rain gear

[AppleSpyder]

On our way to Spyderfest last year my husband and I hit rain 30 miles from home and drove for 2 days in rain. Some of it was so bad the semi's were pulling off....we did too, but anyway we were using Frogg Toggs. Mine were Road Toads and we did have our leathers underneath but it was still cold. We did stay dry but like most everyone else our hands were wet and cold. It is miserable riding in the rain even when you stay dry under the rain gear; the damp cold air just seems to seep in.

 

[IGETAROUND]

On our way to Spyderfest last year my husband and I hit rain 30 miles from home and drove for 2 days in rain. Some of it was so bad the semi's were pulling off....we did too, but anyway we were using Frogg Toggs. Mine were Road Toads and we did have our leathers underneath but it was still cold. We did stay dry but like most everyone else our hands were wet and cold. It is miserable riding in the rain even when you stay dry under the rain gear; the damp cold air just seems to seep in.

For dry hands and gloves the 3 fingered glove covers from aerostich work well. On my second season with them and everything works as advertized, They look weird but they do what you bought them for!!!

 

[IGETAROUND]

RAIN GEAR

from Dan Mc Nally: I seldom get caught, unprepared, though because of the neat radar apps that can be put on a smart phone.

One day perhaps I'll get high tech enough to have a smart phone, just haven't gotten there yet!! But thanks for the advise. Those are pretty nice gloves you use.

 

[SpyderAnn01]

For dry hands and gloves the 3 fingered glove covers from aerostich work well. On my second season with them and everything works as advertized, They look weird but they do what you bought them for!!!

Joe wears those also and he likes them. They do look really weird, especially since his are orange and his jacket is hi-viz yellow. :yikes:

 

[SpyderAnn01]

On our way to Spyderfest last year my husband and I hit rain 30 miles from home and drove for 2 days in rain. Some of it was so bad the semi's were pulling off....we did too, but anyway we were using Frogg Toggs. Mine were Road Toads and we did have our leathers underneath but it was still cold. We did stay dry but like most everyone else our hands were wet and cold. It is miserable riding in the rain even when you stay dry under the rain gear; the damp cold air just seems to seep in.

If you want good cold wet weather gloves go to Costco in the winter time and get a pair of Head snowmobile gloves. They are under $20 and have never let me down. Your hands will be warm and dry.

 

[jaherbst]

For those "cheepo's" on here don't forget the good old inverted Trash Bags. they work well. Don't forget

to cut a hole for your head and ones for your arms. On sale now at Wally World. 10 for $3.99.

If I am going into known rain or areas I use my Gore Tex Harley rain suit. (it breaths ) If not I carry my

good ole easy to put on Frog Togs. They do pretty well.

Jack

 

[Bob Denman]

Jack,
Don't forget to accessorize properly: Get a pair of the yellow Shop-Rite bags for your feet!
...And Glad sandwich bags for your hands. (Usually found in most trashcans: after lunchtime!)

 

[WackyDan]

I've had ok luck with Frogg Toggs but replace them every couple of years as they get beat up and start leaking through....

You have to have them on just right, and you have to remember that wind will push water into every possible opening.

Last year I upgraded the Frogg Togg pants to bib pants and so I don't get the water being blown up under the jacket and into my groin area anymore getting me wet. Still have a leak here and there... But nothing that gets me soaked.

I tried a $120 one piece... Once. Sweat too much... Might as well get wet in the rain. My understanding is that $1200+ suit does breath and does keep you dry. As always it is a balance between how much you can carry, and what climate you will be riding in.

 

[SpyderAnn01]

I've had ok luck with Frogg Toggs but replace them every couple of years as they get beat up and start leaking through....

You have to have them on just right, and you have to remember that wind will push water into every possible opening.

Last year I upgraded the Frogg Togg pants to bib pants and so I don't get the water being blown up under the jacket and into my groin area anymore getting me wet. Still have a leak here and there... But nothing that gets me soaked.

I tried a $120 one piece... Once. Sweat too much... Might as well get wet in the rain. My understanding is that $1200+ suit does breath and does keep you dry. As always it is a balance between how much you can carry, and what climate you will be riding in.

Dan, it is time to update your signature

 

[cptjam]

Wind and water

Manage those and the trip is great! Do I swear by Aerostich gear? YES! Is it the world's finest motorcycle clothing? YES! Is it expensive? NO! I get 8-10 years out of my gear. I stay DRY and WARM and COMFORTABLE. That, my friends, is PRICELESS!! Being dry after riding in a monsoon for 8 hours is worth every penny. We have warmed up countless friends after their cheap gear failed. Some, bordering hypothermia, come back to life after I slip my heated jacket on them at a rest stop! Al, treat yourself to the right stuff! Have you ever regretted buying the very best? 38000 miles in the last 13 months, and roll next month on our next adventure! I'll be 'Stitched up! Joe

 

[Tree]

I always tell people that we have good luck using Stearns gear from Walmart. I know, Walmart turns a lot of people off, but we needed gear in a pinch once and found this stuff. It works great for what we need it to do, and the price was around $30 a set if I remember right. I don't think there will ever be rain gear that breathes properly and keeps you 100% dry at the same time. If it's pouring down, you're gonna get wet. If ya don't wanna get wet, don't ride in the rain...LOL. I know, it can be miserable, but really, it's just water

I can back this up. I had a Stearns raincoat for several years and it held up surprisingly well in the rain. For people who need a low cost option, I would say check it out.


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[Empty Pockets]

I use XL black rubber chemical gloves from Home Depot over my normal riding glove works well and doesn't cost too much. And never wet.

 

[Sonny P]

You could also consider using some skin diver gloves. They're very flexible, and can give your fingers a good sensitivity for for things you grab, or the things you touch. Check EBay for availability in your size.

 

[IGETAROUND]

Rain Gear

Manage those and the trip is great! Do I swear by Aerostich gear? YES! Is it the world's finest motorcycle clothing? YES! Is it expensive? NO! I get 8-10 years out of my gear. I stay DRY and WARM and COMFORTABLE. That, my friends, is PRICELESS!! Being dry after riding in a monsoon for 8 hours is worth every penny. We have warmed up countless friends after their cheap gear failed. Some, bordering hypothermia, come back to life after I slip my heated jacket on them at a rest stop! Al, treat yourself to the right stuff! Have you ever regretted buying the very best? 38000 miles in the last 13 months, and roll next month on our next adventure! I'll be 'Stitched up! Joe

Joe, yes you are right, warm and dry is almost priceless. I just can't justify the price of aerostich gear at this point in life.

I just suited up via Bajaron with first gear waterproof boots, kilamanjaro jacket and katmandu pants.

Leave 9/2 for a circumnavigation of the UP with my time out trailer, warm and dry gear, and new tires all around on the bike!!!

Life could only get better if that damn job wasn't interfering with my enjoyment. Three more years and counting.

Thanks Joe for the needed nudge in the right direction

 

[SpyderConvert]

I agree

You could also consider using some skin diver gloves. They're very flexible, and can give your fingers a good sensitivity for for things you grab, or the things you touch. Check EBay for availability in your size.

The best waterproof gloves that I ever owned were Seal Skinz scuba gloves (hard to find in the States). Unfortunately, they were stolen from my motorcycle along with all of my rain gear. To demonstrate how well these gloves worked, I immersed my hand in a bucket of ice water for 5 minutes and when I removed the gloves my hand was still warm AND dry. I would highly recommend that if you do go the scuba gloves route that you get the 5mm neoprene.