Which proper waterproof jacket?
Discussion
Buy a new combo: a summer mesh jacket with protection built in PLUS a good quality 10,000mm+, slightly stretchy waterproof jacket to go over the top.
Summer mesh from £150? ish
Outdoor shell jacket jacket from £45
If you're regularly on the pies you might struggle, I'm a medium/large in my summer jacket but I need a 3XL for the waterproof shell to get over the shoulder/elbow pads.
Summer mesh from £150? ish
Outdoor shell jacket jacket from £45
If you're regularly on the pies you might struggle, I'm a medium/large in my summer jacket but I need a 3XL for the waterproof shell to get over the shoulder/elbow pads.
https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/...
I got that jacket mainly for winter riding to make myself slightly more visible, but it’s really warm and has kept the rain out 100% so far.
£25 is a steal IMO and sits nicely over my Rukka jacket.
Got the trousers to match for dog walking duties too…
I got that jacket mainly for winter riding to make myself slightly more visible, but it’s really warm and has kept the rain out 100% so far.
£25 is a steal IMO and sits nicely over my Rukka jacket.
Got the trousers to match for dog walking duties too…
OutInTheShed said:
And can it be 'breathable' please?
Sailing kit is comically expensive until you look at top-end motorbike clobber.
I guess my Typhoon drysuit would be a poor choice for sliding down the road, but it's waterproof beyond what bike kit makers can understand.
Sailing kit might be worth a look. Wasn’t cheap but I’ve been using mine over bike leathers, for skiing etc & haven’t given other waterproof kit a thought because it just works so well. Sailing kit is comically expensive until you look at top-end motorbike clobber.
I guess my Typhoon drysuit would be a poor choice for sliding down the road, but it's waterproof beyond what bike kit makers can understand.
Used example here https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175173020279?hash=item2...
Edited by andrebar on Sunday 8th May 09:49
wa16 said:
Richa Rain Warrior if you just need an over jacket/trousers
or viist an army surplus store - doesn't need to be cammo for waterproof gear
I've got Richa rain warrior gear that I put on over my normal textiles. Can't fault it for the price. The jacket has been worn pretty much every day during the last three winters and it is still water tight. or viist an army surplus store - doesn't need to be cammo for waterproof gear
andrebar said:
OutInTheShed said:
And can it be 'breathable' please?
Sailing kit is comically expensive until you look at top-end motorbike clobber.
I guess my Typhoon drysuit would be a poor choice for sliding down the road, but it's waterproof beyond what bike kit makers can understand.
Sailing kit might be worth a look. Wasn’t cheap but I’ve been using mine over bike leathers, for skiing etc & haven’t given other waterproof kit a thought because it just works so well. Sailing kit is comically expensive until you look at top-end motorbike clobber.
I guess my Typhoon drysuit would be a poor choice for sliding down the road, but it's waterproof beyond what bike kit makers can understand.
Used example here https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175173020279?hash=item2...
Edited by andrebar on Sunday 8th May 09:49
A cheap (and likely oversized) waterproof jacket over
your normal "waterproof" textiles is probably the cheapest option to try, seeing as the textile gear has a degree of waterproof-ness anyway, but I reckon it's the seams that cause the most problems, with the water being basically forced in under pressure.
I also used to use a hi-vis builder's jacket (the kind with a removable hood and insulated lining) over my leather jacket which seemed to work fairly well but only for winter though.
your normal "waterproof" textiles is probably the cheapest option to try, seeing as the textile gear has a degree of waterproof-ness anyway, but I reckon it's the seams that cause the most problems, with the water being basically forced in under pressure.
I also used to use a hi-vis builder's jacket (the kind with a removable hood and insulated lining) over my leather jacket which seemed to work fairly well but only for winter though.
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