Cross country rain gear????

[MarylandStrom]

I use West Marine Third Reef Bibs over my Olympia (supposedly waterproof) gear. The bibs work great.

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=197214&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=11151&storeNum=50001&subdeptNum=50012&classNum=50014

 

[trikepilot]

I've always been the low-mid quality gear guy. I'll spend any amount of money to get my bike(s) the way I like. But I spend very little time picking gear.
Kinda matches my street fashion prowess. Cowboy boots, Wrangler jeans, and any shirt or tea shirt that is hanging or folded in the closet.

But then a few months back a KLIM Badlands came up for sell here. Nearly BRAND NEW. And at about 50% off!
Bought it on a whim.

I don't know jack about these fancy scientific materials. But that crazy thing is just amazing. It's cool when it's hot outside. It's warm when it's cool outside. And this morning, it was no different than if I stood while someone hosed me down with a firehose. How can my tea shirt be dry? I just don't get it. It's magic.

So no more Frog Togs or rubber stuff for me. (Actually, Still using rubber pants until Creggur sells me some pants to match my jacket. )

Indeed. Ya'll need to keep eating or exercising or doing whatever it is that is making your nice ADV gear (Klim, Rukka, Darien, etc...) no longer fit right. That way, those of us who went with the low-mid quality gear years ago can now upgrade to the good stuff for a discount. ;D

I just got a pair of the Klim Badlands Pro pants in the exact size and color I needed/wanted off the ADVrider Fleabay forum for a $250 discount. ::012:: After years of "pretend" waterproof riding gear letting me down, I am sold on investing in the good stuff. I'll keep it damn near forever so the per-year prorated cost diminishes over time. And that does not even factor in the comfort and safety benefits you get along the way.

So... who has a Klim Badlands Pro Jacket in HiViz and a size large that they have outgrown?

 

[snakebitten]

Hey, Snake, didn't I offer you my Latitude pants? I need 34's in the Tall version (lost some weight) - got a pair of 36 regulars in gray - they're yours if you want 'em - make a brother an offer - 14,000 miles on them...

Early Christmas present for yourself...

I'm flattered! 36's?
Not quite buddy.

It's a goal-dream someday though.

I'm proud enough that I still fit in that wicked jacket you sold me.





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[HoebSTer]

Indeed. Ya'll need to keep eating or exercising or doing whatever it is that is making your nice ADV gear (Klim, Rukka, Darien, etc...) no longer fit right. That way, those of us who went with the low-mid quality gear years ago can now upgrade to the good stuff for a discount. ;D

I just got a pair of the Klim Badlands Pro pants in the exact size and color I needed/wanted off the ADVrider Fleabay forum for a $250 discount. ::012:: After years of "pretend" waterproof riding gear letting me down, I am sold on investing in the good stuff. I'll keep it damn near forever so the per-year prorated cost diminishes over time. And that does not even factor in the comfort and safety benefits you get along the way.

So... who has a Klim Badlands Pro Jacket in HiViz and a size large that they have outgrown?

Well, Good to know there is a market for this stuff. I too am down 42lbs since May 2013, and want to see another 35 come off. Which leads me to the point, I may have some Darien Pants size 46 for sale come spring....and a lightly used Lattitude jacket size 2xl. But I am going to wait until spring to see where I end up before selling off the goods. I did try on the XL Badlands Pro the other day and it zips up, just can't wear it in the winter with extra stuff underneath it yet.
Ok, so what the hell, anyone want a pair of Gray Darien pants size 46? Hmm, lets see $400 new, how about $225 shipped? I will try to get some pics soon.

Jeff

 

[snakebitten]

Dang. Nice stuff getting swapped around here.

I'm down about 40lbs in 2013. But in pants, I'm skeard to commit to anything less than 38. Just bought some FirstGear overpants in 40. They were almost 50% off so it was worth the gamble.

Darians or Badlands in 38 are my target. But at 55 years old, those last couple of inches are stubborn.

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[RidingUpandDown]

Hey dirtsailor did u make ur decision on the raingear?

I have a 2 piece set of Gortex rain gear from Bas Pro. Don’t get me wrong my FirstGear riding gear is $ enuf and suited for plenty of rain, but..., on a 8-10+k mile trip I want to be sure to not let gear get waterlogged somewhere along the way, so I carry these few ozs of prevention. The Gortex set is light weight and easily compressed/stow-able. Also useful when getting up at night, going to a restaurant, hiking...

