GoLite Gamut Jacket - Men's - 2009 BCS

This is a great jacket with a great cut (6'0, 180 lbs, I got a large). It has room for a heavy layer fleece underneath but still remains fairly streamlined looking. The length is perfect for me. There are large interior mesh pockets integrated into the exterior pockets and an audio port for a headphone cord that allows access to the interior in one pocket. Well thought out and perfectly minimal. I love the hood! It has a simple rear velcro flap that allows adjustment for heavier rain but is fine as is for lighter rain. GoLite has the market on simple, effective, pragmatic design with the pinch point cinch for the elastic hood cord that runs the perimeter of the face. Rubber tabs and velcro allow wrist adjustments and look gnarly.

The day I got this jacket was perfect, stormy and down pouring. Excellent initial test conditions. I walked around outside and stayed in the rain for about 20-30 mins and stayed dry. Though to my surprise the shoulders look as if they had begun to soak (hence four stars), it looked darker and splotchy. The interior was dry, but for how much longer? Not sure if this should be the sole rain jacket for going out in knowingly stormy conditions.

New models have improved zipper. No waist cord, though one could be easily installed. The three layer fabric is relatively waterproof and wind proof, though I think it would wet out after a few minutes of hard rain. Very stretchy. Very compressible. Windproof up to around 40-35 mph winds. Covers most of your ass when cycling. Great for price.

This jacket is great. The trinity is super water proof. It has been in the rain and tested in the shower and it hasn't leaked at all. The stretch is really nice, the jacket is comfy. Great for skiing. Anyway, you should check it out.

This jacket is great. The trinity is super water proof. It has been in the rain and tested in the shower and it hasn't leaked at all. The stretch is really nice, the jacket is comfy. Great for skiing. Anyway, you should check it out.

My favorite wind/rain jacket. Yeah, it doesnt have a waist cinch, and it would be nice to have, but it is not designed for fat folks so there isnt much/any extra fabric that needs to be gathered together at the waist. The main benefits are lite weight, good construction, and lite weight.
Could it use more bells and whistles.. sure but then it wouldn't be feather light.
sac price couldn't be beat..

Bought this jacket for my husband- he's 6'3", about 180 lbs- thin frame. Size Large fits him well. Beware- this jacket is slim fitting, so probably go up a size if you have broader shoulders. Very lightweight and not cumbersome. Good rain-proof jacket- looks great on him too. Got it on sale for $45- a steal!!