I tend to acquire more gear than I should. Its a bit of a compulsion.
I am looking forward to doing more touring on my NT, including pushing the envelope on riding in hot weather mixed with scattered thundershowers. IE about what you expect in the mid-Atlantic region from mid-June through August.
I have a high vis Olympia AST 2 jacket that works quite well for me, but I have not tried it in the rain. I just got a Darien Light jacket from Aerostich on sale, also hi vis, and I am wondering whether to return it or keep it.
The jackets have similar coverage and venting. Main advantage of the Darien seems to be the waterproofing. Right now its rather uncomfortable compared to the AST, but I understand the Dariens "break in" after some use.
Can anyone comment on how the AST2 performs in the rain? Does it work reasonably well on its own or does it need a rain overjacket?
I am looking forward to doing more touring on my NT, including pushing the envelope on riding in hot weather mixed with scattered thundershowers. IE about what you expect in the mid-Atlantic region from mid-June through August.
I have a high vis Olympia AST 2 jacket that works quite well for me, but I have not tried it in the rain. I just got a Darien Light jacket from Aerostich on sale, also hi vis, and I am wondering whether to return it or keep it.
The jackets have similar coverage and venting. Main advantage of the Darien seems to be the waterproofing. Right now its rather uncomfortable compared to the AST, but I understand the Dariens "break in" after some use.
Can anyone comment on how the AST2 performs in the rain? Does it work reasonably well on its own or does it need a rain overjacket?