Author Topic: Rain suit recommendations (Read 5786 times)

Desolation Angel · « **on:** September 14, 2005, 11:12:45 AM »

I did a search and didn't see this covered. I'm thinking of carrying a rainsuit in my topcase for unexpected wet moments. Would anyone who's used a few please give me your recommendations?

Thanks!

Tundrahog · « **Reply #1 on:** September 14, 2005, 01:39:18 PM »

I carry a cheap walmart rain jacket and pants, they work good on my commute (15-20 minutes). The key is to make sure the wrists and the ankles have a way to close.

For longer rides I think I'd look into a good 1-piece suit.

doublenaughtspy · « **Reply #2 on:** September 14, 2005, 10:36:01 PM »

I've got an old Fieldsheer suit I had for probably 5-6 years. It has served well when needed. I usually wear my weatherproof FirstGear stuff when I'm going out for more than a day. The Fieldsheer goes on pretty well over my leather jacket, too. It's a b!tch to get back off without taking off the leather, though. I think I paid about $50 or so back then. It's lined with a fishnet type liner that eases the sweaty issue. Hope that helps.

B6mick · « **Reply #3 on:** September 25, 2005, 08:16:37 AM »

I use on of them over suits that the snow skiers use, cheap as, water proof, storm proof. Keep a look out for one of them after ski season clearance sales. $10. folds in one its own pockets, packs up to a 10 x 4x 3 inch with waist belt.

oremike · « **Reply #4 on:** September 25, 2005, 12:29:07 PM »

I have Wintex rain gear(2pcs) Sidi On Roads boots and fieldshear water proof gloves. Even though I don't like to ride in the rain I can and stay dry all day.

ray nielsen · « **Reply #5 on:** September 25, 2005, 06:09:53 PM »

Check out Frogg-Toggs at <www.frogg-toggs.com>. They're made from a breathable fabric, very light and packable and fairly cheap at atout $60 for two piece suit.

I think they're available in black, grey or orange colors.

B12Teuton · « **Reply #6 on:** September 26, 2005, 08:48:03 AM »

I got the Stearns brand at Wal Mart. $25 for jacket and pants that fit over my normal gear. Works great!!

Best deal out there and it really works perfectly.

Red01 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 26, 2005, 04:39:37 PM »

Quote from: "B12Teuton"

I got the Stearns brand at Wal Mart. $25 for jacket and pants that fit over my normal gear. Works great!!

Best deal out there and it really works perfectly.

Same here.

I used some slip-on boot covers I picked up at the local dealer to keep the H2O out of my JR boots, but now have a pair of Sidi On-Road's that are waterproof.

Desolation Angel · « **Reply #8 on:** September 26, 2005, 10:12:26 PM »

Quote from: "Red01"

Quote from: "B12Teuton"
I got the Stearns brand at Wal Mart. $25 for jacket and pants that fit over my normal gear. Works great!!

Best deal out there and it really works perfectly.

Same here.

I used some slip-on boot covers I picked up at the local dealer to keep the H2O out of my JR boots, but now have a pair of Sidi On-Road's that are waterproof.

I'm gonna try the Wal-Mart route as a starter, although I hate Wal-Mart as a general rule. Long story.

Thanks guys, I'm saving this thread for reference.

B12Teuton · « **Reply #9 on:** September 27, 2005, 09:06:51 AM »

Buy big!
I got XXXL and I'm not a particularly big guy. It allows you cover all the bases and gives you room to move.

Red01 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 27, 2005, 04:12:07 PM »

You don't have to go to Wally World - but you get the idea... any decent, inexpensive rainsuit. Maybe a surplus store, sporting goods, Costco, whatever.

Old_n_Slow · « **Reply #11 on:** October 01, 2005, 08:22:34 AM »

I just picked these up and got to test them the first day. So far, thumbs way up!

http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=50-5533