Old 03-23-09 | 12:43 PM
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HiYoSilver
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From: SW. Sacramento Region, aka, down river

Bikes: Giant OCR T, Trek SC

Time to get a get jacket - what would you recommend?

Granted it's been awhile since I bought a jacket. Curious what you would recommend.

Current have a performance illuminite jacket. Major problem: yellow has faded and is not hi vis any longer.
Minor problem:uses velco fasteners instead of snap buttons.

What I like:
-- good windbreaker
-- arm pit zips
-- well ventilated in back
-- not a clingy plasticy feel
-- zip pockets in front
-- big stash pocket in back
-- stowaway cap if needed for moisture
-- either zip or velco front
-- full zipper
-- long enough so not exposed
-- super high vis in low light

what I would like improved
-- longer lasting colors
-- bottom not velco {wrecks some pants}


I just started looking and it looks like the new jackets only have zipper and not quick snap. Most are missing either good pit zips or heat vents on back. Don't need waterproof, but definitely need good water resistance as sometimes get caught in showers.

Ideal temp range of jacket: 20F - 80F.

Thanks
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