What kind of rain gear do you use?

[tached1000rr]

I'm looking for some rain gear to use on my commute to work, what type do you use? How effective is it? and What's the price?

[CrazyKell]

I've never really used "official" rain gear. I've heard bad things about frogg toggs but can't say from experience.

I have a coat and pants that I wear over my stuff.

Apparently Icon has decent rain gear.

[G-Rex]

My first rain suit was a 1 piece from Nelson Riggs that worked well enough, but it didn't breathe at all and as soon as it stopped raining I would have to take it off. It was about $50.

My best friend had a set of Frogg Toggs. If anybody suggests you should get that, punch them in the mouth immediately. They are 110% useless.

Now, it's Aerostich Roadcrafter or nothing for me. I've already shown how well it works. See the vid I did. It wasn't cheap at about $900, but you definitely get what you pay for in this particular case.

[racedoll]

Erik and I just have the cheap set from Wal_Mart - pants and jacket just as a safety. We don't generally ride when it's raining so no need to invest in something too nice.

[Looni2ns]

Stearns pants and jacket from Wally World. Jacket has a hood that I tuck into the back when I'm riding. I use the jacket as a regular rain jacket. Pants have snaps so you can get them on over riding boots. Also has slits in the pockets so you can get to your regular pants pockets. Paid about $40 for the entire thing. Pants got really dirty at the last Desmo rally. Ran 'em through the wash and dryer and they're fine. Same w/jacket when it needs it.

I bought Robert a set of the Frogg Togs are few years ago. They've seen quite a few rainy track days and several rainy Desmo rallies. So far, they've held up well.

[Yamerhaw]

i used to have some aerostitch, lost them, now i have some from wal mart and they are just as good in my opinion, been in the pouring rain a couple of times, and stayed completely dry

i wouldnt waste money on expensive ones, just dont get real thin ones that the wind will tear apart

[Cutty72]

Originally Posted by G-Rex

My first rain suit was a 1 piece from Nelson Riggs that worked well enough, but it didn't breathe at all and as soon as it stopped raining I would have to take it off. It was about $50.

My best friend had a set of Frogg Toggs. If anybody suggests you should get that, punch them in the mouth immediately. They are 110% useless.

Now, it's Aerostich Roadcrafter or nothing for me. I've already shown how well it works. See the vid I did. It wasn't cheap at about $900, but you definitely get what you pay for in this particular case.

Why? I have a set of Frogg Toggs that I've used a few times with no issues. I stayed dry, not much flopping in the wind, and went over my other gear with ease.
Will it match up to a $900 Aerostich. No. Will it pass for a guy needing to stay dry on a random commute from time to time. IMO yes.

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by G-Rex

...Now, it's Aerostich Roadcrafter or nothing for me. I've already shown how well it works. See the vid I did. It wasn't cheap at about $900, but you definitely get what you pay for in this particular case.

You realize that you have to run it though 52 carwashes to be 100% sure it's effective.

[t-homo]

I have frogg toggs now. They worked fairly well the couple of times I have had to use them. I will probably get an Aerostitch or Olympia version of it this summer.

[Particle Man]

Originally Posted by G-Rex

My first rain suit was a 1 piece from Nelson Riggs that worked well enough, but it didn't breathe at all and as soon as it stopped raining I would have to take it off. It was about $50.

that would be the kind that I keep with me - just plain black pants and red jacket.

I keep it with me but have only had to use it a couple of times - otherwise I keep the rain liner in my Joe Rocket Alter Ego jacket and pants when I know it's going to rain and it actually works pretty well.