Any comments on rain gear choices, I am going to look into the Froggtogs

Chet

Can't beat FrogToggs for the price. They work.

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Inexpensive, waterproof, breathable, lightweight, durable, windproof ... and easy to pack as an extra layer for warmth. Get the motorcycle ones with reflective trim.

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I'm a huge proponent of Frogg Toggs. I believe the ones I own are from their anglers series. It has a jacket which has a hood in the collar, and the pants have a bib. It's perfect. It can go on over top of my full riding romper suit, Joe Rocket jacket and pants and fits into a very small bag which I always have room for. I bought it for about $40 (I think) at the Toronto bike show. Seriously you can't go wrong. On multiple trips I've ridden all day in torential rain staying perfectly dry.
Rich

I also like the Frogg Toggs. Got mine at a local Academy for $40. Included a small stuff sack for them. Going to pick up a set for my wife before she travels with me.

See, I've always heard great reviews about the frog toggs and figured I'd buy a pair for myself. The first rainstorm I got stuck in the suit ended up leaking through the crotch seams, leaving me with a bad taste in my mouth, and a tourmaster suit instead. I found that if the fabric was relaxed it worked well, but if there was pressure on it from the inside, or if there was some stretched/tight areas water would leak through. Yes they are cheap, but for durability I'd look elsewhere.


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I've had frogg toggs for 10 years that I shrimp in with a cast net and have never gotten wet. I use them for my motorcycle and they have never leaked. I have the bibs and jacket. For the money they can't be beat.

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I'm lazy and just wear this all the time.

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They do keep the water out but do they last? My front zipper broke after a year and they began to tear after two years. Okay, I ripped them on a fence but they do not seem to be as tough as some other suits that I have had.

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2004 Silver V-Strom 1000 & 1994 Yamaha XT600

Farkles? Sargent Seat, Genmar risers, K&N filter, cramp buster, heated grips, PCIII, Givi Engine Guards, Givi Hard Bags 52 liter and two 45 liter, Givi shield with spacers for buffeting.

Gotta second that on the zippers. I've never gotten wet using mine, but I have cussed at the jacket zipper on more than one occasion. I do like the price and reflective piping in the garments.

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