Rain Gear Recommendations 2019

[nerrrd]

So my old PVC rainsuit which I’ve been commuting in lately failed in yesterdays rain.

Anyone using anything in the current crop of locally available rain gear that they could recommend?

Still haven’t found anything in the last ten years that lived up to the manufacturers claims for waterproofness for any length of time.

The ‘Scott Ergonomic Pro DP Rain’ gear is new to me and more expensive than the usual, anyone using it confirm if it’s worth the extra cost?

https://www.motomail.co.nz/estore/style/scrpaergopro.aspx
https://www.motomail.co.nz/estore/style/scrjkergopro.aspx

My pants will thank you.

[jim.cox]

Anyone using anything in the current crop of locally available rain gear that they could recommend?


I like Cactus rain gear (Lifties and Mountain Jacket) https://www.cactusoutdoor.co.nz/ that I use for both the commute and for working in (outdoors day in and day out).

While not specifically designed for bikes, their gear is as good as they claim.

Not cheap, but worth it.

[mulletman]

So my old PVC rainsuit which I’ve been commuting in lately failed in yesterdays rain.

Anyone using anything in the current crop of locally available rain gear that they could recommend?

Still haven’t found anything in the last ten years that lived up to the manufacturers claims for waterproofness for any length of time.

The ‘Scott Ergonomic Pro DP Rain’ gear is new to me and more expensive than the usual, anyone using it confirm if it’s worth the extra cost?

https://www.motomail.co.nz/estore/style/scrpaergopro.aspx
https://www.motomail.co.nz/estore/style/scrjkergopro.aspx

My pants will thank you.

Ive got both and lots of guys i know use them and keeps you dry, jacket can be a bit flappy around the shoulders but that could just
be the bike i ride, it hasnt any fairing.

[Subike]

Stay away from rain gear available in bike shops. It is not rear rain proof gear. only rain resistant. I went to a Agricultural farm supply shop. Asked what they would recommend for use on an open cab tractor. I now own and have owned for the past 15 years waterproof two piece suit that is light, breaths, very flexible and dose not absorb any water. One shake and the water falls off. Roll up into a small bag. I call them my "fuck off rain suit" fits over my riding gear with no worries. Soft elastic cuffs for arms and legs, pockets for wallet. Line 7

[Blackbird]

I have an Oxford Cordura jacket and Rev'it pants. They're reasonably rainproof, especially for a few months after I've given them a wash with Nikwax Tech Wash, then re-proofed with Nikwax TX Direct Wash-in. However, unless you shell out on top of the line GoreTex, it's going to leak sooner or later. I've given up increasingly expensive textile gear and use 2 piece plastic for long hauls or really heavy rain. I use this top: https://www.boydmotorcycles.co.nz/store/ProductDetails.aspx?n=Rain-Jacket-RevIt-Cyclone-2-Black-Neon&p=118827&t=1&c=71173 at $99. For overpants, I use Frogg Togg Toads from Revzilla, US$35: https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/frogg-toggs-road-toad-reflective-rain-pants. Stay perfectly warm and dry. The overpants allow you to get them off without removing your boots thanks to a long velcro-sealed opening on the legs.

[mulletman]

I have an Oxford Cordura jacket and Rev'it pants. They're reasonably rainproof, especially for a few months after I've given them a wash with Nikwax Tech Wash, then re-proofed with Nikwax TX Direct Wash-in. However, unless you shell out on top of the line GoreTex, it's going to leak sooner or later. I've given up increasingly expensive textile gear and use 2 piece plastic for long hauls or really heavy rain. I use this top: https://www.boydmotorcycles.co.nz/store/ProductDetails.aspx?n=Rain-Jacket-RevIt-Cyclone-2-Black-Neon&p=118827&t=1&c=71173 at $99. For overpants, I use Frogg Togg Toads from Revzilla, US$35: https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/frogg-toggs-road-toad-reflective-rain-pants. Stay perfectly warm and dry. The overpants allow you to get them off without removing your boots thanks to a long velcro-sealed opening on the legs.

