05-21-2018, 02:59 AM
Calling a minor "BS" on the "warm" weather comfort of the 'Stich. I think they are great suits, but they can get toasty in the summer. Even the R-3 Light is pretty darn warm. That's why I haven't dropped the $1200 dollars on one and prefer my 2-piece Revit rain gear.
Yes, it is true that you will get damp, if not wet, if you ride all day in the rain. Here's a tip: Make sure that your rain pants do not drain into your boots. I've taken to putting a small bungee cord around my ankle to prevent water from either bucketing in or spraying up in to my boots.
There is no reason that your gear in your bag should get wet at all. I have a drybag from Twisted Throttle that has always been completely watertight. REI or other outdoor stores sell dry "stuff sacks" that I have used for my clothing inside my Twisted Throttle bag. The inner bags have never been damp on the outside, but I use them anyway both as insurance and because I can compress the inner bags to make more room in the outer one (if that makes sense).
As someone else said, be prepared to get wet and feel fortunate when you're not TOO wet.
Safe travels.
Yes, it is true that you will get damp, if not wet, if you ride all day in the rain. Here's a tip: Make sure that your rain pants do not drain into your boots. I've taken to putting a small bungee cord around my ankle to prevent water from either bucketing in or spraying up in to my boots.
There is no reason that your gear in your bag should get wet at all. I have a drybag from Twisted Throttle that has always been completely watertight. REI or other outdoor stores sell dry "stuff sacks" that I have used for my clothing inside my Twisted Throttle bag. The inner bags have never been damp on the outside, but I use them anyway both as insurance and because I can compress the inner bags to make more room in the outer one (if that makes sense).
As someone else said, be prepared to get wet and feel fortunate when you're not TOO wet.
Safe travels.