It is a quest that never ends…swapping out gear for something “better.” This is what I have done with my rain jacket. I have been using the Sierra Designs Cyclone Eco jacket and while it is a great jacket, I just wanted something a little lighter. Two other things that were important to me in my search were hand pockets and pit zips. (Ok, 3, money too…) So, I searched around, read some reviews on a few different jackets and finally settled on one, the GoLite Tumalo 2.5L Pertex Storm Jacket. Using a 40% off code, this jacket was a great blend of nice features for a great price, and with the features I desired. So, here is a video review I did with my initial impressions:

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