14kmtnman
Well-Known Member
So after several hours in the rain going over Lolo pass and another several hours of rain outside of SLC on a recent trip, I have given up on my 2 piece Olympia rain suit. Before the trip I sprayed the suit down with Campdry with a couple of coats inside and out hoping that would stop any leaks. It didn't do a thing. My crotch was soaked, my normal riding jacket was pretty wet, even under the rain jacket. My Aerostich goretex lobster gloves and riding gloves underneath were thoroughly soaked. As a side note, my Sidi Crossfire 2 goretex boots gave up the ghost too, waterproofness wise, after 7 long and hard years of use. Those boots have just been replaced with the updated model. Besides Aerostich or Klim, what rain suits have proven to be fairly effective. One piece or 2 would work, as long as it goes over my normal riding gear. It should also be able to pack pretty tightly into luggage. As others have mentioned, a requirement to fit over boots is necessary.