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I don't know about non-descript but I've got a Showers Pass (www.showerspass.com) Touring jacket in blue. It's got large pit-zips (12") and a full back vent flap and drop-down tail. You can look for a Chicago-based distributor on their website.
It's on the pricey end but I love it and maybe you can find one of their jackets on sale somewhere since it is the time of year to find some good pricing. I keep the waterproofing intact using Nikwax Tech Wash followed by Nikwax TX.Direct every now and then. It can be bought with a hood that can be attached via velcro, and therefore detached as well.
Btw, I'd try washing your Mountain Hardwear (MH) jacket in that Nikwax combination in order to restore the waterproofing and then using it for non-biking stuff. If that idea works, you've extended your investment in your MH gear. Fyi, I've got an MH shell w/ rollable hood that I really like using for non-strenuous activity. Both my MH and SPass jackets are storm-proof. Yeah... I'm biased but I've put them through the weather testing.
I am so happy with the Rei jacket i got, but it has a hood. totally water and windproof, pitzips, a little stretchy, covers my butt really well. works really well for layering. but yeah the hood is a little annoying, except for when it comes in handy...
http://www.rei.com/product/786836
Yeah! I am rocking the Taku these days also. I'm on my third one! the first two had zipper design flaws so REI replaced them for free (as is their policy - yay!). The current design works great for me for biking. While riding I wear a reflective vest from MEC. That solves the visibility vs looking like a dork problem, except when riding of course. The hood is a bit bulky and not terribly comfortable when on, but I almost never use it. But on those rare occasions when I'm caught in a downpour I'm glad it is there.
AR said:I am so happy with the Rei jacket i got, but it has a hood. totally water and windproof, pitzips, a little stretchy, covers my butt really well. works really well for layering. but yeah the hood is a little annoying, except for when it comes in handy...
http://www.rei.com/product/786836
... I think various bike specific jackets are out there ...
...considering taking it back and getting the Taku instead....Only thing that bothers me about the Taku is the hood and I don't think its removable or foldable.
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