Rain Gear?

[Twisties]

Looks like the old Frogg Toggs have finally met their fate after 5 years of good service. What I liked about them is their comfort and breathability, fit, durability, wind and resistance, and price. What I didn't like was poor visibility (especially important in stormy conditions) and lack of a full, or even half, leg zipper on the pant.

Now Frogg has hi-viz and some models with longer zippers, but I want to consider the other options as well.

What's out there and what are you using?

 

[hANNAbONE]

actually, Frogg Togs top over my new Rev'It jacket.

and get this - in a day of drenching rain, not even a hint of water in my Rev'It pants with liner.

Am lovin' this Rev'It gear.!!

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/40/21143/ITEM/REVIT-Turbine-Pants---2011.aspx

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/39/21075/ITEM/REVIT-Air-Jacket---2011.aspx

both in silver...

love this stuff

 

[Wanderer]

Hi,
Been using Tour Master for years. Their latest Tour Master Sentinel is my favorite. I prefer the two piece to the one piece. Lets you use just the jacket when off the bike.
Later,
Norm
PS. Yes, sticking your foot in one of those Supermarket "disposable" plastic bags will let your boot slide right through the pant leg on the lowers.

 

[jajpko]

Hi,
Been using Tour Master for years. Their latest Tour Master Sentinel is my favorite. I prefer the two piece to the one piece. Lets you use just the jacket when off the bike.
Later,
Norm
PS. Yes, sticking your foot in one of those Supermarket "disposable" plastic bags will let your boot slide right through the pant leg on the lowers.

::026::

Tour Master Sentinel is really great rain gear. Also the plastic bags are the nuts for getting into you rain pants.. ::008::

 

[HoebSTer]

I prefer anything with True Gore-Tex as part of the outer shell, eliminating the layering aspect many companies try to use!!!

 

[k woo]

I like my Frogg Tog top but the pants are useless. Water permeates through the seat and legs anywhere I touch the seat within a few minutes of rain.

 

[limey]

Like HoebSTer says Gore -Tex is the way to go guaranteed not to leak. ::008::

 

[elizilla]

So, if they're so great, recommend a particular Gore-tex rainsuit. Not something you see so much at the motorcycle shops. There are riding jackets with Gore-tex lining but if you want a rainsuit to wear over the gear you already have, where do you find it? Perhaps at REI or MEC? If so, which ones fit over leathers?

 

[HoebSTer]

Mountain hardware makes good summer style rain coats made of GoreTex. GoreTex is always pricey.

 

[justbob]

For lightweight raingear that doesnt take up much room in the saddlebag, FroggToggs are hard to beat.
A few years ago they made some pants that leaked, but they would replace them for FREE if you contacted them.
Check out the site at "Gearless Machine" (google it) for some great deals on jackets only or pants only with free shipping.

 

[Karson]

I like my Frogg Tog top but the pants are useless. Water permeates through the seat and legs anywhere I touch the seat within a few minutes of rain.

Ditto on that. Plus the abrasion of the pants against the seat will quickly wear the butt area down to nothing.

 

[Checkswrecks]

Go to your local boating supply and you'll have a fine selection of rainwear. I can't think of anybody who knows rugged wet-wear better than owners of sail boats, especially on the ocean. The shops that cater to sail usually have an entire range, so it gets down to what fits and is in your price range.

 

[sail2xxs]

Boating supply stores have rain gear, but it is not cheap if you really want to stay dry... especially offshore. My Henri Lloyd Ocean Pro keeps me dry almost no matter what, but emptied my already skinny wallet.

I also have a set of Cabela's Guidewear raingear - also goretex, and exceptionally comfortable and dry. I absolutely recommend it without any reservations. I wore the bibs over my Darien pants while riding in the hurricane and later the flooding rains we had last September, and they didn't leak.

Chris

 

[Checkswrecks]

Boating supply stores have rain gear, but it is not cheap if you really want to stay dry... especially offshore. My Henri Lloyd Ocean Pro keeps me dry almost no matter what, but emptied my already skinny wallet.