And as we say in scouting be prepared but specifically - layers, layers, layers, so I prefer to stay w/ the "layers" approach anyway. Also, in the summer my mesh riding gear has all these holes in it ) ,,, and if, I mean when it rains, Or, becomes unseasonable chilly or f’n downright cold, I can easily throw on the Gortex waterproof, windproof (don't dress for the temperature you expect, dress for the wind chill!!) rain gear layer and bam I'm ready to roll on.

::021::

Cheers, dean ::001::

 

[Tremor38]

I also have a Darien Light jacket in hi viz and Darien AD1 pants. I agree that the Darien works very well hot or cold, as with the zips open, it flows a lot of air up the sleeves, into the arm pit vents and out the back. I have worn it up to 110 degrees. In cooler weather I wear my Tourmaster Synergy heated liner under the Darien, whether I need the heat on or not. I find the Darien AD1's fine in all weather. Some find them too hot in very hot weather, but that has never bothered me. With that combo and my BMW Goretex boots, I never have to stop to change costumes when the weather changes, just zip or unzip as the weather dictates.

In my case, I found several years ago that if I had a separate rain suit, if it started raining, by the time I stopped or the group stopped, I was already wet. Then when it quit raining, I would get too hot before I had a chance to pull over to take it off.

Darien Jacket/pants, and BMW Goretex boots? Yeah, you probably don't stop to change gear much, but don't all of the Starbucks stops make up for that? ;D Next thing we know you'll be sporting a 'Whale-foreskin-lined Adventure Riding suit' and speaking in monotone. Stop, before it's too late! >

 

[fredz43]

Darien Jacket/pants, and BMW Goretex boots? Yeah, you probably don't stop to change gear much, but don't all of the Starbucks stops make up for that? ;D Next thing we know you'll be sporting a 'Whale-foreskin-lined Adventure Riding suit' and speaking in monotone. Stop, before it's too late! >

Well even though I spent some $$ for a lifetime all weather costume, since I am an ex KLR owner, you know that I'm too cheap to spend that much $$ for a Starbucks coffee. Besides, they are pretty scarce out here in the country where I live. ;D

 

[snakebitten]

I'll quit picking on the fellas that fork out for the good stuff. (I too was a KLRista when it came to gear)

After lucking into a Klim Badlands Jacket, I'm a convert. Might be the end of my impulse buying, (you gotta really plan at these prices) but this stuff doesn't require replacing often.

Gotta watch your weight fluctuations though. Little Debbies can cost $thousands.

 

[creggur]

I'll quit picking on the fellas that fork out for the good stuff. (I too was a KLRista when it came to gear)

After lucking into a Klim Badlands Jacket, I'm a convert. Might be the end of my impulse buying, (you gotta really plan at these prices) but this stuff doesn't require replacing often.

Gotta watch your weight fluctuations though. Little Debbies can cost $thousands.

You know you love that jacket, Snake. And I'm willing to bet you check the For Sale section daily as you've already planned for the pants to match as soon as they pop up at the right price...

 

[snakebitten]

Lol..I DO I DO absolutely love it. And I feel so protected in it.

And I have checked on the pants many times. But had to buy something while I wait. Grabbed some Firstgear HT overpants to tide me over. (yep, on sale)

Not bad really. A step up on what I've ever had before. But NOT Badlands bad.

Someday though.

 

[Dirt_Dad]

3-layer - GORE-TEX Pro Shell Armacor. Stuff like the Klim Adventure and Badlands. Is it really, really, really year round, every ride, waterproof gear?

Bought a pair of Sidi Adventure GoreTex boots last year. I've used them in the high 90 degree temps, and down to mid-20 degree rides...and a good amount of snow plowing this winter. I'm very impressed with the all weather, waterproof (squeaky) boot.

Well, I noticed my 6 year old Joe Rocket pants are finally giving up on me. Seams are coming apart in some places. They are my spring and fall pants. My summer/winter pants are Fieldsher 4-Season. None of these are waterproof in anyway.

I ride enough to justify buying top quality. I get stuck in enough rain that it can be a real PITA to stop and put on rain pants on the side of the road. I'd love to stop doing that.

