A bloke here who does a lot of cycle camping told me he considered the Showers Pass better than the Ground Effect jackets. I ride in GE knicks and am on my second Frosty Boy wind proof top. GE stuff is well made and does the job.

Like Buddy, I have a Showers Pass and like it - mine is the Elite 2.0. It was a little stiff at first, but quickly loosened up with use. As he mentioned, it's heavier than some and I, too, use it for warmth. Because it has pit zips and velcro at the wrists (which allows for a large opening), it doesn't get too warm as the temperature rises. I use a helmet cover instead of the hood because I could never seem to get it to fit correctly - although it's probably just user error.

I have rain pants but rarely wear them for the same reason: I get so sweaty wearing them that the amount of moisture inside is the same whether I'm wearing them or not.

Hi Brent

Have you heard of Taiga Works? They make cycling rain gear (jackets, pants, shoe and helmet covers) as well as down wear and merino wool tops. And it’s all made in a little factory in Vancouver. I’m lucky enough to live close enough to make a day trip there on the bike. All my rain kit is from them.

Thank you for the suggestion. I still haven't made a move so will look into their gear.

EDIT: Perusing their site and their gear looks promising.

Patagonia rain pants were the best while riding in the wet and windy Netherlands. My jacket of choice was from ANWB ( Netherlands version of AAA here in the USA). For my feet, ( not your question, but still riding preferences for staying dry) I put a plastic bag over my sock, then Keen sandals.  The sandals are much better in wet weather than a wet cycling or tennis shoe. 

I'm a little late to the party, and perhaps you've made a decision. When I was raincoat shopping, a frugal friend of mine said to look for a jacket made of the fabric I find desirable, and ignore the brand. I don't remember his fabric recommendation, but he ended up with a Cabela's jacket at a fraction of the price of the cycling version. 

It also seems I remember reading an article in the past few months about forever plastics being banned, and that would mean certain waterproof clothing would no longer be available. Here we go. I hope that is a sharable link.

I haven't done anything yet, and on my fall tour I used an old Columbia jacket that used to belong to my son. It worked well, though there was minimal rainfall. 

I am thrilled with my new 7Mesh jacket. Canadian manufacturer, based on my beloved wet coast, so they know rain. It is light and packs up into a tiny package which even has loops to attach to the handlebars for quick access.  It has a hood designed for helmets and designed to stay on. The only downside to the jacket is the price, but they do have their Black Friday sale on now. My other jacket is Arcteryx, and I use it around town, but for touring I prefer the 7Mesh. It is lighter worked a charm on our last tour. 

Another very satisfied Showers Pass customer here. I have a heavy rain/winter jacket, and a lighter weight one which I often use in my rainy northwest. Very well made, and I highly recommend.

My jacket had lost its waterproofing so I washed it in a Nikwax product and it is greatly improved.