Originally Posted by Wowbagger
From what I can find on Google, it seems that Exo-Grid is only water-resistant, not waterproof. So it'd make a good windshield but anything more than a drizzle and you'll get soaked.
It's not true that nothing beats Gore-Tex. Gore-Tex has the brand name power but
eVent, for example, is 50% more breathable than Gore-Tex, with comparable pricing. It hasn't managed to penetrate the market much but there
do exist eVent cycling jackets.
Not too sure you have tried these have you. I've said it before and I'll say it again, the only people who think Gore-Tex is rubbish are those who have not used it. I have a Berghaus Denizen Gore-Tex and an Endura eVent jacket and the Berghaus is much more breathable and feels more waterproof as you don't get the build up inside. The Endura is harder wearing but then again I've had a couple of rocky stacks in the Berghaus and not a mark. Just go with the old saying "You get what you pay for" so don't moan if you spend £50 on a jacket and it lasts 1 year or you could buy another jacket for £100 that lasts 4 years, the choice is yours.