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Commuting Rainproof Gear

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  • 05-03-2017 2:23pm
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    detones
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    Any recommendations for waterproof overtrousers and backpack. Commuting between 20 mins to 40mins each way depending on routes. I cycle in to work very steady in my trousers shirt and tie and dont be sweaty give it a bit more gas on way home and swop into t shirt when i get to car. I need waterproof overtrousers which are light and breathable. I bought an expensive lightweight of specialized ones but in heavier rain they let in at the seams after 15 mins. Ill be returning them. Would spend about 100 for the right pair. Ive read gortex good. Also need backpack. Ideally completely waterproof but has some compartments rather than one big bag. Would spend 70ish on bag.


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    Slydice
    Registered Users Posts: 10,501 ✭✭✭✭Slydice


    Someone started a thread on gear during the week:
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057712970


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    detones
    Registered Users Posts: 963 ✭✭✭detones


    Cmon boardsies dont make me do my own research ;-)


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    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,940 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    You'll sweat in proper waterproof gear (in my opinion_, even if you don't now. Get yourself a good bag or solution for carrying in your work clothes and cycle in, in clothes you are not worried about getting wet is my advice. I often cycle in in a cheap old t shirt and shorts, and then change into work gear when I get in.


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    Fian
    Registered Users Posts: 2,192 ✭✭✭Fian


    For me (LIDL) cycling tights/top under a jacket/softshell & cotton shorts.

    I don't care if they get wet, they are being changed when i arrive anyway. I keep suits & shoes in work and carry shirt, underwear, socks in backpack.


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    AndrewJRenko
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    You might be less sweaty if you switch from backpack to rack/pannier.


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    triggermortis
    Registered Users Posts: 2,684 ✭✭✭triggermortis


    Can't help with the trousers as I always wear lycra! This is the bag I have and find it really good

    https://www.bikeinn.com/bike/ortlieb-velocity/1098124/p?utm_source=google_products&utm_medium=merchant&id_producte=1122255&country=ie&gclid=CPmUwPb0yNICFW6x7Qod4KAEAg&gclsrc=aw.ds

    Can be found cheaper if you shop around a bit, mine was around 60 euro from Germany. It is all one storage area - no real sections inside apart from a small clip on pocket for phone/wallet etc, but that suits me. I was unsure of the fold top with a Velcro strap holding it, but it works really well and I have never got any sort of water ingress even with the bag fully stuffed to capacity. There are also hi-viz ones available which look black but glow when hit by car lights, but I got the yellow one


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    Macy0161
    Registered Users Posts: 9,454 ✭✭✭Macy0161


    I've used the Aldi commuting waterproofs, which were grand for my mainly downhill commute into work (didn't bother for the uphill back out).

    I use the Aldi Pannier bags, which have a waterproof over cover (like you'd get on a hiking back pack), and had no water issues. Should be in the specials soon enough if you can wait.


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