waterproof gear?

keane=cock

i am looking for a waterproof jacket to cycle/walk in on those raining mornings ahead.



i have some crappy ones that really are more wind breakers than rain proof!

how much am i looking at to have to pay for a decent jacket?

links would be gratefully appreciated

Raam

Any of the Gore stuff is good. I have this.
I wouldn't be wearing that one off the bike though, cos of the drop at the back.

jefferson73

Shower Pass Softshell

Have one, and recommend it.

Review 1

Review 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNcLTY-N5A0

brayblue24

What about this baby?

http://www.lidl.ie/ie/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20100826.p.Unisex_Cycling_Rain_Jacket

and free hat to boot;)

100Suns

I have the Showers Pass ProTech clear for training/racing. It's as good as I've used but I've never come across a racing/cycling jacket that is fully waterproof, primarily because they need to be breathable. It's important therefore that the jacket is stated as waterproof, has a good breathability rating and is also a good windstopper. If/when you do get damp from rain and/or sweat, you want to reduce or delay the effect of the wind lowering the temperature of the moisture on your clothes and skin and therefore your core temperature. Gore and Showers Pass products are pretty good on these fronts.

Lumen

Raam wrote: »

Any of the Gore stuff is good. I have this.
I wouldn't be wearing that one off the bike though, cos of the drop at the back.

I have the same and agree.

For long very wet rides it is fantastic, but overkill for bicycle commuting unless your commute is very long.

A normal showerproof shell is sufficient for most conditions.

polariz

@Raam ..I have one of those too but don't find it that good. The sleeves generally leak. I'm wondering if you experience the same? I suspect I may have damaged it by machine washing it with normal detergent. What ya reckon?

droidus

Any recommendations for non-sweaty waterproof pants? Willing to spend a bit as I imagine Ill be getting a lot of use out of them in the coming months.

serendip

There's a fine material that's both waterproof and breathable, it's called skin.

Seriously, though ... Lumen is right. For commuting, a light rain jacket is usually all you need. Personally, I wouldn't go for goretex. It's likely to get trashed by the general road dirt you encounter when it's wet, and it only breathes when it's dry anyway. And I also wouldn't be too much of a fan of waterproof trousers. They're uncomfortable for cycling, and tend not to be quite as waterproof as you expect. Getting wet from the hip down is really not a such problem.

Raam

polariz wrote: »

@Raam ..I have one of those too but don't find it that good. The sleeves generally leak. I'm wondering if you experience the same? I suspect I may have damaged it by machine washing it with normal detergent. What ya reckon?

I would never put any raincoat in the washing machine. So far it's fine, but it hasn't been winter-tested yet.

droidus

serendip wrote: »

There's a fine material that's both waterproof and breathable, it's called skin.

Seriously, though ... Lumen is right. For commuting, a light rain jacket is usually all you need. Personally, I wouldn't go for goretex. It's likely to get trashed by the general road dirt you encounter when it's wet, and it only breathes when it's dry anyway. And I also wouldn't be too much of a fan of waterproof trousers. They're uncomfortable for cycling, and tend not to be quite as waterproof as you expect. Getting wet from the hip down is really not a such problem.

Yeah, its not such a problem if you have a full/dry change of clothes with you at all times.

Until then I think Id prefer to wear waterproofs so I don't arrive into work completely soaked every day.

07Lapierre

droidus wrote: »

Yeah, its not such a problem if you have a full/dry change of clothes with you at all times.

Until then I think Id prefer to wear waterproofs so I don't arrive into work completely soaked every day.

Just a suggestion: Bring 3 days of work clothes into Work (A change of cycling clothes is also a good idea)on Monday, cycle into work Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, then bring everything home on Friday. If you get wet on the way into work, so what? you have dry clothes to change into, and you have dry cyling clothes to get you home.

droidus

That might be an OK solution for you fancy-dan masochists with your walk in wardrobes and high tolerance of dampness but all I want is some decent waterproof pants so I dont come in soaking wet and covered in road grime...

(Also, I have to cycle mon + fri. Wed is my day off).

07Lapierre

droidus wrote: »

That might be an OK solution for you fancy-dan masochists with your walk in wardrobes and high tolerance of dampness but all I want is some decent waterproof pants so I dont come in soaking wet and covered in road grime...

(Also, I have to cycle mon + fri. Wed is my day off).

Fancy-Dan! I like it!:D

Look, When it comes to cycling, there's no such thing as waterproofs. If it rains, and your cycling, your going to get WET. Don't want to get wet/sweaty? Don't cycle if it rains.

droidus

Ok. So theres no such thing as waterproof gear. There is nothing you can do to minimise wetness when it rains...

Forget I asked.

jeffwode

I have a pretty good pair of Sprayway Goretex waterproof pants that I got in the clearance sale from their warehouse in Sandyford. If you're a size medium, Patagonia is having a sample sale on Wicklow. Great prices, great rain gear.

keenan110

I have a pair of these Berghaus goretex waterproof trousers which i have used on the bike for the past year in all types of rain and they have always kept me completely dry, perfect for commuting and day to day riding.

I use this jacket riding in the rain, again it's always kept me dry.
Millets on Mary's Street has a big Berghaus range.

serendip

keenan110 wrote: »

I have a pair of these Berghaus goretex waterproof trousers which i have used on the bike for the past year in all types of rain and they have always kept me completely dry, perfect for commuting and day to day riding.

I use this jacket riding in the rain, again it's always kept me dry.
Millets on Mary's Street has a big Berghaus range.

That's 240 UK pounds worth of kit! I think there are cheaper options. Nylon is cheap, completely waterproof and more than adequate for the occasional damp half-hour (or so) commute.

droidus

Thanks for the suggestions lads.

serendip wrote: »

There's a fine material that's both waterproof and breathable, it's called skin.

Hang on a sec... I want to keep dry but Im not willing to go that far. Out of interest how much for a full suit, or maybe just a cape?