Originally Posted by Jarery
Id skip the rainpants. I only use a jacket. I use the showerspass jacket that HiYoSilver linked to (its the best raingear made ) But if its out of your price range, then dont go half way, go cheap, and save for the good one later. I live in pacific northwest. January was 40 commuting hours, it rained 38 of those i think, thats worth the $180 to stay dry to me.
I love my rainpants. Especially if you don't want to change clothes at the other end of the commute. Even with fenders I find I get crap on my pants from the road - some times by motor vehicles creating a big splash. I pull em on over my pants. I also got a helmet cover that has a neck flap on the back, I always hate rain pouring onto the back of my neck.