your rain jacket when touring?
-
- Posts: 110
- Joined: Wed Aug 25, 2010 10:20 am
your rain jacket when touring?
Postby jemo27 » Wed Jul 06, 2011 5:16 pm
however I'm worrried that the ones I have seen in bicyle shops are designed for people who are doing there day ride and just want something that will keep them dry until they get home to there warm house, rather than for someone who may not get near a dry place for a few days. it's not much fun being wet in your tent at night.
what do you carry to keep of the rain when you are cycle touring?
- il padrone
- Posts: 22931
- Joined: Mon Apr 07, 2008 11:57 pm
- Location: Heading for home.
Re: your rain jacket when touring?
Postby il padrone » Wed Jul 06, 2011 5:37 pm
$235 from Originality Uniforms, a fellow cyclist and forum contributor. Choice of yellow or black colour. I like their gear so much I've also bought the Showerspass Storm Pants and Club Overshoes.
Previously I had a Mont Hammerhead for several years. It was also excellent, but now I realise it was heavier than the Showerspass.
I got rather wet last March on a ride in South Gippsland (it was warm and I delayed putting the jacket on too long) and once I got into the tent and stripped off naked I was warmer in the tent than outside, damply fully dressed . A good tent (not too big) should warm up pretty quickly, and keep you warm.jemo27 wrote: it's not much fun being wet in your tent at night.
"An unjustified and unethical imposition on a healthy activity."
- RonK
- Posts: 11508
- Joined: Mon Aug 24, 2009 2:08 pm
- Location: If you need to know, ask me
- Contact:
Re: your rain jacket when touring?
Postby RonK » Wed Jul 06, 2011 6:03 pm
-
- Posts: 2406
- Joined: Sun Oct 12, 2008 7:15 pm
Re: your rain jacket when touring?
Postby }SkOrPn--7 » Wed Jul 06, 2011 9:44 pm
http://www.this link is broken/Mode ... elID=24097
http://www.this link is broken/Mode ... elID=24095
http://www.this link is broken/Mode ... elID=24092
For me the above best suits my riding and for summer/winter for light rain I use the below link allowing my legs to get wet as compression gear dries out real fast or if it gets to heavy I place on the above Oxford trousers.
http://zois.worldsecuresystems.com/safe ... ord-jacket
- Slim
- Posts: 75
- Joined: Sun Feb 20, 2011 8:09 pm
- Location: Melbourne
Re: your rain jacket when touring?
Postby Slim » Wed Jul 06, 2011 10:16 pm
I'm a little different to the others because during winter it's cold anyway so rather than lug more extras than needed I wear the below with compression clothing underneath. It's light weight and folds down to nothing hence my choice.
http://www.this link is broken/Mode ... elID=24097
http://www.this link is broken/Mode ... elID=24095
http://www.this link is broken/Mode ... elID=24092
For me the above best suits my riding and for summer/winter for light rain I use the below link allowing my legs to get wet as compression gear dries out real fast or if it gets to heavy I place on the above Oxford trousers.
http://zois.worldsecuresystems.com/safe ... ord-jacket
-
- Posts: 2406
- Joined: Sun Oct 12, 2008 7:15 pm
Re: your rain jacket when touring?
Postby }SkOrPn--7 » Thu Jul 07, 2011 1:57 am
Sorry to upset you with the links as I personally I have no affiliation with the links that was just my place of purchase no more no less Slim just trying to add to the OP's fact gathering question.Slim wrote:Geez I hate affiliate links on forums. Go away }SkOrPn--7
Ricky
- WarrenH
- Posts: 664
- Joined: Fri May 28, 2010 3:58 am
Re: your rain jacket when touring?
Postby WarrenH » Thu Jul 07, 2011 11:52 am
For milder Winter days and Spring n' Autumn I have a PEARL iZUMI 'Select Barrier WXB' jacket ... http://www.pearlizumi.com/publish/conte ... rel/6.html
For touring now, I take the PEARL iZumi and a $5 'Team Emergency' disposable poncho. The disposable poncho is comfortable. The PEARL iZumi and poncho combined, weigh almost nothing, that is why I find them to be a good combination. The poncho is far better and a lot tougher than it looks. They are not much thicker than Gladwrap. On my last tour I used this combo frequently ... http://www.twenga.com.au/dir-Sports,Hiking,Rain-poncho The ponchos can be found in camping stores and at Rebel Sports.
