Rain suits

[Spyderjockey]

We had some of the really cheaper rain suits when we first got the Spyder, then we went to the Frogg Toggs and all of them leaked if we were in hard rains for any duration. We finally decided to get Cabellas GoreTex Guidewear and we have never been wet since in any rain storms no matter how hard or how long we are in the rain. They have a hood that fits inside the helmet and keeps any rain from going down the neck.

We love the First Gear Thermo suits but haven't been in any rain with them yet, I expect they will keep us dry but they have no hoods so am a little concerned about water going down the neck. Of course if we get caught in rain when it is cold out we will put the GoreTex on over the Thermo Suits and will have double protection and if it is warm out we will just wear the GoreTex rain suits.

[MangoMike]

The best rain suit I've ever had was an HD Goretex, but was over $400. Used to carry it in my right rear saddle bag, until the bag popped open one day and I didn't notice it. Hope someone found it who will appreciate it. Other than this, I've always used Frogg Toggs and they've been great. On my Wing I also used the Bead Rider seat which kept my butt out of the water. Haven't had a problem on the Spyder, even without the bead rider. I'll cast my vote for Frogg Toggs.

Mike

[BajaRon]

The best rain suit I've ever had was an HD Goretex, but was over $400. Used to carry it in my right rear saddle bag, until the bag popped open one day and I didn't notice it. Hope someone found it who will appreciate it. Other than this, I've always used Frogg Toggs and they've been great. On my Wing I also used the Bead Rider seat which kept my butt out of the water. Haven't had a problem on the Spyder, even without the bead rider. I'll cast my vote for Frogg Toggs.

Mike

I have always found it very interesting that the same product that one customer raves about, the next one will curse.

I've ridden with Lamont in the same exact weather with the same exact gear on. He gets wet and I don't. Go figure....

I was wearing my Firstgear Rainman (less than $100.00 for jacket and pants) staying dry as a bone. And he was getting soaked in his $600.00 plus Goretex, high dollar jacket.

Again, go figure....

It is confusing but all we can do is call them like we see them.

[Roadkill]

+The Road Tent: raingear for two, stadium seating, you can scratch yourself
in the nether regions without being seen.

What's not to like? (Wonder how it'd do at 60 mph... 8^O!)



Ride on.
Roadkill

[Dochands]

First Gear TPG stuff is water and wind proof. It is really beyond belief to me even now.

[Bob Denman]

The Road Tent huh... Are you gonna get one and give us a report on how it holds up over here in the land of high speeds and crosswinds??
It does look handy...If you had to take a cr...errrr... restroom stop and couldn't find a restroom it'd at least keep the flies off of you!

[Lamonster]

+The Road Tent: raingear for two, stadium seating, you can scratch yourself
in the nether regions without being seen.

What's not to like? (Wonder how it'd do at 60 mph... 8^O!)



Ride on.
Roadkill

[effgjamis]

OK.. bajaron, You have a challenge..
Rain suits that equal the waterproof of the thermal one piece..
I agree that the thermal is great but when the temp is above 60 degrees it does provide a little too much warmth.. So... need a rainsuit that equals the thermal without the thermal function...

[effgjamis]

+The Road Tent: raingear for two, stadium seating, you can scratch yourself
in the nether regions without being seen.

What's not to like? (Wonder how it'd do at 60 mph... 8^O!)



Ride on.
Roadkill

I can see it now on the spyder be it RS or RT... you best have a long bungie cord to re-seat you at 60...

[Desert Spyder]

I can see it now on the spyder be it RS or RT... you best have a long bungie cord to re-seat you at 60...

You have to admit Forrest that it's pretty clever, and looks cheap too. But at 80 mph, hmm.

Good thread here, thanks Robert. I live in a dry climate, less than 4 in of rain a year. I've only been caught in the rain once coming home from work, a distance of two miles. It was cold monsoon that caught us off guard. But with Spyderfest coming up, how and where do you adequately prepare? It did rain there last time, correct?

I got a RT going two up with all stash spots taken. Where and what do you take?

I sometimes wear a large Camelbak backwards on long trips. It crowds the wife if I wear it on the back. I need her help putting it on. Has anybody put rainwear in the pockets of these?

[Lamonster]

You have to admit Forrest that it's pretty clever, and looks cheap too. But at 80 mph, hmm.

Good thread here, thanks Robert. I live in a dry climate, less than 4 in of rain a year. I've only been caught in the rain once coming home from work, a distance of two miles. It was cold monsoon that caught us off guard. But with Spyderfest coming up, how and where do you adequately prepare? It did rain there last time, correct?

I got a RT going two up with all stash spots taken. Where and what do you take?

I sometimes wear a large Camelbak backwards on long trips. It crowds the wife if I wear it on the back. I need her help putting it on. Has anybody put rainwear in the pockets of these?

You ride up to Spyderfest in that Japanese rain suit and I'll give you a free IPS if I can take your picture.

[Desert Spyder]

If I can hide it from my wife I might. Is there an insurance policy for getting laughed right off the road?