So my question is simple. If I spend top dollar on Badlands or Adventure or some other GORE-TEX Pro pant, can I use it in 25 degrees, and 95 degrees, and never need to pull on rain over-pants again? Is that too much to ask?

 

[snakebitten]

Don't know about 25F, without another layer underneath, but the Badlands jacket is everything I ever heard it was supposed to be. Even just yesterday, when I rolled into the dealer in a pretty good pour, they no longer are shocked I'm riding, nor that I peal everything off and stand bone dry in my street clothes.
I don't have the Badlands pants. Wish I did.

 

[trikepilot]

Snake... the Badlands pants really round out the kit. You have the jacket so you know what I am talking about!!!

I found pants on ADVrider for $250 off which made the subsequent jacket purchase only slightly less painful. But now a month into riding with the full Badlands Pro setup, and I can't imagine ever going back. The Klim stuff is built to withstand the worst we can take it out into. It is by far the most comfortable, well designed, and best quality built outdoor technical gear of any variety that I have ever owned. I have few issues with it and am curious to see how it works in our hot and very humid summers when it comes to venting.

 

[snakebitten]

Give me your pants. Hand em over.

Can I say that?

 

[Dirt_Dad]

Give me your pants. Hand em over.

Can I say that?

::025:: ::025::

I'm going to stop reading right now and leave for work with a smile on my face. Thanks, Snake.

 

[trikepilot]

Snake ... when have you ever asked permission to say anything here? : But no... you cannot have my pants - no matter how nicely you ask.

Seriously... you know what I am talking about from your jacket. The Badlands Pro gear seems so stupidly and extraordinarily extravagant when you look at them online and see their retail prices. But when you put them on and even just walk around a shop you start to see the reason. Then you ride in the gear for awhile and you truly understand what sets it apart. Upon DirtDad's suggestion, I also recently got the Sidi Adventure GoreTex boots so all told (boots, pants, jacket) I have spent as much as a decent used dirtbike on gear alone in the last 6 months. But... the ridiculous performance and extremely high build quality coupled with the fact that I will not likely buy new gear for 5 or maybe 10 years certainly makes me realize that I got a "bargain." Plus I really like the design of the jacket's alternating fields of HiViz and black!

Keep your eyes on the gear section of the fleabay forum at ADVrider. There are a few Badlands Pro pants up there now. Luckily many buy these pants online and get the wrong size or the gain/lose weight and need a new size so the gear - with some patience and then a trigger finger on the mouse - can be had for a substantial discount.

 

[sail2xxs]

I've had really good results from the Rukka Armas jacket and pants I bought at Revzilla. The suit has taken me from literally -8 to 115 degree riding temps, and has held up far better than the Aerostitch Darien jacket and pants I used to buy and replace every 2-3 years. I have yet to get wet wearing the Rukka - and it's been through Hurricane Sandy, a tornado, snow, sleet, and hail. Not to mention a whole bunch of really enjoyable riding weather over the past ~ 100k miles.

The Rukka Pluto gloves with Outlast liner have completely changed my view on waterproof riding gloves. Dry hands are such a treat. Warm dry hands seem like an unfair copmpetitive advantage. Kinda like riding a Tenere.

Best,

Chris

 

[snakebitten]

Chris,
I believe every word you could possibly say about riding gear. You got all weather riding cred with us!

Trike, so you would give a guy the shirt off your back, but not your ...........

 

[~TABASCO~]

I've had really good results from the Rukka Armas jacket and pants I bought at Revzilla. The suit has taken me from literally -8 to 115 degree riding temps, and has held up far better than the Aerostitch Darien jacket and pants I used to buy and replace every 2-3 years. I have yet to get wet wearing the Rukka - and it's been through Hurricane Sandy, a tornado, snow, sleet, and hail. Not to mention a whole bunch of really enjoyable riding weather over the past ~ 100k miles.

The Rukka Pluto gloves with Outlast liner have completely changed my view on waterproof riding gloves. Dry hands are such a treat. Warm dry hands seem like an unfair copmpetitive advantage. Kinda like riding a Tenere.

Best,

Chris

X2 about the RUKKA.... This gear inspires you to ride anywhere, anytime, no matter what.. I've been in crazy monsoon rain storms, never one drop let in the gear.. Love it.