Ok need some help here and feedback fromt he folks with what they have and how they like it.

I'm looking for a breatheable lightweight jacket and pants setup. Please respond with what you have, your experience with the product, and URL's to your recommendations.

I have been looking at MEC's pants but the one that people seem to give good marks on is pretty expensive. http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...=1206033032135 is $95 CDN.

I live in a hilly area so breathability is a good thing when I'm climbing a hill for 5-10mins. For the jacket pit zippers I think is a must for me to flush some heat out and keeping cooler while still shedding most of the rain off me.

I'm also concerned about the summer heat (~+30C - +40C with humidex) in said gear. Yes I know Goretex is king but I'm no king with the chequebook for those prices. I would like something cheaper that can do close to the game thing.

I'm also thinking of the Pearl Izumi Vagabond jacket.

Thanks in advance.