Originally Posted by
coolcamaro12
I never though about getting some of this stuff from thrift stores. I was going to head over there tomorrow anyway to find some cheapo furniture to build something out of. I'll have to check out if they have anything.
I have rain paints from thrift stores.
I haven't found good cycling appropriate rain jackets there, although as mentioned, I'm planning on modifying one that seemed to have a good base which I'm going to add the reflective ribbon tape to, and make sure the underarm ventilation is good.
The problem with the jackets is that you need a lot of ventilation (underarm, and back).
I tried my boating jacket once... Took it off, and I was drenched from the inside like I had been boating.