Warren.
"Paved roads ... another fine example of wasteful government spending." - a bumper sticker.
- Aushiker
- Posts: 22395
- Joined: Tue Jun 05, 2007 1:55 pm
- Location: Walyalup land
- Contact:
Re: your rain jacket when touring?
Postby Aushiker » Sat Jul 09, 2011 11:16 pm
An early days user of the Showers Pass Elite 2 jacket. I got mine from BicyclingHub.com as http://originalityuniforms.com.au/ didn't bother to reply to an email seeking clarification of inventory. I don't support business that can't be bothered replying to an email.
I also got the Storm Pant but I am less than impressed with these so far based on my few local rides. I should have known better when I ordered them ... nylon is well down the wet weather fabric rankings for a good reason. I will probably replace them before next winter unless they perform well on my forthcoming tour down south.
Andrew
Aushiker.com
- rifraf
- Posts: 3848
- Joined: Fri Apr 15, 2011 5:55 pm
- Location: Two Rocks, WA
Re: your rain jacket when touring?
Postby rifraf » Thu Jul 28, 2011 9:10 pm
Hi Andrew,Aushiker wrote:Hi
An early days user of the Showers Pass Elite 2 jacket. I got mine from BicyclingHub.com as http://originalityuniforms.com.au/ didn't bother to reply to an email seeking clarification of inventory. I don't support business that can't be bothered replying to an email.
I also got the Storm Pant but I am less than impressed with these so far based on my few local rides. I should have known better when I ordered them ... nylon is well down the wet weather fabric rankings for a good reason. I will probably replace them before next winter unless they perform well on my forthcoming tour down south.
Andrew
sorry to hear you lost your wet weather gear on WA's Munda Biddi Trail.
Please tell me will you be once again buying the Showers Pass Elite 2 jacket?
As Macpac have stopped listing cycling specific rain gear on their website I'll no longer be buying their rainwear
and will be looking for new recommendations.
My cycling specific Macpac jacket has been the only one of their rainwear products I've been impressed
with the ownership of.
It lasted for nearly 15 years and it was a case of walking too close to a saw sticking out from a wheel barrow
that was its demise.
I was more sorry for the loss of the jacket than the bloodshed at the time.
Less enthusiastic about the other rain-wear of theirs that I owned and the waterproofness of their packs
(although I love their hard-wearing capabilities and longevity and comfort fit harnesses)
A few posters are looking at new gear and I'm keen to see the consensus of whats the best.
-
- Posts: 5470
- Joined: Mon Mar 12, 2007 2:23 pm
- Location: Yangebup
Re: your rain jacket when touring?
Postby Baalzamon » Thu Jul 28, 2011 9:23 pm
- rifraf
- Posts: 3848
- Joined: Fri Apr 15, 2011 5:55 pm
- Location: Two Rocks, WA
Re: your rain jacket when touring?
Postby rifraf » Thu Jul 28, 2011 9:34 pm
Hehehe I've bet you to it and have already left a question in your "crashed" thread asking the same questonBaalzamon wrote:I too have a showerpass jacket and currently wearing rain legs. Both of them got damaged last night in my crash. I'm repairing the rain legs with seam grip. I've emailed showerpass about holes in my jacket asking if I can use a tent field repair kit using seam grip and patches to seal them up.
- Aushiker
- Posts: 22395
- Joined: Tue Jun 05, 2007 1:55 pm
- Location: Walyalup land
- Contact:
Re: your rain jacket when touring?
Postby Aushiker » Thu Jul 28, 2011 9:52 pm
Its on the short list for sure. Insurance company paid out a whole $70 (forgot about the $250 excess - that has hurt). The Ground Effect Storm Trooper is another possibility. It looks like it is made of a DuPont fabric. I will look around for other eVent jackets or three layer jackets first before buying again.rifraf wrote:Please tell me will you be once again buying the Showers Pass Elite 2 jacket?
Andrew
Aushiker.com
- rifraf
- Posts: 3848
- Joined: Fri Apr 15, 2011 5:55 pm
- Location: Two Rocks, WA
Re: your rain jacket when touring?
