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Author Message   Chrisb Posted on Tuesday, March 07, 2006 - 12:13 pm:        Looking at riding from DC to Dallas 1st week in April. Dont want to get stuck wearing my PVC jacket all day if I get caught in showers. Its like wearing a rubber suit before you know it your hot and sweaty. Looking at getting the Frogg Toggs or just trying to Scotch Guard my FXRG jacket. I have First Gear HT pants so the legs are taken care of just need something breathable for the jacket.   Lowflyer Posted on Tuesday, March 07, 2006 - 01:34 pm:        I use the Frogg Togg. I imagine ScotchGuarding the jacket would put you on par with the PVC comfort.   Jessicasdad Posted on Tuesday, March 07, 2006 - 01:36 pm:        I purchased this from Newenough not only awesome in the wet and cold but also the wind .... http://www.newenough.com/firstgear_rainman_jacket_page.htm   Gowindward Posted on Tuesday, March 07, 2006 - 05:57 pm:        There just really doesn't seem to be any better than Gore-Tex for staying drying and still breathing.   Whodom Posted on Tuesday, March 07, 2006 - 06:57 pm:        I'll put in a second vote for the Frogg Toggs. I bought a set last summer. While riding in NE GA mountains, I got caught in a rain storm. It was raining so hard I had to pull off the road; I literally couldn't see 5 feet in front of the bike. I stayed perfectly dry and did NOT feel like I was in a steam bath. They can be bunched up into a very small wad and they are very light.   Lowflyer Posted on Tuesday, March 07, 2006 - 07:03 pm:        Gore-Tex is at the top of the rain gear food chain for sure. Frogg Toggs are a close second when you consider the price difference and overall effectiveness. They are breathable too, but generally not nearly as durable as Gore-Tex.   Bartimus Posted on Tuesday, March 07, 2006 - 08:18 pm:        I use the BUELL rainsuit, It works great, fits good, and breaths well. Call Daves, he'll square you away!   Edstevens Posted on Wednesday, March 08, 2006 - 04:57 am:        You might take a look at Brosh rain gear. They are kevlar reinforced and you can get crash pads for the rain gear. You can get jacket and/or pants or rain suit. Just go to BROSH.com. My Frog Toggs worked great until the pant's crotch seam let go. There's no way to repair the electronicly welded seam that I could do easily.   Paulson Posted on Wednesday, March 08, 2006 - 08:05 am:        Frank Thomas AQUA gear does me good. That way I don't have to carry rain gear. <http://www.frank-thomas.co.uk/product/mwp/jckt-index.html>

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