Originally Posted by
mrbubbles
The current jacket I'm using for downpours is the Hydrocycle from MEC (most Canadians and locals here commute with their jackets BTW), it's better than Gore-tex but still build up a little moisture, which is the reason why I do not use this unless it's raining.
I have the same hydrocell jacket (different colour) and a completely different experience. I like its light weight, its cycling cut ,its front pocket and its ability to pack into a small space.
So far as breathability is concerned, mine is far worse than my old Eb-teck Goretex jacket. Others I have spoken including MEC staff have also concluded that its breathability is much worse than Goretex. MECs Hyrocel jacket has some merits but I don't believe that decent breathability is one of them.
David