Postby rifraf » Thu Jul 28, 2011 9:59 pm
Please keep us updated on your choice.Aushiker wrote: Its on the short list for sure. Insurance company paid out a whole $70 (forgot about the $250 excess - that has hurt). The Ground Effect Storm Trooper is another possibility. It looks like it is made of a DuPont fabric. I will look around for other eVent jackets or three layer jackets first before buying again.
Andrew
I'm well out of the loop in regards to whats on offer today.
I bought cutting edge 15 years ago and am just now having to replace most things I bought.
I'm happy I bought well back then so its just about trying to replicate good purchases by
listening to others feedback.
-
- Posts: 160
- Joined: Sun Aug 15, 2010 11:18 pm
- Location: Adelaide Hills
Re: your rain jacket when touring?
Postby BoardRider » Thu Jul 28, 2011 10:02 pm
Wonder if you could advise me I ride in the Adelaide Hills in winter in the rain frequently .il padrone wrote:I use the Showerspass Elite 2.0 - a great jacket for all-day use, very breathable and highly waterproof.
The jacket I use(Netti) keeps me dry but I sweat so much that I am saturated at the end of my commute.
So I guess this is a ventilation problem.I get so wet(from sweating)that now I don't bother wearing a jacket unless its below 4 and raining, when the the temperature starts to balance things out. Do you think the Showerpass Elite may help.
Thank you in anticipation of your reply
"Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going."
Source Unknown
- Aushiker
- Posts: 22395
- Joined: Tue Jun 05, 2007 1:55 pm
- Location: Walyalup land
- Contact:
Re: your rain jacket when touring?
Postby Aushiker » Thu Jul 28, 2011 10:31 pm
Well the way I see it is there is three options in order of preference:rifraf wrote:Andrew Please keep us updated on your choice.
1. eVent material (Showers Pass/Endura if you can still find their jackets in eVent. There later top of the range jacket is in their own material) ... the material is the same so it comes down to the shape of the jacket/features.
2. Gore-Tex Paclite. I have a Paclite jacket and don't feel it is as good as eVent
3. Hydrofoil ... Ground Effect appears to the only manufacturer using this material. Looks like the product has been around some time ... maybe dated technology
4. Numerous manufacturers with their own "materials". I prefer to go with leading edge materials (eVent or Gore-Tex) which is then used by manufacturers to make jackets).
So based on a bit of quick research it comes down to Showers Pass Elite 2.0 or Showers Pass Elite 2.0. For the $ difference I am not willing to take a punt on the Ground Effect and I cannot find an Endura eVent jacket in my size.
Andrew
Aushiker.com
- rifraf
- Posts: 3848
- Joined: Fri Apr 15, 2011 5:55 pm
- Location: Two Rocks, WA
Re: your rain jacket when touring?
Postby rifraf » Thu Jul 28, 2011 10:38 pm
Ok Andrew,Aushiker wrote:
Well the way I see it is there is three options in order of preference:
1. eVent material (Showers Pass/Endura if you can still find their jackets in eVent. There later top of the range jacket is in their own material) ... the material is the same so it comes down to the shape of the jacket/features.
2. Gore-Tex Paclite. I have a Paclite jacket and don't feel it is as good as eVent
3. Hydrofoil ... Ground Effect appears to the only manufacturer using this material. Looks like the product has been around some time ... maybe dated technology
4. Numerous manufacturers with their own "materials". I prefer to go with leading edge materials (eVent or Gore-Tex) which is then used by manufacturers to make jackets).
So based on a bit of quick research it comes down to Showers Pass Elite 2.0 or Showers Pass Elite 2.0. For the $ difference I am not willing to take a punt on the Ground Effect and I cannot find an Endura eVent jacket in my size.
Andrew
thanks heaps
I'm definitely leaning towards the showerpass elite 2.
Please let me know if you find one better prices (and serviced?) than BicyclingHub.com
Look forward to your update.
Cheers
Aidan
- Aushiker
- Posts: 22395
- Joined: Tue Jun 05, 2007 1:55 pm
- Location: Walyalup land
- Contact:
Re: your rain jacket when touring?
Postby Aushiker » Thu Jul 28, 2011 10:41 pm
Quick add ... Chain Reaction Cycles have the eVent Endura Venturi eVent jackets on special at $162.00. Only problem is the one in my size is black ... not the best idea for a rain jacket in my view.
