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Showers Pass Mens Hi-Vis Elite Jacket

Showers PassMen's Hi-Vis Elite Jacket(Return to Product Page)

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Review by RayB

Reviewed 1/10/2022
by RayB
Daily Commuter
Saint Louis base
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great for around town and wet, cold-weather tours.

I have to admit, in the last 60 years of riding, I've only had a few jackets that really keep the water out. They were all too heavy to take on tours, and I always simply planned to eventually get wet with the latest "breathable" lightweight water-resistant/waterproof offering - either from the moisture without or within the garment.

As long as the ambient temperature was reasonable and the garment was somewhat windproof, I didn't worry about hypothermia while wet, and let's face it, skin is fairly waterproof and dries pretty quickly.

For me, the rub comes from winter commuting and cold-weather tours where the prolonged rains come with temperatures less than 45 deg F. Getting wet under those circumstances was always uncomfortable, even with the latest heavy-when-wet, wool offerings.

I finally had the resources to shell out money for this classic jacket. Yes - too heavy to avoid sweating up the inside when riding under heavy loads with moderate wind chill, but perfect for my winter commutes and justifiable weight for early- and late-season touring.

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Review by RadCity Rider

Reviewed 1/13/2022
by RadCity Rider
Casual Cyclist
PNW
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They can see me now

Jacket fits well. XL provides plenty of room for my 6'3" 200 lb frame. It's comfortable, warm in a variety of temps. Great value. Bike Tires Direct had a good price and followed up with quick delivery.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 8/6/2020
by Anonymous
Daily Commuter
portland or
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works great runs a little large.

feel good and works well but I think it it is almost one size larger.

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Review by Bob Dobalina

Reviewed 6/25/2018
by Bob Dobalina
Nashville
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Been waiting a LONG time...

I waited an awful long time for the price on this jacket to come down. Im glad I finally could pull the trigger. This jacket is perfection. Cant wait to see how it performs during the winter.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 6/4/2018
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Bellingham, WA
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Nice Jacket

The jacket fits well and fits well while in a forward riding position. The long tail works well and the vents provide adequate ventilation for a waterproof jacket.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 5/11/2017
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
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3 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
Very comfortable jacket.

This is definitely not a warm weather rain jacket in my opinion. I ride year around in the Upper Midwest so it is perfect for late fall, winter and early spring snow, rain and wind protection.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 4/4/2017
by Anonymous
Daily Commuter
Portland, OR
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7 of 7 customers found this review helpful.
Solid gear for rainy commutes.

I hesitated at the price but I am completely satisfied with my purchase. This is a solid raincoat with bike friendly visibility, long tail, and vent zippers under the arms. The zippers have allowed me to keep wearing the jacket even as the weather warms up in the spring.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 7/20/2017
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
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4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
High quality and well thought out except for no hood included

Great design, but would have liked a hood.NE

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Review by Loren

Reviewed 3/9/2017
by Loren
Cycling Enthusiast
Tacoma, WA
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7 of 7 customers found this review helpful.
This has become my go to jacket for low light walking and riding conditions.

This is a very cool jacket. I live in an urban environmet with not the best street lighting and lots of grey sky days. I wear this jacket any time that it is not really cold for both biking and walking. It is loose enough that you can wear a couple of light layers under it, and it is true to size, but if you are heavy set you may want to order a size up. The green is highly visible in the day, and the side panels really light up at night when hit by street or car lights. The LED beacon lights I have used on occasion, even when using this as a walking jacket. They give good visibility, and are correctly placed so that they don't affect your night vision. Zippers all work well, and it is waterproof. The only thing I would change is to have an attachable rain hood included.

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Review by mike

Reviewed 1/6/2017
by mike
Cycling Enthusiast
scappoose, or.
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4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
This is one awesome rain jacket !!!

I use this jacket on all my winter rides - great in the rain but on these recent freezing mornings it's great when I'm layering up - best rain jacket I've ever owned !

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Review by Dann King

Reviewed 3/7/2019
by Dann King
Cycling Enthusiast
North Plains, OR
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A Serious Rain Jacket

I purchased a lighter duty Shower's Pass jacket and this one at the same time. I love both coats for their design, fit and functionality. My wife likes the built-in lights.

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Review by RobM

Reviewed 6/1/2018
by RobM
Daily Commuter
Portland, OR
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Awesome Jacket!!

I've happily been wearing this jacket in the late-winterearly spring rain. No problems, good ventilation and (obviously) great visibility from cars!

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Review by Mark12

Reviewed 1/8/2018
by Mark12
Downers Grove, IL
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Great cycling jacket.

My new go to jacket for riding in temperatures below the mid-thirties. As the temps start rising I start unzipping and loosening the cuffs. The only disappointment is the little lights. They worked in the package but after I squished them into their grommets, they quit working. I even tested the batteries which are still good. I wonder how much of the cost was for those?

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Review by Mark12

Reviewed 11/30/2017
by Mark12
Downers Grove, IL
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2 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
Great jacket!

Wore it for first time yesterday. Temperature was mid thirties and as I warmed up, I just started unzipping zippers and loosening the cuffs. Only problem is all of the lights are defective. When I received the jacket, the lights worked. I squeezed them all into their grommets and hung the jacket up. Yesterday they didnt work and the batteries are OK.

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Review by Mark Gamba

Reviewed 11/10/2017
by Mark Gamba
Daily Commuter
Portland, OR
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
solid, well designed jacket for biking in the worst rain

I've ridden with this jacket in all appropriate weather. It vents well. Maybe too well in very cold weather. It provides good solid rain protection even in heavy downpours. It's very visible even thought out of the box the lights didn't work. Haven't had time to go get new batteries, assuming that's the problem.

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