If theres one thing we know up here in Cascadia, its rain. Heavy rain and light, misty drizzle and sideways torrent, were like Eskimos and snow: dozens of words for the condition we deal with most. Thankfully, we also have a lot of fine raingear to choose from. A shop favorite is the Elka from Norse Projects. Based on a classic Danish piece, the Elka is 100% waterproof PVC, for hard-shell protection from the elements. It combines simple function with some playful style. Layer up and head out. This jacket runs true to size to accommodate for layers.