Decent Rain Gear That Will Last And Last And Last.

[Salapoo]

Last year I picked up one of the fake Alpine Stars rain gear from SP320 down in Chinatown.

One of these for something like 800b.

And some similar style boot covers for around 400b.

It was fine for one rainy season, now though, a year later there's water getting in (presumably through the seams) in heavy rain.

Might as well just buy a decent one that will last and last and last.

Any recommendations for ones available in BKK?

Edited June 10, 2013 by Salapoo

[RubberSideDown]

Not sure about Bangkok, but I got a nice Oxford Bone Dry Oversuit (made specifically to go over leathers) from the UK off eBay for about 3K shipped- it's excellent quality:

[Salapoo]

Good stuff,

Keep 'em coming.

[KRS1]

50 baht poncho from Lotus.

will sweat to death in anything else.

[Salapoo]

Hopfully that can be ignored without him shouting for attention.

[BSJ]

50 baht poncho from Lotus.

will sweat to death in anything else.

Bugger me I paid 70 baht at the farm supply place in Wang Sai Phun! They must have seen me coming!

[KRS1]

I hear these are good

I like the duck

Edited June 10, 2013 by KRS1

[RED21]

I hear these are good

I like the duck

Dibs on the green frog!

[Wavefloater]

OP, I remember reading something about using silicone spray on nylon jackets, etc. to waterproof them. You might be able to find a can of it at HomePro or another similar store and get your current rain-wear to keep you dry again. Check on Google for more info. It would be interesting to hear if anybody here has tried it.

[KRS1]

Seriously though, having a fold up poncho under your seat is great for when you get caught off guard.

[RubberSideDown]

Seriously though, having a fold up poncho under your seat is great for when you get caught off guard.

In shorts, flip-flops, and a T-shirt a poncho is fine, but if you're wearing expensive leathers, it's nice to have some better rain protection in your tank bag.

[loserlazer]

i like to ride under rain and get wet.

50 thb rain coats last 10 minutes before they fly away.

Edited June 11, 2013 by loserlazer

[Salapoo]

OP, I remember reading something about using silicone spray on nylon jackets, etc. to waterproof them.

Actually they were very well tested again for the second evening in a row.

Pants are still perfect, and only my arms were wet.... but they were completely soaking in contrast to my perfectly dry body.

[Salapoo]

Panda have some Rev It stuff on their site for very reasonable prices.

http://www.pandarider.com/Revit/RevitProductsRainWear.html

3,400b

2,050b.

2,400b.

Does anybody have any experience or knowledge on Rev 'It?

Seem like a decent enough company. http://www.revit.eu/

And the H20 Rainsuit retails for $120 in the US. Not bad value it seems.

Edited June 11, 2013 by Salapoo

[loserlazer]

arrived home like a rat again. love riding under rain. feel like i am connected to this world.

[KRS1]

You can get waterproof Columbia jackets every once in a while from Export Shop in BKK for around 700-800 baht.

[moe666]

When it starts raining by the time I stop and fish out the poncho I am wet anyway. On my trip pulled into a deserted gas station during a rain storm and was serenaded for an hour by some good issaan music.

[Salapoo]

I commute. Office trousers and shirt. Stopping off for an hour long Isaan party in a bus shelter isn't really my style.

Edited June 11, 2013 by Salapoo

[macknife]

Revit is very good.

I got this from Kittisak Racing. It has kept me dry and seems good quality. It comes in a handy waterproof bag as well. 1000B

https://www.facebook.com/KittisakRacing

http://www.kittisak-racing.com/

[bealus]

Anyone has rain-gear that can "breath"(like gore-tex, but with a LOS price-tag?

[Garry]

http://www.rst-moto.com/motorcycle-textiles

[CBR250]

I bought jacket & pants hi-tec breathable/waterproof in Japan for a small fortune. I prefer to use my 180 bht PVC raincoat for easy on-off (not a poncho - sleeves are soooo good compared to bat wings of a poncho, esp at speeds over 100 - and look for sleeves with elastic at the wrist). I find a dribble of water gets through the front zip of the raincoat in heavy rain, but with hood under the helmet no water down my back. And I can tuck enough around my legs to keep my groin dry. I don't mind wet shoes and bottom half of my pants.

BTW, if anyone wants a hi-tec LBreath rain suit size L, barely worn, contact me.

[Sure]

Believe it or not I use an old barbour wax jacket. I rewax it every season and it keeps me dry most of the time. Folds up really small too.

[dezy1801]

Might be worth a look not bad for only 1200 baht

http://www.paddock.co.th/2013/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/Komine_Neo_Rain__519e64edb5d78.jpg

[thaicbr]

sportsworld have jacktets and trousers in the camping section. I have the jacket.. its as good as a lightweight jacket can be.. 800b. trousers had to come from the uk cos i'm a fat bugger.

320sp on Mocyc.com usually do a great range of different rain wear

[Salapoo]

320sp on Mocyc.com usually do a great range of different rain wear

Everything in SP320 is about as legit as a Thai bird with Somchai on their ID card.

Edited June 12, 2013 by Salapoo

[thaicbr]

320sp on Mocyc.com usually do a great range of different rain wear

 

Everything in SP320 is about as legit as a Thai bird with Somchai on their ID card.

Up to you

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[Salapoo]

320sp on Mocyc.com usually do a great range of different rain wear

Everything in SP320 is about as legit as a Thai bird with Somchai on their ID card.

Up to you

It sure is.

OP: "Last year I picked up one of the fake Alpine Stars rain gear from SP320 down in Chinatown. It was fine for one rainy season, now though, a year later there's water getting in (presumably through the seams) in heavy rain. Might as well just buy a decent one that will last and last and last."

Edited June 12, 2013 by Salapoo

[Salapoo]

btw, the point was to just point out that that shop runs in semi decent fakes from China. Not everybody knows it. I picked up a few things from there and a Thai guy I know had bought the same. When I said that they are pretty good for fakes he completely freaked out at the notion.

[thaicbr]

btw, the point was to just point out that that shop runs in semi decent fakes from China. Not everybody knows it. I picked up a few things from there and a Thai guy I know had bought the same. When I said that they are pretty good for fakes he completely freaked out at the notion.

Yes. But not ALL the stuff is fake/copy etc. And generally from my experience they will tell you. But OK I get it.

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