Where to buy a better quality rain jacket for when on the m/c in the rain?

[pattayadingo]

Now the rain is starting, where can I get a decent quality rain 'jacket' for when I am out on the m/c and it rains.

Those from 7/11 are cheap enough, but tear too easily. I'd like to buy something more substantial but I've yet to see any.

Can someone tell me where they sell them, please?

[ROBINPATTAYA]

If you find one, the price just went up..........................it's raining.

Some of the road side markets or some M/Bike shops have a better quality type, I brought my cycling jacket from Oz, worked a treat today.

[Gone]

I got mine from Big-C but you can also go to Outlet Mall on Sukhumvit in that sport store as they used to have good ones. Expensive but you get what you pay for.

[Phil Conners]

My wife bought me a nice sturdy rain poncho in one of the bric-a-brac shops around Nongprue market. I think she paid about 100 baht for it.

[laowai1960]

A few years ago I bought a very lightweight but totally waterproof and windproof jacket from a boating store on Sukhumvit Road, Naklua.

[MrZM]

Mike shopping mall fake side have quality jackets for rain

[pattayadingo]

Thanks for the replies and ideas

When it stops raining I'll be popping out on the m/c to have a look.

[jonjo]

I got one a few days ago from Tesco sukhumvit b65 by the checkouts a choice of blue,green and grey.

[Gone]

You could also do like the Thais and when you are on your bike just hold a small book or a paper envelope above your head with 1 hand on the handle bars.

[Wavefloater]

You could also do like the Thais and when you are on your bike just hold a small book or a paper envelope above your head with 1 hand on the handle bars.

That's right, and when you're behind a dusty or smoky vehicle, you can use the patented Thai hand filter. You know -- that's when they cover their mouth with their hand (to avoid breathing in any of the dust or smoke, I assume). I've tried it and it doesn't work for me. The dust and/or smoke just goes around my hand and fingers. Thais are so lucky to have hands that work like filters.

[LennyW]

You could also do like the Thais and when you are on your bike just hold a small book or a paper envelope above your head with 1 hand on the handle bars.

That's right, and when you're behind a dusty or smoky vehicle, you can use the patented Thai hand filter. You know -- that's when they cover their mouth with their hand (to avoid breathing in any of the dust or smoke, I assume). I've tried it and it doesn't work for me. The dust and/or smoke just goes around my hand and fingers. Thais are so lucky to have hands that work like filters.

It's when they cover their eyes to avoid the dust that scares the hell out of me!!

[Gone]

For me I like when I see the gf on the back with his jacket pulled over her head yet she is kind enough to go further and pull it over her bf's face as well. I must admit that the ole umbrella trick on a motorcycle is also quite entertaining.

You see dingo, you don't really need a rain suit.

[pattayadingo]

For me I like when I see the gf on the back with his jacket pulled over her head yet she is kind enough to go further and pull it over her bf's face as well. I must admit that the ole umbrella trick on a motorcycle is also quite entertaining.

You see dingo, you don't really need a rain suit.

But I want to live longer with my brains intact

Edited June 14, 2013 by pattayadingo

[pattayadingo]

BigC Pattaya Klang have some in at 69 Baht each.

Jacket style with plastic styds down the front or Poncho style with studs down the side under the arms.

Both come with a small pouch to carry them in. Easy to fit under the seat of the m/c.

Pretty good quality too and big enough.

Yes, yes, seen all the antics desribed above in the past hilarious and dangerous at the same time

[colin123]

Kawasaki shop on the sukenvit has rain jackets from cheap jackets through to proper touring jackets.

[Gone]

For me I like when I see the gf on the back with his jacket pulled over her head yet she is kind enough to go further and pull it over her bf's face as well. I must admit that the ole umbrella trick on a motorcycle is also quite entertaining.

You see dingo, you don't really need a rain suit.

But I want to live longer with my brains intact

hmmmmmm........Houston, we have a problem.

[Gone]

If you can find one with a good zipper they are much better then the ones with buttons for the rain. That is a little more difficult to find.

Seriously, if you are long term here in Thailand and an avid bike rider you are better to order a good one from back home or have your mates mail you one.

I mean to be honest, I carry my 69 baht one and use it but still get wet. When I get home I simply take all my clothes off, get changed and that's that but sure a GOOD rain suit is better.

[spidermike007]

Bought my Columbia omni tech on ebay. Cost about $100, and retails for about $150. You could just about stand under a waterfall with it. Love riding the bike with a serious raincoat, a helmet with a full face shield, and water shorts. I have seen them at Columbia stores here, but they are more expensive. Worth every penny though. The $10 ponchos are just not the same. And the $2 plastic jobs at 7/11 are for use when you have absolutely nothing else.

[retell]

Bought my Columbia omni tech on ebay. Cost about $100, and retails for about $150. You could just about stand under a waterfall with it. Love riding the bike with a serious raincoat, a helmet with a full face shield, and water shorts. I have seen them at Columbia stores here, but they are more expensive. Worth every penny though. The $10 ponchos are just not the same. And the $2 plastic jobs at 7/11 are for use when you have absolutely nothing else.

those are made out of plastic half the thickness as where i pack my sandiwch in , 30x40 garbage bag and a roll of ducttape will make a cheaper and better protection against water

[comserve]

You could also do like the Thais and when you are on your bike just hold a small book or a paper envelope above your head with 1 hand on the handle bars.

