Pants-in-a-Bag and Anorak-in-a-Bag --> the unknown WET WEATHER options

[TOTO]

Ok we all know that something like DriRider jackets and pants are very very good in the rain.
I waw a rider on the ATNR (sorry don't know your name or Nickname) who was wearing a construction waterproof high visibility jacket and pants over his leathers this thursday.
That gave me an idea that a simple rain coat type thing over your leathers may be a good idea.
I set on a search this morning for a cheaper option than drider buecause as good as they are they will still set you at about 400 - 500 bux for pants and jacket.
I went to the safety shop and found out that to buy a pair of them construction very nice high viz jackets and pants it will set you at about 100 bux. the problem of this is you have to anticipate that it will rain and take it with you. And after you get off your bike - say to go to lectures to uni or work you have to carry them with you. Ok good option but I will do some more research in the local warehouse shop (money back guarantee - very important).

I found there the typical rain coats there but what caught my eye was something I didnt know existed before. The Pants-in-a-Bag and Anorak-in-a-Bag range of products.
Those are pants and Anoraks (there is vests too) that are made from waterprood material and get packed compactly in one of the pockets of the anorak or pants. Very smart idea. The largest I found was 2XL and tried them both. I'm not a small guy those who have met me know, and had no trouble getting in or out of them. Comfourtable and you dont know they are even there. Stayed fully zipped up for maybe 5 minutes with both the pants and the Anorak and didn't feel any more hotter that normally with a fully zipped equipment.
They come in Black and Dark blue. not the best option for a night time riding in the rain but I also discovered that they have reflective piping on the shoulders and the side of the pants - and it works.
THE BEST THING ABOUT THEM is that I can fit both the pants in a bag and the Anorak in a bag both under my pasenger seat and even with a tyre puncture kit, tools and a pump for inflating a tyre in it. When you squeeze the air out of them they become really small (not like a fingernail , but quite small).

RRP is $22.50 in The Warehouse.

I bought mine from the Warehouse on Onewa Rd in North Shore.

Will post pics soon.

Test in the Rain is due maybe today or tomorrow. Will let you know how they go.

[twotyred]

I have a set I use (not on bikes) and find them to be only showerproof really,but they can be improved a bit with a spraying of a silicon watershield spray.

[pritch]

That stuff would be OK for riding around town in most parts of the country. Or for parking on the motorway if you live in Auckland.

It does tend to rent itself asunder at highway speeds however, so it may not last very long. I had a set of Australian mining issue gear similar to that - one ride!

[gunnyrob]

Hi Toto, tried the cheap option in my yoof, but found the cheap PVC gets real hot real quick (think Sauna hot & sweaty. Ick.).

You're better off getting a Dririder oversuit or equivalent over your leathers, or if you can afford it, Goretex gear. I rode with my Spidi gear through hailstorms last winter & was warm & toasty (especially once I turned on my heated grips)

I would say the compact gear would be no good for your east cape ride, but hey, give it a crack on the next rainy day. Good luck!

[sAsLEX]

pfft you rich buggers this is all you need

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/at...9&d=1160428373

[johnnyflash]

yep, tried a set of those things that fit inside there own pockets from the wharehaouse, no good at all on a bike, any decent shower goes right through.. ok to walk around in but any rain at speed goes right through..

[TOTO]

I was waiting for rain whole day today - nothing.

Will test them and find out how it is. Warehouse has money bach guarantee

[Coyote]

I've had them since I was riding my bicycle to Intermediate. Very good at directing the water towards the crotch

Sometimes wear the pants whilst riding. They are good for light rain and stopping water being flicked off the road soaking you, but anything too heavy will soak through then to your clothes.

[Matt_TG]

I got a 'bag in a bag' for xmas. It's a Kathmandu product I think. Fits in the tank bag and opens up to a good size backpack if needed. Quite handy

[scumdog]

The similar stuff NOT in a bag at the Warehouse is pretty good, I've had the leggings 4 years and they are just getting to the replacement stage, the jacket is two years ola and still A1.

[hazard02]

I've been using both of those occasionally. I haven't found them too bad, if its absolutely hosing down you do get a little damp. Also they are a little loose, so they flap around a lot in the wind.

[PrincessBandit]

I've been using both of those occasionally. I haven't found them too bad, if its absolutely hosing down you do get a little damp. Also they are a little loose, so they flap around a lot in the wind.

My kathmandu ones also tend to flap, and there is no warmth conservation in them either. The only long trip I did with them (prior to buying my RJays) the weather was great when I left Taupo so had the gear in my top box; 20 mins into the trip, middle of bloody nowhere it started to rain. By the time I stopped on the side of the road, got the gear out, took my fri**in' boots off (cos I couldn't get the leggings on over my boots), all kitted up ready to go again it was such a palaver that I wondered why I'd bothered. Especially 10 minutes later the rain stopped. Prefer to just stick with the RJays now and wear them over my clothes and live with walking around in them if need be!

[TOTO]

My kathmandu ones also tend to flap, and there is no warmth conservation in them either. The only long trip I did with them (prior to buying my RJays) the weather was great when I left Taupo so had the gear in my top box; 20 mins into the trip, middle of bloody nowhere it started to rain. By the time I stopped on the side of the road, got the gear out, took my fri**in' boots off (cos I couldn't get the leggings on over my boots), all kitted up ready to go again it was such a palaver that I wondered why I'd bothered. Especially 10 minutes later the rain stopped. Prefer to just stick with the RJays now and wear them over my clothes and live with walking around in them if need be!

Sounds like tha pnts were too small for you. I got the biggest I could find and they fit over my boots easy as.

[PrincessBandit]

If I'd gotten them much larger they'd have fallen around me ankles and left me a tad Seriously, they fit fine except that the zip at the bottom of the leg doesn't allow for my dainty tootsie (in my booties) to flex through. Good on you though for getting the right duds for you!

[Peril]

Have a look inside them at the seams,they aren't plastic sealed/welded.
First decent bit of Chch rain and my pants under them were soaked where the seams were.