Rainsuits?
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 435
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From: Aurora, IL
On my way from Salt Lake City to Las Vegas last May, it was pouring and cold on the day we were to head back (wife in car, of course) so we went to Walmart. I bought a Coleman rain suit and it kept me plenty dry. I went through pouring rain, snow, sleet, and wind with it. I think it cost me $15.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 113
Likes: 0
From: Swift Current, Sask Canada
3 years ago I bought a HD rain suit. Pricey yes. $200 Cdn. Rode 5 days of rain and cold. It was the best money I spent. It kept me dry and warm. Dont cheap out on a rainsuit. You will regret it.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 815
Likes: 28
From: Ontario, Canada
Has anyone tried this new one. You need to buy the pants as well, seems expensive.... 5 bills for the set.
Men's FXRG Rain Jacket
Waterproof, breathable Cocona 100% polyester. 100% polyester full sleeve Thinsulate quilted removable liner. Two-way zipper front with storm flap. Seam sealed. Elastic cuffs with hook and loop closure. Adjustable bungee cord hem. Bungee cord and toggle on removable, helmet-friendly hood and back of collar . Two zipper hand-warmer pockets and one zipper chest pocket. 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material piping on sleeves. 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material panel on front and back. Rubber badge on left chest and back neck. Includes storage bag. 1-year warranty.
98379-12VM
MSRP US $295.00 - US $315.00 per size and/or color
Men's FXRG Rain Jacket
Waterproof, breathable Cocona 100% polyester. 100% polyester full sleeve Thinsulate quilted removable liner. Two-way zipper front with storm flap. Seam sealed. Elastic cuffs with hook and loop closure. Adjustable bungee cord hem. Bungee cord and toggle on removable, helmet-friendly hood and back of collar . Two zipper hand-warmer pockets and one zipper chest pocket. 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material piping on sleeves. 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material panel on front and back. Rubber badge on left chest and back neck. Includes storage bag. 1-year warranty.
98379-12VM
MSRP US $295.00 - US $315.00 per size and/or color
Supporter
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,752
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From: Indianapolis
I have water resistant boots too, I got wet, froze my keester off, said it wouldn't happen again!
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 38
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From: Charleston, SC
I've got the HD Hi-Vis and the HD Rain Gator boot covers...just got back from Daytona last week and rode in rain for Saturday & Sunday...we got caught on I-4 at night in pouring down rain...the only this that got wet was my hands...I literally was bone dry when I got back to the hotel. Believe me, you get what you pay for. I rode last September for 3 hours in rain and again arrived at my destination completely dry and comfortable.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 222
Likes: 1
From: Massachusetts
I got the HD high vis. suit. It is black and orange with reflective stripes. Has panel inside thigh area to keep from melting. It is not the cheapest suit you can buy but rode home last year in a hard downpour and was dry as a bone when I arrived. So far this has been the best rain gear I have owned so far.
Same here, its a great suit. I stay warm and dry. Don't cheap out, buy a good suit and be done with it, I think you will be happy with it in the end.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 927
Likes: 17
From: Spotsylvania, VA
For $700 I'd rather be wet! 
Well, there's cheap and then there's value. I ride my bike almost every day, tour extensively, and got tired of cheap rain suits that didn't do their job. I finally sprung about $700 for the Aerostich Darien jacket and trousers. They are among the highest quality out there, and are absolutely waterproof even in all-day rains. Pricey? You bet! But among the best purchases I have made.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 2,727
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I have the HD Hi-Vis suit and just spent over 2 hours in the pouring rain. I'm completely dry. I saw a couple other guys that didn't look so good.
I think the HI-VIS part is important. Cars can't see you on a clear sunny day, what are the chances they will see you in the pouring rain, you need all the visibility you can get.
I think the HI-VIS part is important. Cars can't see you on a clear sunny day, what are the chances they will see you in the pouring rain, you need all the visibility you can get.