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@Joe.S
Sorry to dredge this thread, but I am looking to buy a jacket for use this summer whilst riding Land's End to John O'G. I currently own a Rapha stowaway which has generally been fine.
However, I am slightly concerned that if I wake up and it is going to piss down all day then it is going to be a very soggy day of riding. Having re read the thread, I acknowledge the 'nothing is properly waterproof / breathable for that long anyway' sentiment. But, to have a lightweight and well vented jacket to take the brunt of the weather can be no bad thing. If I manage to time the trip to coincide with a wet spell then the fun factor will be fairly low.
Generally recomendations seem to revolve around:
Showers Pass Elite 2.0
Showers pass Elite Pro
Endura Event
Montaine featherlight
Mavic Infinity
My gut instinct is to stfu and buy one. Get wet, sulk on bike, reach J O'G and promise self not to repeat in a hurry.
Is anyone able to offer any further suggestions?
Any particular opinions on any of these as being a good summer weight waterproof?
Kthxbai