You might want to look into a Sierra Designs 60-40 Parka. I have one of the originals. Great ventilation.
The original production had Ventile Cotton lining. Don't know if the re-issued line does. But my guess is it still sheds water well and vents well. On Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 11:08:47 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > 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? > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