I also have a set of Cabela's Guidewear raingear - also goretex, and exceptionally comfortable and dry. I absolutely recommend it without any reservations. I wore the bibs over my Darien pants while riding in the hurricane and later the flooding rains we had last September, and they didn't leak.

Chris

You Da MAN to know, Chris!

 

[limey]

Ok the wife found the pics, don’t want to scare anyone but this is one miserable old bastard two years ago on the Blue Ridge Parkway with my SECOND TOUR MASTER SENTINEL jacket the first one leaked too. Don’t mind riding in the rain but I want to be dry and warm. Now I have the Klim Latitude Jacket and pants. No more putting on rain gear on the side of the road. The Klim is expensive but it works, I have used the Klim down to 3c with no heated gear on. The best piece of gear I have ever purchased.

 

[jajpko]

Ok the wife found the pics, don’t want to scare anyone but this is one miserable old bastard two years ago on the Blue Ridge Parkway with my SECOND TOUR MASTER SENTINEL jacket the first one leaked too. Don’t mind riding in the rain but I want to be dry and warm. Now I have the Klim Latitude Jacket and pants. No more putting on rain gear on the side of the road. The Klim is expensive but it works, I have used the Klim down to 3c with no heated gear on. The best piece of gear I have ever purchased.

Well heck limey, the Tour Master gear won't work if you wear a shirt, with the Harley shield... ::025::

 

[elizilla]

Well heck limey, the Tour Master gear won't work if you wear a shirt, with the Harley shield... ::025::

I don't own anything with a Harley logo, but I do own that same rainsuit. It is terrible. The pants are lined in something that wicks the water up inside, and the jacket cuffs are too tight to get my glove gauntlets inside very easily, so getting into the jacket takes forever. I replaced it with a cheaper rainsuit that doesn't have any lining in the pants, which makes them much more effective.

I'm going to look for some of these Gore-tex suggestions. Cabelas isn't far away.

(The Klim stuff looks great, except for the big flashing sign on their site that says "No girls allowed. Amazon women keep out!")

 

[jajpko]

Don't forget, Bass Pro Shops. They have some nice Gortex rain gear. They have a suit that is made for running fast in a bass boat, in the rain.

 

[troll]

I don't own anything with a Harley logo, but I do own that same rainsuit. It is terrible. The pants are lined in something that wicks the water up inside, and the jacket cuffs are too tight to get my glove gauntlets inside very easily, so getting into the jacket takes forever. I replaced it with a cheaper rainsuit that doesn't have any lining in the pants, which makes them much more effective.

I'm going to look for some of these Gore-tex suggestions. Cabelas isn't far away.

(The Klim stuff looks great, except for the big flashing sign on their site that says "No girls allowed. Amazon women keep out!")

just search gore-tex outdoor wear, you will find lots of offerings at many price points. climbing and backcountry skiing gear in gore-tex is very good for riding in. The only limiting factor is what you are willing to spend. you pay for well designed gore-tex gear ::001::

 

[sail2xxs]

The Klim Badlands, etc. are beautiful, but way out of my budget considering especially that they don't seem to be ideal for commuting.

For about the same cost as the Badlands Pro pants, you can get an Aerostitch Darien jacket and pants combo - it's goretex, and it works well. I like not having to worry about liners, raincovers, etc. After an extended period (several hours) of riding in heavy rain on a bike with little weather protection, the pants zipper will leak, and the water trickling down your neck will get your shirt wet. Positioning the jacket in the right spot delays the zipper leak.

I've found that by the time this happens, it is all somewhat academic - my gloves, boots, and helmet have all soaked through by then. My current Darien suit, bought in June 2009, has over 120K miles on it in every kind of weather - I've worn it commuting and travelling in temps from 14-110 degrees, rain, sleet, snow, on and off pavement. There are definitely other suits better suited for each of these types of riding conditions, and it does get warm in the summer, but I doubt you'll find too many options when looking for a single suit to be that flexible.

Chris