Ever since I moved west, rain hasnt been much of an issue. Any rain we got on a tour was usually handled by my riding gear. About once every 5 years I have to ride more than a few hours through rain.
I look back at what I used 40 years ago and laughed. And any rain gear I bought and put over it was bulky. Even though I just changed coats and cleaned and treated my riding pants and boots, I am going to try something.
There is a "thrifty" company named Wardler and they make rain suits that fit over your riding textiles. They are thin and light but dont take up much room either so I thought I would try them. Just in case I hit rain . They might be useful for other things as well. They do NOT have armor.
If a tour looks hot, I might even just use a ventilated coat and put this over it if it rains...I use fleece cold weather US military gear which I always carry to put under the main jacket. Keeps me warm.
I bought these big enough to fit over my gear. They are thick enough to not flop around in the wind. Nothing special but they do seem to repel water. Pen and magazine for reference.
I look back at what I used 40 years ago and laughed. And any rain gear I bought and put over it was bulky. Even though I just changed coats and cleaned and treated my riding pants and boots, I am going to try something.
There is a "thrifty" company named Wardler and they make rain suits that fit over your riding textiles. They are thin and light but dont take up much room either so I thought I would try them. Just in case I hit rain . They might be useful for other things as well. They do NOT have armor.
If a tour looks hot, I might even just use a ventilated coat and put this over it if it rains...I use fleece cold weather US military gear which I always carry to put under the main jacket. Keeps me warm.
I bought these big enough to fit over my gear. They are thick enough to not flop around in the wind. Nothing special but they do seem to repel water. Pen and magazine for reference.