Wet weather gear recommendations!

Knubje

Knubje

Knubje

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Hi,

I'm an all year rider generally. Only things that put me off are snow and ice.

Recently, my daily commute has gone from 30 mile round trip to 60 mile round trip. From 20 mins each way to around 45mins each way.

I have a good range of wets gear and winter gloves that are full gortex and do a pretty damn good job of keeping water out. I also have very thin water proof gloves that can go over them for extra cover but it all becomes very cumbersome if I use it all.

I always seem to get in the same area, around my lower torso and seepage through to the undercarriage. Getting to work with my work shirt wet at the bottom and damp keks isn't great. Especially when I'm stood in the gents trying to dry myself off :)

I need some really decent gear, cost isn't too much worry. Ideally want to know what people use and what works best.

Ideally I'm also looking for a decent Bikers back pack that is fully waterproof/gortex'd up that has a big capacity and area for a work laptop and peripherals.

So, what do you guys have? Whats good?

Cheers and safe riding!

Knub
 
Overboard backpacks are pretty much completely waterproof, I've go one on my to buy list when I get my bike sorted.
 
I'll be keeping an eye on this. I have an Oxford tank bag that's waterproof but a waterproof rucksack would be a great addition.
 
I've got some waterproof overpants from ghostbikes. Only like 15quid but go over my textiles great and fold up small in my bag. I only need it if it chucks it down.
 
A decent rucksack,I only use a cheap karimoor one at its dry,rode in some pretty heavy downpours aswell
 
I've had a back pack for years and *touch wood* haven't had any issues. There is always a chance one day and I appreciate that, but I need one to carry my stuff.

I've heard the same about having back boxes and that they can affect handling and if they go down can be dangerous to the rider and pillion.

You can argue that if you come off at any speed, you're pretty much guaranteed serious injury. It depends whats in the bag, how you land on it, if there is anything sharp, etc, etc.

Anyone got anymore recommendations on stuff for rainy days?
 
Top box. Everything in a top box.
Failing that a set of panniers or a tank bag. Anything that keeps the stuff off your back.
 
My textiles are alpinestars Andes Drystar. I've been through some reet downpours on my way to work and emerged bone dry, pocket contents included. The jacket and trousers have removable linings for the summer, removable padding, waterproof pockets, vents, and plenty of adjustability.

They come up small though, being an Italian cut!
 
Luke said:
Big no-no to backpacks. If you come off you are almost guaranteed spinal injury.
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Four crashes, all with a rucksack on, never a spinal injury so far.
Not impressed with this guarantee... :D

It makes sense from the possibility side, but from a practical perspective a decent pack wins over a topbox for me every time.
 
ttaskmaster said:
Four crashes, all with a rucksack on, never a spinal injury so far.
Not impressed with this guarantee... :D

It makes sense from the possibility side, but from a practical perspective a decent pack wins over a topbox for me every time.
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3 bikers scooped off the tarmac all wearing backpacks and all with confirmed spinal injuries the following day.
You've played the numbers and won but I'd never take the risk.
 
Luke said:
Big no-no to backpacks. If you come off you are almost guaranteed spinal injury.
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source? given there are many motorcycle specific backpacks with back protectors and other features to help in a crash?

again multiple crash's with back pack and it was the one without one that did my spine in.


kriega r30 is my back pack very good not that comfy off the bike but even with heavy weights on long journies its amazingly comfortable on the bike don't even feel it.

also will swallow a full face helmet.


ad once you've had one you will be annoyed that no other bag you have is white inside.


only stats i can find relating to backpacks and bike accidents are that reflective decals an covers statistically reduce risk of accident.
 
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I use army surplus goretex equivalent dpm jacket and trousers for very wet weather. I have them a couple of sizes bigger so they fit over my normal riding gear no probs. They go for as little as £10 to £20 and they keep me totally dry even after many hours of riding. They don't take up too much room either.
 
I've got some all in one waterproofs that I can put on even when I have my size 14 boots on, Not only does it keep you dry from top to bottom it also keeps you lovely & warm. Picked my bike up Monday & was on it for 6 hours solid apart from petrol & coffee stops (2 x 15min stops). Got home dry & still warm even though I went through 4 fairly heavy rain showers.
My set are RST are Black with some lime/yellow here & there for visibility & only cost about 50 quid.
I got a nice light rucksack & take my waterproofs in it, If it starts to rain or I start getting cold I just stop under a bridge & slip them on. :cool:
 
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