Re: rain pants

Jim:
I have pants just like you are describing. It's been a while but I
believe they were aimed at the backpacking market and were made by
Helly-Hansen. I've heard positive testimonials about the Frogg Toggs
but they are kinda funky looking to me.
Fred


On Feb 27, 2006, at 6:16 PM, Jim Stewart wrote:

> Well, I got caught this afternoon.  It was raining lightly when I
> took my usual
> ride down to Starbuck's, but just after I started the return ride
> (5 miles) the
> sky opened.  Jeans are now in the dryer.  :-)
>
> I've got a one piece and a two piece rainsuit, but they're a
> nuisance to put on
> for a short ride.
>
> What I'd like is a pair of rain pants that open up all the way down
> the legs so
> they're easy to put on.  Maybe just rain chaps, since it's only the
> front of the
> legs that get wet.  Lightweight, no insulation, easy to roll up and
> carry under
> the seat.
>
> Maybe I could get some ordinary lightweight rain pants and cut them
> open, use
> velcro for closure.
>
> Anyone have a suggestion?
>
> -js
>
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> Jim Stewart
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