Wet bum, worn-out overtrou, any recommendations?

[SMOKEU]

+1 to DriRider, I wear them when cycling.

[awa355]

I had a pair if Line 7 bib overalls that were brilliant. Loaned them to a fellow rider in our group one day, he sais he would return them after cleaning them. never did.

[BMWST?]

i still have two pairs of old Line 7 overtrou still 100 percent effective at keeping the rain out,and also work as another layer

[Ocean1]

Techniflex, available from protector safety. Designed for dairy farmers, short of actually puncturing them they will never leak. Had mine for 5 odd years and ridden in them for 8 hours in heavy rain and not a drop through. Best deal ever.

Think that's what mine are. Over-trou with a bib anyway, you can get them in rubberised nylon at the cheap end but it's worth paying a bit more for the rubberised urethane, sized to fit over your boots. My last pair lasted 4 years before I lent them to the brother, who lost 'em.

[G4L4XY]

I've got a 1-piece Oxford waterproof oversuit. It's bulky and ugly but keeps me dry in the pouring rain $90 at cycletreads I believe. Otherwise when it's raining I stay indoors.

[nerrrd]

+ 1 for Oxford, 'Rainseal' overtrousers from Cycletreads, half lined so easy to pull on over boots and nice long zips on the sides. Wish I'd been wearing them yesterday.

[slofox]

I have used Rainbird wet gear for over 20 years now. On my second set. Can compress into seat bag, very light, windproof, seem to last me just fine.

[Oakie]

Current gear is 'aecerbis' from Colemans Suzuki, cost about $100 for jacket and trousers. Jacket is still fine, and trousers held up well until now. How often do you normally have to replace your worn out DriRiders?

In have the same Acerbis gear and had the same experience. Great top ... disappointing bottom (a bit like some women I know).

It's all part of the fun though.

[Waihou Thumper]

Go to an outdoor hiking & camping store at get a set of Macpac rainproof overtrou. Waterproof and breathable. They're way better than anything that motorcycle gear manufacturers make, none of which is really intended to get wet. And they pack up nicely to fit neatly into a tailbag or tankbag.

Bloody expensive...I always thought that the people that spend the most time in the outdoors in all conditions are the farmers...
So, RD1 and Line 7, or the traditional over trousers with braces and the good old Swandri! I use 'em all....
All that is missing really is the venting system, but at riding speed, no issues really. Only when you stop does the heat become a bit of an issue.

[Waihou Thumper]

I've got a 1-piece Oxford waterproof oversuit. It's bulky and ugly but keeps me dry in the pouring rain $90 at cycletreads I believe. Otherwise when it's raining I stay indoors.

In your Oxfords? What do watch on TV Jim Hickey?

[Ripperjon]

Alpinestars' Drystar pants have been my regular riding legwear for a while. Never let any water in whatsoever. My leather Alpinestars jacket hasn't either, for that matter.
I always wondered if the pants would stand up in an accident, until a friend of mine involuntarily tested the same type in a 100mph+ spill and now swears by them.
Mine have room for jeans or whatever underneath if i need/ want to take them off.
And, IMO, they are considerably less ugly than some other wet weather gear.

[Waihou Thumper]

And, IMO, they are considerably less ugly than some other wet weather gear.

I wanna stay dry not look good... But I understand what you mean....Sports bike, ADV rider or cruiser we all have different clothing that may be suitable aye..

[MarkH]

A significant contributor to discomfort is just plain old condensation. Particularly if you've got nice warm legs, and it's cold rain. Overpants tend not to breathe at all so you can get damp real fast without actual rain seeping in. Obviously if you're sitting in a puddle they're munted though.

I bought some that have a very dry feel - no condensation issues so far.
Mine are made by Frogg Toggs and the model is "Road Toads".
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006IOMPMS/...I2WY89CS8K2I2B
A pretty good price too - around US$25 + Shipping.

Who wouldn't want wet weather gear with a name like Frogg Toggs Road Toad?

The only trick is finding someone that ships to NZ, but I just use shipito.com and order from Amazon.

[ozjohnno]

well I got sick and tired of getting wet. In the end I went to revzilla and got myself 'bruce' pants and 'bruce' jacket, both by dainese. Both gortex and both kept me really dry during a long melbourne winter.

Yes they are expensive, but really good too.

OZ

[Akzle]

to be fair, probably better than wet overtrou and a worn out bum...