Pete Biggs wrote:

Any suggestions for hi-vis waterproof, breathable long-distance
commuting/racing/touring jacket most appreciated

I don't believe any waterproof jacket is really breathable when you're
cycling hard.

They'll all stay breathable, just probably not at the same rate with
which sweat is being produced. But eVent, Paclite and XCR etc. will let
out a lot /more/ than other flavours of laminate and coatings.

Over a shorter run it would typically be the case that a lighter "keep
the worst off" approach will be just as good, and quite a bit cheaper,
but if you're in cold rain all day then it would make sense to get a
fully waterproof and the more breathable it is the less you'll suffer.

Pete.
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