Or just hold an umbrella!!

[unanimosity]

I got mine from Big-C but you can also go to Outlet Mall on Sukhumvit in that sport store as they used to have good ones. Expensive but you get what you pay for.

Pay? What pay for?

Simply find the nearest dry cleaner (kind of difficult out in the boonies no doubt) and ask for a dress bag. These are quite long and free. Speaking from experience, works great and easy to find a new one whenever you need one. Oh, for the unimaginative, you cut a slit at the top for you head and two slits on the sides for your arms.

[Gsxrnz]

I saw some amazing scooter ponchos in Hanoi last year and regret not buying a few while I was there. I saw some different variations such as:

One style that fitted two people with one set of arms for the driver and an extra hood for the passenger. Poncho went right around the whole seat area.

One that went right over the front of the bike with clear plastic for the headlight - seemed to be custom made and domed onto the front faring.

One that seemed oversized with a clear panel in the front for a kid to sit totally inside the poncho but with vision.

Several varieties that seemed to be fixed to the bike in some way that made them much more waterproof than the ones we see here.

All of them seemed to be really well made and of much better/heavier quality material than the 7/11 specials.

Edited June 15, 2013 by Gsxrnz

[rajyindee]

You can get a good quality rain suit from Thai Motor Box (Givi Dealer). Contact the boss (Alvin) to get a price incl delivery.

[Bagwan]

You could also do like the Thais and when you are on your bike just hold a small book or a paper envelope above your head with 1 hand on the handle bars.

But then you can't talk on your mobile!

I once saw an old granny riding her scooter with her arm around a young baby and holding in her hand an umbrella. I wanted to give her a big slap.

[Slip]

I saw some amazing scooter ponchos in Hanoi last year and regret not buying a few while I was there. I saw some different variations such as:

One style that fitted two people with one set of arms for the driver and an extra hood for the passenger. Poncho went right around the whole seat area.

One that went right over the front of the bike with clear plastic for the headlight - seemed to be custom made and domed onto the front faring.

One that seemed oversized with a clear panel in the front for a kid to sit totally inside the poncho but with vision.

Several varieties that seemed to be fixed to the bike in some way that made them much more waterproof than the ones we see here.

All of them seemed to be really well made and of much better/heavier quality material than the 7/11 specials.

I have one of the Vietnamese ones- the type that doesn't go over the bike, and it's excellent. It's really quite heavy and doesn't blow about. Even in pouring rain I stay completely dry. Bit of a faff about to get on and off, but worth the hassle. I was trying to get the full bike one with the head light plastic, but left it too late and couldn't find one before flying out.

If anyone is planning a trip to Vietnam I would definitely recommend hunting one down,

[Gsxrnz]

I saw some amazing scooter ponchos in Hanoi last year and regret not buying a few while I was there. I saw some different variations such as:

One style that fitted two people with one set of arms for the driver and an extra hood for the passenger. Poncho went right around the whole seat area.

One that went right over the front of the bike with clear plastic for the headlight - seemed to be custom made and domed onto the front faring.

One that seemed oversized with a clear panel in the front for a kid to sit totally inside the poncho but with vision.

Several varieties that seemed to be fixed to the bike in some way that made them much more waterproof than the ones we see here.

All of them seemed to be really well made and of much better/heavier quality material than the 7/11 specials.

I have one of the Vietnamese ones- the type that doesn't go over the bike, and it's excellent. It's really quite heavy and doesn't blow about. Even in pouring rain I stay completely dry. Bit of a faff about to get on and off, but worth the hassle. I was trying to get the full bike one with the head light plastic, but left it too late and couldn't find one before flying out.

If anyone is planning a trip to Vietnam I would definitely recommend hunting one down,

I agree, they looked really great and well made. The only thing I noticed in Vietnam was that 99% of bikes don't have mirrors so not sure how they would fit.

I asked the concierge at my Hanoi hotel why most bikes didn't have mirrors - his answer was "in Vietnam, always have something behind you, why you want to look at it?". Good answer I thought. Also, the parking guys on every street corner can ram twice as many scooters into their allotted space without mirrors.

[Just1Voice]

3 years ago my wife and I were in Central at Kad Suan Kaew Mall. They had "workout suits" in metallic silver outside, black inside, both pants and tops, with elastic at wrists and ankles. Tops come in pull over or zip up. Something like 200 baht. We bought 3 sets and they beat the daylights out of anything else I've see or tried

[how241]

I got mine from Big-C but you can also go to Outlet Mall on Sukhumvit in that sport store as they used to have good ones. Expensive but you get what you pay for.

+1....You need to spend more then 20 baht to get a good one.

[Newguy70]

Paddock carries a good selection of rain jackets, plus some are high viz. Panda rider also has a couple by Revit.

[asupeartea]

Got a real nice poncho that snaps on the side and the hood fits tight enough to keep out the rain even without a helmet at Tesco-Lotus. I had to dig around in the bin and check out a few but got a good one. Went back later and they didn't have them anymore. Good luck.

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