They also stock the Venturi II which is a three layer jacket of a Endura material.
Andrew
Aushiker.com
- RonK
- Posts: 11508
- Joined: Mon Aug 24, 2009 2:08 pm
- Location: If you need to know, ask me
- Contact:
Re: your rain jacket when touring?
Postby RonK » Thu Jul 28, 2011 10:45 pm
The Showerspass Elite 2.0 is ventilated via adjustable sleeve cuffs, pit zips, a two-way front zip, and a back vent. It's made of Event fabric, which is very breathable. It is the most well-ventilated and breathable shell I've ever encountered, and I've had a few of 'em. I think it's the back vent that makes the difference. It's only found on cycling specific shells but it's not at all common.BoardRider wrote:So I guess this is a ventilation problem.I get so wet(from sweating)that now I don't bother wearing a jacket unless its below 4 and raining, when the the temperature starts to balance things out. Do you think the Showerpass Elite may help.
Even so this is no guarantee that you will stay dry, particularly if you sweat heavily, as I do. Rain means high humidity, and the body struggles to shed heat in such conditions, even at quite low temperatures.
I've found the Elite 2.0 usually performs well in temps below 10C if I'm not working too hard. At anything above 10C I don't bother with it, and just wear a windproof gilet instead. In rain I wear a disposable shower cap or a rain hat that fits over my helmet, this allows some airflow to cool my head whilst keeping me dry. I find the detachable hood stifling, and don't think it's worth buying.
Off the bike, it's a very comfortable jacket in most conditions, if cut a little short at the front.
-
- Posts: 5470
- Joined: Mon Mar 12, 2007 2:23 pm
- Location: Yangebup
Re: your rain jacket when touring?
Postby Baalzamon » Thu Jul 28, 2011 10:51 pm
+1RonK wrote:
In rain I wear a disposable shower cap or a rain hat that fits over my helmet, this allows some airflow to cool my head whilst keeping me dry. I find the detachable hood stifling, and don't think it's worth buying.
I'm thinking about a helmet rain cap. I've got the hood, worn it once and never again. It would be OK if you didn't have to wear a helmet.... So for campsites it would be good.
- RonK
- Posts: 11508
- Joined: Mon Aug 24, 2009 2:08 pm
- Location: If you need to know, ask me
- Contact:
Re: your rain jacket when touring?
Postby RonK » Thu Jul 28, 2011 10:58 pm
I use this one from Taiga. It works quite well. Taiga also make some interesting cycling rain shells but I don't know anything about how they perform.Baalzamon wrote:+1RonK wrote:
In rain I wear a disposable shower cap or a rain hat that fits over my helmet, this allows some airflow to cool my head whilst keeping me dry. I find the detachable hood stifling, and don't think it's worth buying.
I'm thinking about a helmet rain cap. I've got the hood, worn it once and never again. It would be OK if you didn't have to wear a helmet.... So for campsites it would be good.
- il padrone
- Posts: 22931
- Joined: Mon Apr 07, 2008 11:57 pm
- Location: Heading for home.
Re: your rain jacket when touring?
Postby il padrone » Thu Jul 28, 2011 11:17 pm
+1 to all of the above, except I am OK in the Elite 2.0 to a bit higher than 10 degrees.RonK wrote:The Showerspass Elite 2.0 is ventilated via adjustable sleeve cuffs, pit zips, a two-way front zip, and a back vent. It's made of Event fabric, which is very breathable. It is the most well-ventilated and breathable shell I've ever encountered, and I've had a few of 'em. I think it's the back vent that makes the difference. It's only found on cycling specific shells but it's not at all common.BoardRider wrote:So I guess this is a ventilation problem.I get so wet(from sweating)that now I don't bother wearing a jacket unless its below 4 and raining, when the the temperature starts to balance things out. Do you think the Showerpass Elite may help.
Even so this is no guarantee that you will stay dry, particularly if you sweat heavily, as I do. Rain means high humidity, and the body struggles to shed heat in such conditions, even at quite low temperatures.
I've found the Elite 2.0 usually performs well in temps below 10C if I'm not working too hard. At anything above 10C I don't bother with it, and just wear a windproof gilet instead. In rain I wear a disposable shower cap or a rain hat that fits over my helmet, this allows some airflow to cool my head whilst keeping me dry. I find the detachable hood stifling, and don't think it's worth buying.
