Very nice. I have to say I am thrilled w/ the performance of that Craft jacket in yesterday's downpours and still good today in ~40F dry over a ss t-shirt. I was definitely drier when I got in yesterday than I would have been in my beloved burley.

I might be crushed to see that Castelli listing for $80 if I paid the $120 list for the Craft but I got it for $72 shipped. Diggin' the hi-viz but more reflectability would always be great. And yeah the pitzips and backflap are all more constricted than I would prefer. But I haven't suffocated in it yet (haven't really worn it above 50F either). I am hoping that REI illuminite coat acquires big flaps and zips in subsequent years. And yeah Showers Pass isn't going to sucker me in w/ rumors of breathability if they can't swing a good blinding hi-viz color.

use the
Altura Night Vision Waterproof Jacket

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/images/altura-al22nev-aw07p.jpg

excellent for heavy and light rain.
also good as a winter jacket, for waterproof protection

i just put another softshell jacket underneath, or a sweater.

for pants, just any waterproof pants

Less thrilled after yesterday's downpour, the coat hadn't dried out by the time I left work, which reminds me that it has more construction or just thicker outer fabric than I really want.

Bekologist: That Castelli jacket looks great! I'm curious how thick/warm the material is. Please let us know how it behaves in rain. I'm hoping I can find an affordable alternative to a Showers Pass jacket, and this looks like it could be a contender.

This company makes nice and affordable rain gear. My wife has one of their jackets, and in my opinion it's much better constructed than a Showers Pass jacket. It's also made in the US, if that is important to you.

http://www.bicycleclothing.com/