Precip really shines for cycle touring. Since you are exerting yourself, you need one that will allow you to stay cool. And the jacket does not feel too warm when I wear it, most other rain jackets that have a lining would feel too warm for me for cycling.
I think the Precip with a few light layers under it would be great for Iceland. I wore my Precip for a few days for almost the entire day. For example the day I took this photo.