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RAIN GEAR (Best brand & Best Price)

SteveandBelinda

SteveandBelinda

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What is the best rain gear, BUT the best value for the money. I want jacket/pants combo, and don't want to spend $100 for a once in a blue moon item. Give me some of your thoughts of what you have, and why you like them, the prices, and where is the best place to order or buy them. My problem is that I am short legged (28-29" inseam) so the last set that I tried on, was a men's medium, and jacket fit great, and pants did too, but they were probably 6" or more too long.
Big ride coming up in 3 weeks and need some rain gear just in case. I would have gone on a ride today in southeast Ohio, but didn't want to drive 260 miles there with no rain gear.

I live in the Detroit metro area, and don't think that there is really any place that would have a big selection of rain gear.
 
I would recommend Frogg Toggs.:firstplace: You can get them at Cycle Gear, from Amazon and I believe one of our sponsors carry them. Being a rather large person I have to get the pants in 3x - so of course they are about 6 inches too long!:banghead: I just have to get around to hemming them up one of these days!!! They are reasonably priced and are very good at keeping you dry.
 
I'm partial to Frog Togs. Very lightweight and folds up into a very small package, which doesn't take up much space in the Frunk or trunk. I've been caught in some very heavy rain, and they've kept me dry as a bone.

Living in Arizona, I don't have to use them much, but when I need them, they serve the purpose well.

You can usually find a set of pants and jacket on Amazon for under $50

Pam
 
I've had good luck with Stearns from Wally World. Like ya said, it doesn't pay to spend a ton on something you'll rarely use, and we've found that Stearns fits the bill.
 
In almost 40 years of riding: I've purchased three TourMaster one-piece suits.
NONE of them has ever let me down! :thumbup:
(But if you prefer a two-piece setup: it's Frogg-Toggs!)
 
We have Firstgear textiles. They work well for raingear. Never felt the need to buy specialized raingear. That's my .02. :thumbup:
 
We just got back from a ride for some dinner...
Within 4 miles of home: the skies opened-up on us. :banghead:
Being stubborn; we just rode it out...
I actually didn't get much more than a bit damp around the edges. :thumbup:
The Missus' shirt was definitely wet from the top of her shoulders, down to the bottom of her shoulder blades.
The passenger definitely gets the most weather, when the skies darken... nojoke
 
It's kind of funny how it works. When you don't have have rain gear you always run into rain. When you have it, you rarely need it. Sometimes it is nice for staying warm on those cool days.
 
SteveandBelinda said:
What is the best rain gear, BUT the best value for the money. I want jacket/pants combo, and don't want to spend $100 for a once in a blue moon item. Give me some of your thoughts of what you have, and why you like them, the prices, and where is the best place to order or buy them. My problem is that I am short legged (28-29" inseam) so the last set that I tried on, was a men's medium, and jacket fit great, and pants did too, but they were probably 6" or more too long.
Big ride coming up in 3 weeks and need some rain gear just in case. I would have gone on a ride today in southeast Ohio, but didn't want to drive 260 miles there with no rain gear.

I live in the Detroit metro area, and don't think that there is really any place that would have a big selection of rain gear.
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go look at Bass Pro Shops - good stuff and more reasonable prices.
BIG F
 
Frogg Toggs

We have had three different rain suits and the frog togs Toads are the best. They come in two piece suits and are very good. Bought them at Gander Mountain, but you may be able to get on the internet. Good luck.
 
Might I suggest contacting BajaRon at [email protected]. He's a site sponsor, incredibly knowledgeable about his wide selection of products and reasonable prices.
The First Gear combo I bought from him is far, far better than any other rain gear I've ever owned.


Sent from my little piece of paradise!
 
So in Utah it doesn't rain all that much and we are in a drought these days. I bought my Frogg Toggs at Walmart pants and Jacket and stuff bag for under $30.00 I have had them 4 years,used them twice they worked very well. It was a challenge to refo;d them to fit in the little bag but I got em in.
 
yes Frogg Toggs are great They are very light weight and they are breathable. So you don't get all sweaty after it stops raining. I always buy a size bigger than I wear so that way their easier to get on and they don't pull up so bad off your boots when you sat down on the seat.
 
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