I bought Frogg Toggs when was in the US i cant say they're much good at all.
That gear from Boyds looks a good price.

[Blackbird]

I bought Frogg Toggs when was in the US i cant say they're much good at all.
That gear from Boyds looks a good price.
I bought them from Revzilla as those particular pants had good reviews. Have done a lot of wet weather riding in them and they haven't leaked at all. The overjacket from Boyd's doesn't have pockets but it does its job. It also folds up into a small volume which is handy as I don't have a lot of storage space.

[caspernz]

Revit Poseidon GTX is what I'm using.
After many years of cheaper gear, went the Goretex way and wished I'd done so sooner, yep it's that good.
Expensive and I can justify it in my line of work, so won't be for everyone.
Four seasons in one day type of weather means I can just ride, all day long.

[nerrrd]

Thanks for all the suggestions, at the moment have gone for a cut down pair of Warehouse PVC pants I already had under the rainsuit (yes it does look as silly as it sounds when getting ready).

I have a Revit rain jacket and pants which I could try to reproof with the wash in stuff but that looks pretty expensive so might not be worth it due to their age. Not sure if it would help the rainsuit either, it is even older and made out of definitely NOT breathable nylon.

I would love some goretex (in particular an Aerostich Roadcrafter or similar lol) but not in a position to fund that level of outlay at the moment.

So maybe the Scott stuff next time I can make it to a bike shop, or some non motorcycle stuff if I can find any locally (Jafa).

[F5 Dave]

Scott stuff looked a bit thin but mates swear by it. They were staying dry on last tour and I wasn't. So I bought some.

Have to be careful with the size, it is more realistic than Asian or Italian sizing. But it stretch fits so try it over your gear in the shop.

[Jeeper]

I bought the Rev'it Posiedon Goretex jacket last time at the show when it was discounted. Not paying full price on that. Very warm and very dry. I feel like I have a comfy quilt on.

For other jacket, I use Rev'it Cyclone H2O jacket on top. It's yellow and seriously visible.

I have to do something about the pants, I can sometimes get a little bit of water come through the seams. But it's bearable for now.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190812/9c2413c249e09dd667699c4bf2bca002.jpg

[mad.dog]

Scott pants work well, seem thin but do the job in southland rain, roll down into smallish bag so packable as wellhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190813/788fbe4453b9fd30e65c62cbccdfe6f7.jpg

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[Swoop]

I've used the Revit 2-piece for some years now, and it has stood the test very well indeed.

An older version of this ---> https://www.motomail.co.nz/estore/style/rvrpaacidrain.aspx

The only drawback is the lack of ventilation, so you can get a bit sweaty if the temperature increases... BUT for seriously rainy days (had a few this winter) it is superb for staying dry!


My cordura "layered" jacket (with waterproof layer) is certainly NOT waterproof. I usually resort to the leather jacket with the waterproof shell over the top if it's seriously pissing down.

[SaferRides]

I have a similar pair of Revit rain pants. Yes, they are waterproof but can get damp inside after a long ride on a wet, warm day. A pain to get over boots and leathers if they are even slightly wet.

I have an old Kathmandu Goretex jacket that has never leaked. It has 2 layers and so doesn't feel as stiff as normal Goretex, which is good when putting it on in a hurry at the side of the road.

It was discontinued a couple of years ago and I was too slow to buy a spare before they sold out.

[Hoonicorn]

Everything wears with time, the Goretex gear is the best but the seals do give up over time, so if you commute everyday in goretex I doubt it would last. Fortnine did a review of water-proof gear about a year ago (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWZwKxZh2Gg)

[MD]

My experiences with Revit rain gear is 'never again' Wrapping a paper tissue around me would keep me dryer than their rain jacket and pants.

