Ventile. Specifically, on top, Hilltrek's Cotton Analogy 
Ventile. http://www.hilltrek.co.uk

What makes this vastly superior to every other rainwear option such that it 
is worth the price in money and weight? Simple:

-- Like others, it is waterproof from the outside in so rain won't get you 
wet
-- Unlike others (Goretex, poser Goretex, waxed cotton, rubbers and 
laminated), it uses capillary action to draw vapor AND liquid out to the 
outer layers so you don't get wet from your own sweat. Because it breathes 
about as well as a cotton shirt, it is vastly superior at getting rid of 
interior moisture vs all other options. So you can ride up mountain passes 
and trails and not be wet in a bag from your own sweat. Try than in 
anything else. Then immediately ride down and any residual moisture is 
evaporated away and you stay dry and warm. All other rainwear I've tried 
makes the descents teeth shattering experiences at 40˚F because of the 
interior wet they can't get rid of (any moisture has to become vapor before 
it can breathe through them -- they have no capacity to handle actual 
liquid moisture).
-- One rain jacket for any and all activities. Perfect for bikepacking. (I 
also have a single layer jacket for lighter summer dayride use, when the 
more extreme jacket's weight/space are not needed).
-- I can drop a layer of wool from my pack because of the warmth of the 
jacket, and it doesn't get too warm until you no longer need a jacket on.
-- depending on what is worn under it, this system works in rain and snow 
and wind of any combination from 60˚F to -30˚F at full (sweaty) activity 
levels.

My specific jacket is the Liathach: 
http://www.hilltrek.co.uk/acatalog/Liathach-Cotton-Analogy-Extreme-Smock-.html
I ride with the side zips up and the lower front panel tucked up inside, 
giving free motion of the legs, yet having full coverage behind and all 
round when off bike.

With abandon,
Patrick

On Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 9:18:37 AM UTC-6, Lungimsam wrote:
>
> What works for you in the rain when it is 60 degrees or colder?

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