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Reddit mentions of Westcomb Men's Shift Hoody, Black, Small
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Backpacker Editors Choice Award winner and Polartec Apex Award winnerMade from Polartec Neoshell which is a soft lightweight water proof and breathable fabric with stretch and fully seam tapedFeatures a fully adjustable helmet compatible hood and draw cord waist yet only weighs 12 oz.Napoleon Dripocket on chest keeps your electronics dryMade in CanadaBackpacker Editors Choice Award winner and Polartec Apex Award winner
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I bought a Westcomb Shift LT Hoody a couple months ago (it's a weird name, since it's clearly a jacket not a hoodie) for a cycling tour of northern Japan, and have been very happy with it. It's made from Polartec NeoShell (rather than Gore-Tec or eVent), making it more breathable than any other waterproof breathable fabric on the market that I'm aware of. A friend bought a new Gore-Tec jacket at the same time, and I got more use out of mine because his didn't breath as well (and thus he'd get more wet with the jacket on than without it). I can feel the wind blowing thru my Westcomb jacket, which I couldn't on Gore-Tec jackets I've tried (evidence that air is blowing thru the membrane). I can't speak to the 'BIFL' properties of the garment, having only had it for a couple months, but with proper care (it's a very thin jacket, so I'm afraid of accidentally poking holes in it) I expect it'll last me many years of use.
As for pants, I'm in the market for a pair myself. I bought a reasonably expensive pair 4 years ago, but opted for a DWC (durable waterproof coating) pair rather than an actual waterproof-breathable membrane. DWC is definitely not BIFL, as the coating will wear away/break down after several years of consistent use. I've tried reapplying the DWC with a Nikwax product with only limited success. Thus, my advice is to bite the bullet and get a waterproof-breathable pair, keeping in mind that when cycling your pants are being worn down/abraded much faster than your jacket (i.e., get a pair with some reinforcing in the seat if you can find them).