Rain Gear
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Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Old River-Winfree, Tx
Rain Gear
I did a search on this subject...most replys were 'dont forget it'.
Im wanting a light set of rain gear....seems I remember some mentioning awhile back "Frog Toggs". Any comments? Recommendations? Where did you order them from?
Thanks...
Billy G
Im wanting a light set of rain gear....seems I remember some mentioning awhile back "Frog Toggs". Any comments? Recommendations? Where did you order them from?
Thanks...
Billy G
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Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Orlando, Florida
I have a set of Frog Toggs. In my opinion it is a great rain suit. I wore them all last summer through the summer rains in Florida. If you are in a total downpour, I don't think any rain suit is going to keep you perfectly dry. But Frog Toggs have been the best rain suit I have used so far.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Southern Maryland
HD ones
I have the HD goretex ones and they roll up into two packages, each the size of a small roller pin and fit side X side in my saddlebag. Like my AMEX, never leave home without it.
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 447
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From: Garrison, NY
The great thing about Frogtogs is that they can really mash down into a small form factor for storage. The not so great thing is they billow up as you ride. (Granted, I bought mine a size big to facilitate my riding jacket - that might contribute to the inflation!).
I think Frogtogs have their place. They are the gear that I ALWAYS keep on the bike for getting caught in the rain relatively close to home. However, I've got an old Fieldsheer suit that is much more applicable for touring - and I'm interested in some of the responses here as well. The old suit has been repaired a number of times and needs replacing.
Bottom line - Frogtogs are not the best for serious all day downpours, but are fine when you are at your buddy's house a half hour away and get caught up in it.
YMMV
I think Frogtogs have their place. They are the gear that I ALWAYS keep on the bike for getting caught in the rain relatively close to home. However, I've got an old Fieldsheer suit that is much more applicable for touring - and I'm interested in some of the responses here as well. The old suit has been repaired a number of times and needs replacing.
Bottom line - Frogtogs are not the best for serious all day downpours, but are fine when you are at your buddy's house a half hour away and get caught up in it.
YMMV
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Now Western TN
+1, I have a HD rainsuit and they roll up like Sandcarb says and fit next to each other in the saddlebag AND they keep you totally dry, rode with them in a downpour all day last year on the way to Kentucky and was dry as a bone.
Tourer
Joined: May 2008
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Just a tip for the guys without a tourpak. I have a SG and always keep my raingear in the saddle bags. The tip is I use those space saver bags that you vacuum pack and they take up no space at all. I usually pack them seperate and always dry very well before packing.
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Road Master
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: USA
Whatever you decide on, ensure the pants are 4" taller then your normal leg size. The longer pants when sitting will certainly keep the rain from ending up on your boots.
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Tourer
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Garrison, NY
My next rainsuit will absolutely have stirrups to help that syndrome!
