Showers Pass Men's Elite 2.1 Waterproof Cycling Jacket

I purchased this jacket to keep me warm during spring gravel riding/racing in Northern New England. I wore it for the first time during a 39 mile ride in 46F degrees and driving rain for more than 1.5 hours. I was dry and warm. Granted the warm has to come from your base layers, blocking wind and rain are critical for these to work. The jacket breaths! It is true sized - I am 5'11' 173lbs and Large is a perfect fit to accommodate base layers. Overall, one of the best cycling specific clothing purchases I have ever made - why didn't I do this sooner is the question I am asking myself.

This is my best rain jacket. Fits looser than my Gortex Jacket and has more vent openings so it breaths much better which is nice because it is usually not as cold when it is raining. I like its breathability because it keeps me from getting hot and sweating when I have all my rain gear on. On cold mornings when it is not raining, I prefer my Gortex Jacket which blocks the wind better to keep me warm.

I ordered a medium like nearly every top/jacket I own. It was also the correct size according to their sizing chart. It was WAY too small. I sent it back and got a large that fits well. I love the jacket. It has great ventilation and zips top and bottom which allows me to get a lot of air flow when it is wet but not cold.

I like this jacket a lot. The pit zips work ventilate well and are easy to zip/unzip while riding. The high collar protects during those chilly descents. The chest pocket if great for a phone. So good rain protection, great ventilation. Minor annoyances: the zipper carriage is attached to the left side which is not normal in a men's jacket. Also, it takes a little work to engage the zipper properly so I just leave it engaged an inch or two and pull it over my head to get in and out of it.

I'm a year round North West cyclist on the commute, cyclocross, mtb, long road rides as well as hiking and climbing. I'm a gear nut. Good gear is important, bad gear makes it suck. I'm hard on things, so I go through a lot of rain gear. Showers pass elite 2.1 is the best out there for fall/winter/early spring bar none. I only wear rain-gear in the rain. NOTHING has been as comfortable in the cold rain. The forward-ish side zips, large cuffs, back vent keep airflow going when I want it. That and event 3xlayer is the most breathable option out there, better than goretex, much better than all the 2.5x layer designs that are clammy and can't last. This is the driest option for the wet-cold. Yet I can ride hard with the best breath-ability possible. Best I've had. In summer I go thinner lighter with a racing kit but that doesn't work in fall/winter here in the rainy NW. So when my elite 2.0 was stolen, I got the elite 2.1. wow, even better with an adjustable higher neck cuff and hood attachment option. Super well made. Its expensive but I won't be making excuses not to head out

This jacket — for hundreds less than Arc’teryx — provides virtually the same utility for everyday use while riding in the rain (or other light-duty wear). Quality built with waterproof zippers and a nice finishing-touch pocket for the zipper at the neck so you don’t get a chilly zipper part against your skin. The pockets are well-placed and useful — though I have had challenges with the zipper on the rear being difficult to operate while wearing the coat. The shoulder venting and, especially, the under-arm vents are perfect, ejecting the heat generated during a bicycle ride so you do not end up a sopping mess despite stopping the rain. I come back to comparing it to Arc’teryx. It is not that brand, obviously; and not as sophisticated as that brand. But for the price, it sure comes awfully close. I bought a Large.

No free returns

I live in the Pacific Northwest where it is sometimes windy and often raining. I was skeptical about whether this jacket was right fo me at first because I loved my other Showers Pass jacket which I wore out. The old jacket was perfect for me. The new jacket is completely waterproof and windproof. It took some time for me to get used to the vents and how to keep cool and not get overheated. There could be improvements like adding vertical back pockets and a key pocket. Still, the jacket does what it was designed to do. Today I was in the rain for three hours and after fixing a rear tire flat I got home and the top half of me was dry and warm. It just took me a while to get used to how to dress under the jacket. Love the jacket. I’m riding 1000 miles this December so this jacket is an essential piece of my daily equipment.

Increíble calidad!

Excellent the first water proof and breathable Jacket I have found after 45 years of cycling. I have ridden through some torrential rain since I have bought this and it had kept me dry and even with a 3 mile climb every day I don’t overheat . It’s a real game changer I’m very pleased with it .

Although this item was pricey, it is very well made. The design is great for cycling. The elongated back makes sure your lower back stays covered and the long sleeves don’t ride up too far when you lean forward to hold the handlebars. It is fairly breathable and very waterproof. I went mountain biking with it on. It wasn’t raining but it was only 13 C. Under the jacket I wore a long sleeve jersey and long leg cycling pants. I wasn’t cold at all nor was I sweating from the “plastic bag” effect. My only complaint is that there is only one pocket. I am 5’10” 180 lbs and large fit well. Maybe a tad big but in riding position feels great. I don’t like riding in the rain but I’m eager to see how well it performs in truly wet conditions.

This jacket is very comfortable. I like how it covers the whole neck. The longer arm sleeves are long enough. I went biking three times with it so far (Ext temp ranging 3-6 degrees celsius). My only regret is not buying it sooner...

Nice jacket - just a bit tight in body and long in sleeves