Originally Posted by
Bandera
If one buys quality kit, especially taking advantage of off-season/clearance pricing, of a proven basic design and keep up with maintenance/cleaning/repair as required one can stay as dry/comfortable as possible for many seasons of hard use. Poorly designed, cheaply made and ill-fitting "bargain" kit is no bargain in the long run for a dedicated bike commuter and/or distance cyclist. The same goes for the racks, luggage, lights and flats-kits that are required.
Modern Classics:
https://www.carradice.co.uk/products/rainwear
https://www.carradice.co.uk/
Peter White Cycles Home Page
For further discussion on the subject there is the relevant BF sub-forum Commuting, where such stuff is the norm and an experienced cadre of riders have this kit well figured out for discussion. LCF is not a unique bicycling ecosystem, no need to act as if it is by self-segregation from the wider BF community by those who only dwell in LCF-land.
Rain Cape Musings...
Rain suit for bike commuting recommendations
Mud Flap
Rain Alerts?
-Bandera: Out
+1
Also talk to the Long Distance crowd who are out there in all sorts of conditions.