Breathable rain suit
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Breathable rain suit
The wife and I are going on a 10 day vacation on the bike in July and need to get rain suits. We have the Harley Overpass II rain suits but they're way too bulky to pack for a long trip. We need all the space we can get so I'm looking for gear that will pack small. Must be waterproof, BREATHABLE, and not take up half a saddlebag <g>. I looked at the HD Canal street for me and the new HD Jettison for her, both packed down small but they're not breathable or vented. Don't want Frogg Toggs either. Looking at these.... http://www.motorcycleleather.biz/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=575 but the description doesn't mention anything about vents or breath-ability. Also checking out the Tourmaster Sentinel. Only going to need these for hot, wet weather. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks, Larry
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. Thanks for the reply, Larry
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check out a good sporting goods store or better yet check out a good backpacking/hiking store they pack light and have durable equipment, try www.campmore.com they have a large selection
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I highly recommend Nelson-Rigg boot covers if you're expecting rain.
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I have a luggage rack and bought a Kuryakyn Grandtraveler bag. It's a nice bag and I can fit a ton of stuff in it but the problem is it weighs 10 lbs. empty (wouldn't have bought it if I'd known that). We did a "test" pack, putting t-shirts, socks, underwear, etc., all lighter weight items, it went up to 20 lbs. in short order. Add the two king-sized rain suits and it's pushing 25 lbs. I put bigger washers under the racks legs for more support but still worry about damaging the lid. I'm sure I'll find some lighter, more packable gear that won't sweat us out. Honestly, I think the Overpass suits are too heavy for summer use anyhow. Thanks for the post, Larry
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