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Does anyone have any opinions on the Craft jacket versus the Gore Function II Thermal or Gore Tool Jackets?
Its hard to tell you whether its appropriate for your circumstances without knowing the conditions your going to use it in. All the above listed jackets use windstopper material, which is in simple terms, gore-tex waterproof membrane without the PU coating and non taped seams. What does all that mean? It means its a material that unless its quite cold and windy is too hot and sweaty for many.
If you need to choose between a few, make sure you choose one with pit zips, and consider some where the windstopper is only on the front. I'm in the pacific northwest and windstopper is used in all the best looking jackets, but its way too warm for me. I use a windshirt for my climate.
Craft is high end workmanship, gore would be more of an mainstream manufacturer. Both have well made jackets with good styling and fit. Pick a jacket based on its material and ventilation for your riding conditions, and whether you ride hot or cold, etc.