Off the bike, it's a very comfortable jacket in most conditions, if cut a little short at the front.
"An unjustified and unethical imposition on a healthy activity."
- il padrone
- Posts: 22931
- Joined: Mon Apr 07, 2008 11:57 pm
- Location: Heading for home.
Re: your rain jacket when touring?
Postby il padrone » Thu Jul 28, 2011 11:19 pm
Showerspass do make a helmet cover as well, with a rear flap. I have however been quite content with a $2.50 plastic shower cap.Baalzamon wrote:I'm thinking about a helmet rain cap. I've got the hood, worn it once and never again. It would be OK if you didn't have to wear a helmet.... So for campsites it would be good.
"An unjustified and unethical imposition on a healthy activity."
- RonK
- Posts: 11508
- Joined: Mon Aug 24, 2009 2:08 pm
- Location: If you need to know, ask me
- Contact:
Re: your rain jacket when touring?
Postby RonK » Thu Jul 28, 2011 11:34 pm
$2.50? They are complimentary at hotels, and I have acquired quite a collection of them. But in NZ last year I lost a few when they blew off in the wind.il padrone wrote:Showerspass do make a helmet cover as well, with a rear flap. I have however been quite content with a $2.50 plastic shower cap.Baalzamon wrote:I'm thinking about a helmet rain cap. I've got the hood, worn it once and never again. It would be OK if you didn't have to wear a helmet.... So for campsites it would be good.
PS - and they are good covers for keeping your Brooks dry.
- elStado
- Posts: 2363
- Joined: Tue Mar 16, 2010 12:27 am
- Location: Syd, NSW
Re: your rain jacket when touring?
Postby elStado » Fri Jul 29, 2011 4:08 pm
I've read that putting a plastic bag on a leather saddle isn't very good as it can't breath.RonK wrote:$2.50? They are complimentary at hotels, and I have acquired quite a collection of them. But in NZ last year I lost a few when they blew off in the wind.
PS - and they are good covers for keeping your Brooks dry.
Maybe they were referring to long term storage, rather that temporary protection for a few hours from the elements? The official Brooks cover is quite expensive for what it is.
- il padrone
- Posts: 22931
- Joined: Mon Apr 07, 2008 11:57 pm
- Location: Heading for home.
Re: your rain jacket when touring?
Postby il padrone » Fri Jul 29, 2011 4:16 pm
Every Brooks saddle now comes with the new, improved* cover includedelStado wrote:The official Brooks cover is quite expensive for what it is.
* It's the more waterproof version with no Brooks logo (avoids telling all you have an exxy saddle).
"An unjustified and unethical imposition on a healthy activity."
- General Australian Cycling Topics
- Info / announcements
- Buying a bike / parts
- General Cycling Discussion
- The Bike Shed
- Cycling Health
- Cycling Safety and Advocacy
- Women's Cycling
- Bike & Gear Reviews
- Cycling Trade
- Stolen Bikes
- Bicycle FAQs
- The Market Place
- Member to Member Bike and Gear Sales
- Want to Buy, Group Buy, Swap
- My Bikes or Gear Elsewhere
- Serious Biking
- Audax / Randonneuring
- Retro biking
- Commuting
- MTB
- Recumbents
- Fixed Gear/ Single Speed
- Track
- Electric Bicycles
- Cyclocross and Gravel Grinding
- Dragsters / Lowriders / Cruisers
- Children's Bikes
- Cargo Bikes and Utility Cycling
- Road Racing
- Road Biking
- Training
- Time Trial
- Triathlon
- International and National Tours and Events
- Cycle Touring
- Touring Australia
- Touring Overseas
- Touring Bikes and Equipment
- Australia
- Western Australia
- New South Wales
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Victoria
- ACT
- Tasmania
- Northern Territory
- Country & Regional
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users
- All times are UTC+11:00
- Top
- Delete cookies
About the Australian Cycling Forums
The Australian Cycling Forums is a welcoming community where you can ask questions and talk about the type of bikes and cycling topics you like.
Bicycles Network Australia
Forum Information
Connect with BNA
This website uses affiliate links to retail platforms including ebay, amazon, proviz and ribble.