Raingear

Alix B · Post by **Alix B** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 5:27 am

Motogear Outlet looks like they have some decent deals on riding gear.
Especially raingear.
Any suggestions? Share your previous purchases with me. It's so hard to guess about this stuff!
Last year's ride my $10 rain suit didn't hold up through the 2nd storm, time for some quality.

Corsair · Post by **Corsair** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:56 am

I got a EB rain suit from target (for about $20?) and it's been holding up well

louie · Post by **louie** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 10:36 pm

try outdoor hiking camping supply places. gear guru, seirra trading post, back country, to name a few some of dealt with.

robtaylor · Post by **robtaylor** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:04 pm

i've got frogg toggs but have nopt had to use them in a real storm yet so i can't attest to thier strength

BuddyLove · Post by **BuddyLove** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:49 pm

a lot of people I have talked to sweat by Frogg toggs. I don't have them, but they look pretty sweet. I just have generic ones from Sams Club...they worked out well enough....not great for a weekend of constant rain though.

lobsterman · Post by **lobsterman** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 3:45 pm

I use Frogg Toggs Pro Action Rain Suit:
http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/produ ... 4315016694

I bought mine locally and I seem to remember they were cheaper in the store than online.

I have used mine in Real Rain® - not just the spittin' kind. They work great and fold up small enough to fit under the seat on the Buddy.

Eddy Merckx · Post by **Eddy Merckx** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 12:36 pm

I purchased my rain gear at a local bicycle shop. High quality waterproof and breathable, I use it in the wet, and cold weather as a wind breaker, ten months old and still in new condition, the good thing about it is its made to be moved around in (cycling) and it has a good amount of reflective material on it...

Corsair · Post by **Corsair** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 12:51 pm

Eddy Merckx wrote:I purchased my rain gear at a local bicycle shop

what's the name of your gear? Got any pics?

Sunil · Post by **Sunil** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 5:34 pm

I spent about 30 dollars on a 2 piece rain suit from my local camping store. Its held up really well, but it doesnt have reflective strips. When it comes time to replace it ill go with a motorcycle specific suit. If you wear an armored jacket when you ride make sure your rain jacket fits over it. You want that armor when its slippery!

JokerJim · Post by **JokerJim** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 9:01 pm

I wore Frogg Toggs during the rain storm at the Rattle-My-bones rally this year.

First and only time I had to put on rain gear. Did the entire ride and was bone dry underneath.

Joker

KRUSTYburger · Post by **KRUSTYburger** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 2:38 am

JokerJim wrote:Did the entire ride and was bone dry underneath.

So I heard the toggs were the best, and they claim to be BREATHABLE... I figure that's a pretty tricky feat for a waterproof material. Any comments on the breathability (is that a real word?) from those who have used them?

JokerJim · Post by **JokerJim** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 4:57 am

Yes they breathe.

In fact each exhale kinda tickles the boys.

Joker

louie · Post by **louie** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 3:12 pm

breathable, keeps water out but lets body moisture out so you don't get wet from sweat.
several years ago i heard from many that frogg toggs are good as long as they last but don't hold up particularly long. take along duct tape for repairs. the idea is you have to balance the economics of good price, light weight and breathability with delicate and cheapish fabric.

Eddy Merckx · Post by **Eddy Merckx** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 3:53 pm

Corsair wrote:
Eddy Merckx wrote:I purchased my rain gear at a local bicycle shop
what's the name of your gear? Got any pics?

The stuff I got is made by a company called O2, also Pearl Izumi, a High tech cycling clothing Co. makes really good rain gear as well, again water proof breathable and made to move around in, you can google them and check out what they have available.

pugbuddy · Post by **pugbuddy** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 12:06 am

Frog togs were recommended by one of my motorcycle friends.

I have a lined raincoat I picked up from Land's End a few years ago. It is polyvinyl on the outside with Polyester body and Nylon sleeve lining. It's simply incredible for cold, wet weather! And it's "classic" bright yellow--sticks out like a sore thumb!

I just checked and it fits over my armored jacket although I look a little like Ahhhhhnold in it!

Well, heck--I need all the help I can get with the ladies! LOL!

RabidChild · Post by **RabidChild** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 5:01 am

I've got a Fieldsheer rain suit that I picked up for about $65 at a local motorcycle shop a couple years ago. It's been amazingly durable. I've stuffed the jacket and pants in a big wad inside my helmet under the seat many times, and I've been wearing the jacket daily for the last couple months. It has a nice microfiber collar, reflective material across the back, and elastic on the back at the waist so it doesn't flap around. It isn't really breathable though so it might not be the best for warmer weather, but in the cool rain we get here for most of the year it has been great.