My 1tonne Duel textile set is the bees knees for extreme cold/wet winter but too hot for the majority of the year. Great value, ok .. cheap but I can handle that shame. I bought their 1tonne one piece rain suit, which is bloody hard to get on and off, so I hardly ever bother using it. It does keep the rain out 100% except after a short time in the saddle the bottom of the legs ride up to your knees, letting water get into your boots. Need under heel straps or elastic band to hold them down and that would be spot on.

[SaferRides]

Everything wears with time, the Goretex gear is the best but the seals do give up over time, so if you commute everyday in goretex I doubt it would last. Fortnine did a review of water-proof gear about a year ago (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWZwKxZh2Gg)You do have to look after Goretex - important to keep it clean and refresh the DWR coating occasionally. Kathmandu have a section on their website.

[ClearMU]

I was out of ammo this summer too.
Though recently some kind of morbid idea sparkled into my head and now I want to get dirty. :ride:
Actually I'm absolutely not ready but almost prepared. And speaking about motorcycle rain suit (https://yourmotobro.com/best-motorcycle-rain-suit/#motorcycle-rain-suit-vs--waterproof-riding-jacket), there is a description in the bottom that seems useful to me. Surprisingly, the hardest part picking one was to get over the color. Still, I already ordered BMW suit.

[nerrrd]

So thought I would update this for reference, I ended up going with the Scott Ergonomic DP Pro Rain Gear.

Bought around a year ago, jacket has been great. Pants were great to begin with...but as is the way with all (motorcycle specific) rain pants it seems, they’ve started leaking also (confirmed in today’s damp Auckland weather).

I would say they have lasted longer than other rain pants I’ve owned, and the stretchy material makes them very user-friendly, but I guess seams/stitching are the weak points again.

[Bonez]

PVC yellows and gumboots. o stitching-welded seam, high visibility and waterproof.

[1tonne]

Here is a link to the jacket MD was talking about. It has 2 waterproof membranes and so you stay dry.
https://www.1tonne.co.nz/product/dual-storm-jacket-dual-waterproof-membrane/156/100/
It is a hot jacket that is designed specifically for winter. It can be worn in the summer but you need everything out of it, air vents open and only a t-shirt on. Then you will still be warm (Some people may still get hot).
PS: So far we have never had a person get wet in this jacket. So it is good.

[Swoop]

My experiences with Revit rain gear is 'never again' Wrapping a paper tissue around me would keep me dryer than their rain jacket and pants.
Odd, since I've used the Revit 2-piece for 7yrs now and always stayed dry as a bone. No leaks whatsoever.
I always wear them over my leathers.


As for a "Duel" jacket? WTF? Is there a shootout at 10 paces happening?
Perhaps they meant "Dual"???

[Laava]

I am on my 2nd Dririder Hurricane suit. The first one lasted for ages and got used a fair bit as well. In this day and age, when the bike gear is so good, the rainsuit only comes out when it is obviously going to be hammering down for some time. And then you can just wriggle into it on the side of the road without having to remove more than your gloves. My boots are 100% waterproof which is a plus but I have yet to find gloves that can keep out the direct onslaught. It is just easier to have a spare pair.
But the rainsuit is an easy, light and relatively small package in the topbox. You never know, it might get broken in tomorrow as the wife and I head down thru Hastings to Wellies?...

[Bonez]

I am on my 2nd Dririder Hurricane suit. The first one lasted for ages and got used a fair bit as well. In this day and age, when the bike gear is so good, the rainsuit only comes out when it is obviously going to be hammering down for some time. And then you can just wriggle into it on the side of the road without having to remove more than your gloves. My boots are 100% waterproof which is a plus but I have yet to find gloves that can keep out the direct onslaught. It is just easier to have a spare pair.
But the rainsuit is an easy, light and relatively small package in the topbox. You never know, it might get broken in tomorrow as the wife and I head down thru Hastings to Wellies?...Why don't buy a pair oh Dry Rider gloves like I did , on discount, a couple of weeks ago. 321km in the rain and not a drop got in.