Wet weather gear

[sungunr]

I was initially worried about the the Frogg Toggs rain gear due to feel and cost of it, but after 9 days of rainy weather (not full time, mind you, but more than a good test) going up to Alaska, I stayed perfectly dry the entire time.   It was breathable, lightweight, and easy to put on and take off.  I bought the hi-viz jacket and black pants and paid about $50 US and it more than paid for itself.  A companion also used the Frogg Toggs gear just a little different design, but same results.  It fits well over your regular gear and makes a great wind breaker for the first thing on cool mornings.  Not a regular need for it in Arizona, but it served me well on the trip.

I purchased two of the Cycle Gear Bilt Dry Bags, one large and one medium.  Other than a couple of broken buckles (which they replaced for free) the bags worked well with nothing ever getting wet or even damp.  They hold a good deal of stuff and pack down nicely.  The bags have enough tie down points that things getting loose on the bike was never an issue. 

[plgoddard]

Good info, thx for sharing.

[Johnharley1964]

I agree on the Frog Toggs. I have 2 sets. They keep you dry and are very lightweight and compact to pack in the Bags.

[Michel1960]

My wife just wore those in the rain all day yesterday , the jacket was perfect but the pants let in the water quickly .we were surprised and disappointed.

[Pearl]

I also purchased a set of Frog Toggs and about 4 months after purchase I had the chance to use them.  For the first half an hour I was fine after that for the next 3 1/2 hours of rain it was as if I did not have any rain gear on at all.  Very disappointed also.  Never again will I purchase anything related to Frog Toggs.

[OhioWinger]

GoreTex equipment works well for the wet stuff.

[twowheeladdict]

Frogg Toggs would work well on the Trophy.  They are not good on naked bikes though.

I wear Gore-tex gear because it is guaranteed to work.

[kingoffleece]

I often wonder about the Frogg Togg reports.  I've had two sets over the years and ridden in such heavy rain I was afarid to stopp OR keep going!  Never a hint of being wet.  Go figure.