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Old 10-26-09 | 12:37 PM
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HiYoSilver
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From: SW. Sacramento Region, aka, down river

Bikes: Giant OCR T, Trek SC

Need outer jacket recommendations

My performance illuminite jacket is fading out after 5 years, so looking for replacement. The current illuminite's don't have pockets and velco snap fasteners. Besides after five years, a touch of moisure
ended with wet chest.

Ok, so what would you recommend? I tried a showerspass touring jacket this morning and was better than I expected, but cold across the back and back of arms. So, what have you experienced? I was looking at the gore phanton but concerned with 1- lack of moisture protection and 2- wouild it be too warm in warmer weather.

Here are the spec's of my ideal jacket:
Requirements:
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full zipper
windproof
water resistant
front pockets with zippers
reflective strips
bright color
good zippers
Warm enough down to 20F with Nike cold base layer, shirt and balaclava
cool enough can be worn up to 80F
doesn't stick to your back in warmer weather


Like to have:
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pit zippers
UPF protection of some sort
water proof
back pockets
two way zipper
flexible
velco jacket fasteners
detachable hood


Thank you in advance for your nominee's.
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