can anyone recommend any brands that make good lightweight rain gear that is reasonably priced and works? i'm trying to get my things in order for sturgis and this is still on the list. thanks for the info!

 

Frog togs.

 

Believe it or not....I have the HD packable rainsuit in my bag. Always. Paid $100 for it, used it numerous times, and love it. Does what it needs to....keeps me 95% dry, small,packs well, I like it. Others are nicer, but don't pack as well.

 

Get the hi visibility HD gear. Its a little pricy but well worth it. Will last for years, I still have a 10 yr old set that is in great shape.

 

I have two sets of HD rain suits that are great. My wife and a friend bought frog Toggs from the HD dealer, they were both rubbish. My wife now has an HD set.

 

LOVE my FroggToggs. Been wearing the set I have now for about 5 years, and they're still going strong. They get used a LOT. Reflective top, and they keep the wetness out. No, they don't say HD on them anywhere, but amazingly, they still work well!

 

+1 not exactly the coolest thing you can wear but what rain gear is cool.

I owned the Frogg Toggs before I bought my High-Vis and I wouldn't wish the Toggs on an enemy.

 

+1. I found the Hi-Vis HD Rain suit on eBay for $100. Brand new and still had tags. When/if I ride in the rain, I want as much visibility as possible.

 

You have to get the right Frogg Toggs made for motorcycles. I have had mine for 4 years & have been in some really heavy rain & it worked flawlessly!!

 

Reasonable in price is sometimes vague.
The Harley stuff is good quality and easy to pack but some may consider it expensive.
The popular Frogg Toggs might be less expensive and still easy to pack but some folks think they are a little thin.
For example: I have a Jafrum 2 piece set that was under $50 delivered called Thunder Under that has a hood. It is of good quality with a lined jacket and the pants have seat protection but it is bulky. It does NOT pack small. I also use it when i need extra warmth and the hood is a good addition if you attend out door events like races or a rally. It works very well but again it does not pack small.
I bought a similar set before from another company that lasted about 10 years before the liner started to decompose.
Many folks under value a self-packed hood but then remember the hood is a really nice feature when you reach a destination and remove your helmet to walk about or if you ride with no helmet.