Originally Posted by
Irenicus
Just curious what kind of rain pants and rain gear people are using for commutes. I've got some booties for my shoes but I'm trying to figure out what kind of pants to wear. I keep reading mixed reviews on different styles - some are way too hot and others are just poor quality.
Any recommendations are great, thanks <3
Look at your bike shop, or perhaps a store like REI.
Showers Pass makes solid bike clothing, but a touch on the expensive side.
I have had two issues with them:[list][*]Coat: The pockets were glued together, and came unglued. I still need to restitch it. Otherwise, it is a very good coat with good ventilation.[*]Pants: Good pants with good strength in high wear areas. The leg velcro is poorly designed, and doesn't wrap well... a bit odd for the price, but still moderately functional.[/list[
Novara made some good cycling gear. It was an REI House Brand, and I'm not quite sure what they replaced it with. CO-OP?
I do some Thrift Store shopping, and keep an eye out for good rain pants.