Waterproof/breathable running jacket?

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Anybody try the Asics Storm Shelter?

Have you tried looking at the Brooks outlet in Bothel? They had some nice stuff on sale there in the summer but I wonder if it's gone now.

I've been to the outlet before, but Brooks doesn't make anything that's waterproof, as far as I know. Their jackets are all only water-resistant wind jackets.

I have one of their jackets now, and after 15 minutes it's soaked through.

it would also be nice if you wern't such a girlscout.

I would recommend against going the waterproof route if you plan on using it for running. Running, being a very high output sport produces a lot of heat, which leads to a lot of perspiration.

Although a 'breathable' waterproof jacket will help to get some of that perspiration out, it will not be able to keep up. This means that you will end up just as wet as if you didn't have the jacket on, or in the case of winter, it could mean you'll form a frozen layer around the inside of the jacket which will do you no good in terms of insulation.

At the moment Gore-Tex offers the best in terms of waterproofness, breathability and durability. However it will still not keep up w/ the demands of running.

So, my recommendation to you would be a water resistant jacket with a DWR coating. DWR will keep you relatively dry in light-rain conditions while still breathing enough. In heavy-rain conditions you'll still get wet, though. Also, you can buy DWR coating at your local outdoor store and re-apply the coating to your water-resistant pieces to increase their life. This may be enough to restore your old jacket. Also, most water-proofing laminates and water resistant coatings can be reactivated with heat, so throwing your old jacket in the dryer may help as well.

Try this, it's water proof...

http://www.runningwarehouse.com/descpageMRA-BMEJO.html

Try a Marmot PreCip pullover. Breathable enough and keeps you from getting soaked.

A fabric exists called eVent...their jackets are expensive (usually around 175 and up), but the technology is amazing, MUCH better than Gore-Tex for breathability

Gore-Tex, normally I wouldn't consider something waterproof because of the reasons you mentioned (overheating, not enough breathability, etc). However, due to this lovely Seattle weather I'm finding my water-resistant coat isn't working when it's pouring down out. It works great when it's a light to moderate rain though.

I'll look into the DWR coating; that sounds like it might be a good middle-ground to consider.

Adidas Adistar line has a Goretex jacket. Runs about $150. Worth it. Breathable and waterproof - no leaks. I live in the PNW too and it has been serving me well.

pnw ultrarunner wrote:

Gore-Tex, normally I wouldn't consider something waterproof because of the reasons you mentioned (overheating, not enough breathability, etc). However, due to this lovely Seattle weather I'm finding my water-resistant coat isn't working when it's pouring down out. It works great when it's a light to moderate rain though.

I'll look into the DWR coating; that sounds like it might be a good middle-ground to consider.

As another poster mentioned you may want to check out e-vent (I hadn't heard of it myself)

Here was a study done on breathability of different waterproof fabrics (though it doesn't mention waterproofness)

FredEx wrote:

Try this, it's water proof...

http://www.runningwarehouse.com/descpageMRA-BMEJO.html

I can vouch for this. Much much better than my old Brooks jacket! It moves with you (I've worn it in several hard workouts). Great for wind protection and rain.

And at $80 it's about half as much as the other jackets people have mentioned. I love mine.

The Asics Storm Shelter has been fabulous for me...not only with runs in cold/rain/wind but also on bike rides. Highly recommend and the price is reasonable

pnw ultrarunner wrote:

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Anybody try the Asics Storm Shelter?

I got this jacket in orange for Christmas and I really like it. I used to run in a C9 waterproff jacket (from Target) but it got very heavy if it was raining/snowing/sleeting - and it does a lot in Chicago.

I now where the Storm Shelter and it is light, waterproof, and windproof. I throw on an Under Armour cold gear mock turtleneck, a shirt that wicks moisture, and the jacket. Those 3 layers do the trick for me, good luck.

New Balance Storm Striker Jacket. I only wear it when its really pouring, but for that its great. Fully waterproof and removable hood, which I usually don't wear.

I like Asics wrote:

The Asics Storm Shelter has been fabulous for me...not only with runs in cold/rain/wind but also on bike rides. Highly recommend and the price is reasonable

Does it hold its own pretty well in a downpour?