Best rain gear recommendations?

I already posted some thoughts over in the all-weather cycling thread, but honestly, it feels like we need a dedicated topic just for this kind of stuff...

Has anyone here actually used rain gaiters? I’m talking about those waterproof over-pants you pull right over your shoes and regular clothes. Where can I even find these?

I am completely in the dark here—no clue about brands, where to shop, or if this even counts as motorcycle gear or something else entirely.

Look, this isn't for some hardcore mountain biking trek; it's just for my everyday commute around town. Sure, I might hit a trail now and then, but my main goal is just to show up at my destination bone-dry, shove the gear in my bag, and be wearing my normal clothes when I arrive.

Picked up these shorts from an American shop thinking they'd be breathable, but man, was I wrong. After just thirty minutes on the bike, my legs were absolutely soaked with sweat. Not happy at all... totally useless for long rides, maybe okay for a quick trip to the corner store.

Don't need much for my upper body since my Old & Bold jacket is waterproof anyway (haven't really tested it in heavy rain yet), and for my head, that northlandov balaclava is solid—it actually sheds water, the one I grabbed on sale at Nama.

Sure, we all love a good rainstorm... 🙂. A few years back, I used this gear, and I remember it being solid. The company is called Termag, based over at prekratov 66 in New York City. I can't recall the exact price point, but the suit was definitely more expensive than those cheaper, lower-quality alternatives. I ended up losing it during a trip—it fell out of my trunk, damn it. I felt like an idiot, but that's what happens when you're careless... 😁. Now, I'm using some cheap alternative straight from China, and it isn't even close to being good. I had the chance to "test" it yesterday on my commute when it poured relentlessly for an hour. My backside was soaked—it's like the bottom of the suit leaks, which completely defeats the whole purpose. I have another one of these (from China), and if that one fails me during the next storms too, I'm tossing both straight into the trash and heading right back to prekratov! I'm not about to stop cycling just because of a little rain; I guess I'm just stubborn... 🙂. Snow and ice are a different story, and I haven't thought much about those yet (though I've certainly had my fair share of bad experiences)...

Just to expand on my previous point so nobody walks away with half the story: if you're dealing with rain, shoe covers are a total game changer. Something like this. It keeps your sneakers just as dry as everything else. Honestly, sometimes I’ll even toss some basic grocery store plastic bags over them before using the covers, just to be absolutely certain there isn't a single leak—not that they would likely fail anyway. There's actually a great feeling when it's pouring outside and you're so well-protected that the rain can't touch you. It feels like you're defying... 😬

Offtopic: Why can't I edit my own post? Am I going blind or did I just miss the button?

swiftgull12 said:Off-topic: Why on earth can't I edit my own posts? Am I going blind, or did the option just vanish into thin air?

The window for editing a post is limited to two hours after it's published; once that time passes, you're stuck with whatever you wrote.

ahaa, I get it now... Thanks!

Btw. your username fits this info perfectly... 😁

This looks pretty decent, assuming it isn't too tight. I need enough room to layer some pants or sweats underneath.
I'd honestly pay full price if it actually worked the way it's supposed to.
But it's listed as out of stock... bummer.

Looks like I’m gonna end up with soaking wet feet again...

Seriously though, does anyone know if "one-piece" pants with built-in feet actually exist?

http://www.amazon.com/Motocentric-Mo...=cm_cr_pr_pb_t gear http://www.amazon.com/Motocentric-Mo...=pd_sbs_auto_1
maybe something like this combo

swiftgull12 said:Just to expand on my previous thought so nobody walks away with half the story: if you're looking at rain gear, those shoe covers are absolute game-changers. They're something like this.

👍That’s exactly what I need😁. Honestly, I am so done with having soaked feet😁. If you can guarantee they actually hold up against the water, I'm ready to pull the trigger on them right now.

silenttrucker67 said:If you're certain they won't miss that, I'll take their word for it.

No, I don't own this specific model, so I can't speak for the manufacturer. You should ask the seller about this exact version if you want to be sure. I bought my own covers on eBay a few years back, and they aren't the same as the ones in the link. I only shared the link to show what I meant (the OP's point). I doubt any neoprene covers would fail to meet that standard—that's the whole reason they exist—but double-check before you buy. Otherwise, it's a great product!

Well, it says right there which models are water, thermal, and wind resistant.

Just do the math yourself—you’re definitely going to need that, especially when things get hot out there.

All set. It looks like I won't have to wait long at all before I get to take them for a spin😁.

Man, I hate the rain. I was trekking back from the concert yesterday in nothing but my boxers and a raincoat... Honestly though, it wasn't even that bad 😁 😁 😁

The top half of my Nama tracksuit—specifically that windbreaker membrane—actually held up during a 40-minute ride through the rain. I stayed bone dry the whole time, though it got a little sweaty inside. All in all, pretty decent performance.

MAJSTORE said:Instead of a raincoat, you could go with something like this.

Has anyone here used one of these before, or maybe something similar? Any tips on where to pick one up?

I think I'd definitely pair the whole setup with a good baseball cap.

Your knees and boots are still gonna get soaked, and if you didn't bother installing mudflaps, your backside is gonna be just as wet. 😁

Jose White18 said:Anyone have experience with this setup or something similar? Any tips on where to pick one up?

I'm thinking about adding a high-end helmet to the kit as well.

If you actually get it, let us know. We need to see a live stream of you riding in it. 😂