01-26-2019, 12:31 AM
If you have the budget, the top end goretex pro stuff really will work as an all in one. I have a Spidi Globetracker suit for touring on my big ADV bike, and that thing just ignores rain, but still has tremendous venting.
Otherwise I always recommend buying goretex paclite hiking gear as an oversuit. It’s made to be super lightweight and packable for hikers, pants are made to slip on over boots, and you can get it with pit-zips and other venting options to avoid some of that “wearing a plastic bag” feeling in warmer climes. I picked up a pair of marmot packlite pants from REI on sale for ~$100. It shrugged off a massive VA summer downpour, and fits nicely over riding jeans without flapping around. Plus you can zip the side entry double zipper down some and get pretty good airflow.
Otherwise I always recommend buying goretex paclite hiking gear as an oversuit. It’s made to be super lightweight and packable for hikers, pants are made to slip on over boots, and you can get it with pit-zips and other venting options to avoid some of that “wearing a plastic bag” feeling in warmer climes. I picked up a pair of marmot packlite pants from REI on sale for ~$100. It shrugged off a massive VA summer downpour, and fits nicely over riding jeans without flapping around. Plus you can zip the side entry double zipper down some and get pretty good airflow.