Showers PassMen's Elite 2.1 Jacket(Return to Product Page)

I live in the Washington Cascades and use wear this jacket for by rainy day rides. It does an excellent job keeping me dry but do get some internal condensation after a long ride.

Showers Pass Elite 2.1 jacket is what I use and like best. The underarm ventilation zippers make a big difference. Just wish for a more traditional 3 back pockets, the zippered back pocket is not very practical. Dealing with it while riding is difficult.

Bought this jacket for wind and rain in Colorado Spring and Fall cooler weather. Love the high quality, water-proofing, venting features, and high visibility. Not a fan of double-slider zippers, which this jacket has, but not a big deal. Quick shipping and great price from BikeTiresDirect. Since I couldn't find this model on Showers Pass Corporate site, this may have been a closeout sale, saving a few bucks, as Showers Pas is a premium brand. Great product, great service.

I live in the Pacific Northwest where rain and wind are constant riding companions. This is, quite simply, the best cycling rain jacket I have ever owned.

This is a great jacket with plenty of room for layering. Only (minor) complaint I have is that Shower's Pass jacket sleeves tend to run on the long side and bunch up near the wrist. Or maybe my arms are just short...

Breathes with out the draft. Wear it down into the upper teens. Little pricey but works great

It works great, nicely made. I found the sizing a bit small compared to a previous SP jacket, but fine none the less for me. The zipper is on the girly side, I am not sure why that might be, but combined with the smaller than expected sizing, I think maybe mistakes were made. The tag does say men's

I've been wearing this jacket in weather between 35 and 50 F since I got it in January. I have zero complaints. Fit is great and the features all work as advertised.

I use this product for cool andor wet cycling. Has good wind break and great for rain

I use this as an outer shell in the winter. The weather in North Carolina allows for year round riding, as long as you have proper gear to protect you. This jacket works very well for my application

This jacket is very well-built and is designed with the cyclist in mind. For example, the jacket is extremely flexible and does not restrict body motion. Additionally, there are reflective strips sewed onto the jacket for better visibility.

I commute to work in all kinds of weather and this jacket is awesome. Does well with blocking the wind, rain, and keeping me warm and dry. Love all the small details that showers pass added to the jacket....waterproof zippers, light holder on back of jacket, etc.

I had the Elite 2.0 and loved everything about it but needed to get a new one in a smaller size. The only difference I can see between the two models is the front zipper. While it is easier to zip, the fabric behind the zipper gets caught around the neck when I'm trying to unzip it. Not a big deal if I'm off the bike, but it takes two hands to unzip, so it's not that convenient while riding. Chances are I just got an oddly cut jacket, I'd still buy another one in a heartbeat. Love Showers Pass!!!

Very nice, lightweight jacket. Room to layer for the cold rain and snow at 9500 feet in Colorado. Glad to have it! Get the goldenrod to b as seen as possible.

Well made garment. Does what it was designed to do.

Happy with my purchase.

I have gone through 3 rain jackets with disappointing results - leaks, sweating, uncomfortable. I heard good things about this one, bit the bullet and ordered one. I got the 2.0 rather than the pro because I wanted a bit more warmth in our perpetual cool drizzle. I was not disappointed. It is by far the best jacket I have used. It keeps me dry and breaths beautifully. It is not cheap but is a good value. A co-worker just bought one and is equally enthusiastic. Great job Showers Pass.

I purchased this on sale for 50 percent off, but it is really worth the retail price! Fabric is substantial and definitely waterproof. Seams are well-constructed and sealed. The fabric is highly breathable for slower rides in the rain, but not sure how well it will breathe under higher intensity riding conditions. Looking forward to many dry rainy rides in the years to come with this jacket...

Water and wind proof. I like the vents. It's kind of heavy, one would like to see front pockets in a jacket that is less race and more a tour jacket. I also don't like how small the zippers are on all the jackets now.

I live on the Olympic Peninsula of WA state where we get plenty of rain showers. I am in a ride group of cyclists who bike three to four times a week year round rain or shine. About half of the 16-20 riders have this Jacket. I just had to have one also. It keeps me dry, is breatheable, fits well ( 5' 2 120 female) size M, room enough for wool base layer and light fleece.

The only downside is that it does not have an attached rain hood, and the hood is extra. It is a spendy jacket but worth it right now as it is new and I really baby it. Time will tell if it holds up in the long run. I do extended bike touring so will see how it holds up being taken in and out of paineers. I carefully roll it and put it in a cloth bag to prevent wear shoving it into a pack.

Would like to hear from other users about how often they wash theirs. Solution used, and any spray used afterwards?

Believe it to be a well made jacket. Best surface treatment I've experienced. Even with the heavy Portland rain the surface stays dry and permits breathability. Yet I can't seem to drive my own vapor through this breathable Event garment completely and find the inside of the jacket sleeves very damp even though I ride fully vented. Still I'm dryer than any other garment I've tried so far.