Originally Posted by
seedsbelize
Leaving in a month, for my first tour, a six day affair across the state of Ohio. It will be cold, by my tropical standards. Of the three experienced tourists I've spoken to, none carries rain gear. I'm taking a wool sweater and am thinking I'll take a space blanket to wrap myself up in to wait out the rain. What say you?
it aint the Yucatan thats for sure. Being cold and wet, well, first wet and then more and more cold---just aint fun.
have you ever been in rain for hours at 10c, 15c ?
I cant imagine you have if you are asking.
It's pretty miserable.
for this gringo who has "been there, done that" for not having enough rain gear in cool to 20c temps a lot, a rain jacket, rain pants, and rain booties so your shoes are soaking wet and wont dry out for a few days (so wet , cold feet the next day too) , is what I consider necessary.
I also have a helmet cover for commuting, but use a super light super small shower cap for my helmet on trips, if its cool, its nice not to have cold water coming in your helmet.
what temps are you expecting?