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If I lived, and rode a lot, in a really rainy area, I would probably purchase, and carry onboard, a set of higher quality rain gear suits for Mrs. MJ and myself. But, I almost NEVER ride in the rain "on purpose". That being said, when we head out for one of our 2 month long cross country trips like we do, rain happens! And boy howdy, does it! But when we're out like that, we are very limited on space. Because of that, I have both of our Cycle Gear rain suits with the boots, sucked down in one of those plastic vacuum bags and laying in the bottom of the tour pack. It fits perfectly. Generally we know in the morning if we are going to hit some rain that day, and then it gets moved to the top for quick/easy access. Do they keep us bone dry? Nope. Do the keep us dry enough that we can dry our stuff out easily at the hotel or AirBnb? Yup. Especially hers because she tucks in behind me for the most part. And because of the price and availability, if any part of the suit fails, I can replace it at any Cycle Gear on the road. For our situation, it's a great setup!
I've tried a lot of different stuff over the years and the HD is functionally about the best. Could do without the name and logos plastered all over it.
I've got the HD rain gear and have ridden in some heavy downpours with very little leakage. I've used other brands but they just weren't as good. As somebody else said, I wish it didn't have logos plastered all over it, but it is what it is. I use the Nelson Rigg boot gators which are almost exactly like the HD gators for $20 less.
I use HD rain gear too. It is a bit expensive, but it really is good stuff. I wear mine more for cold weather than for rain. That extra layer cutting the wind is really helpful. The boot gators are the same, excellent for cold mornings as well as rain.
My son has used some cheaper rain gear and has had some varying issues. Non motorcycle specific stuff he tried he said was like wearing a parachute. He has Tourmaster stuff now.
Some things it is worth spending a little extra on.
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