I know the original subject of this thread is about the zipper but wanted to chime in with a general question. Though I live in usually-sunny Southern California, there are those rainy days. I plan to commute with my new hybrid bike and was wondering about jackets for rainy weather. Showers Pass seems to have such a good reputation here, and after a look through their men's jackets, I thought that the Touring jacket would be a great choice. It doesn't seem unnecessarily advanced for my needs, isn't too pricey for my budget, and comes in black to look good for my tastes. Would you guys recommend the Showers Pass Touring jacket for a beginning commuter in Southern California, which probably doesn't pose as near as great challenges in weather as others on these forums face? By the way, I plan to get it with the Showers Pass hood.