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Originally Posted by aigel
Speaking of rain gear. Can you guys recommend a good shoe cover, pant, jacket set? I have a jacket that is only light duty (gets soaked in a good down pour), using my hunting camo pants (too short) and water tight boots. It works okay but in heavy down pours water gets in on top of the boots and the jacket is sub par ...
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I can't remember the names of what I have off hand.EDIT- I DO REMEMBER (went and looked). Nothing too special. Performance pants/jackets made by Burlington with some Xalt label (whatever that is). What I do remember, is that was breathable. I got my pants in 2002. They cost a bundle. I also remember buying a cheap pair of pants/jacket at the same time, and they have amounted to little more than making me a human terrarium. I retired them to the trunk of my volvo as emergency garments- when it struck me that they retained soooo much moisture- they probably would cause more harm than good, so I tossed them. I've been pretty lucky finding stuff in person in the performance store and can tell on the spot if it is good or not. Ordering online? not so much. Sorry I cannot remember the names. Also- the jackets included with team/professional kits aren't worth a whole lot either as far as I care. I like things solid in the front to break the wind (no pun intended), and breathable in the back for riding road bikes- but for commuting at lower speeds- I'd want breathable all around.
Also-fwiw- on fenders- I love perusing the internet and doing google searches on wooden fenders/bamboo fenders/ etc.-They are beautiful. Some gorgeous- especially on that celeste green looking surly of yours- however- they do not hold up (well- at least the bamboo ones). Just get some planet bike plastic fenders from performance- they hold up for the commutes and are relatively cheap and very adjustable.
For panniers- just get something waterproof for the rear. I've tried garmet bags which fold over the rear rack- but they still end up wrinkling the clothing and don't have much space. I always liked true rear bags where you could chuck a lunch into them or a drink, or a book or something.