Re: rain pants

On Mon, 27 Feb 2006 18:16:55 -0800, Jim Stewart <[email protected]> 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
>

I got caught in the same rain yesterday, but I was expecting it so I took my
rain pants.
 I bought a pair of nylon pants many years ago from champion sporting goods.
 They are pretty thin so they roll up nice and small.  They would fit under
the seat and leave room to spare, except I have the space filled with a
first aid kit and some other emergency gear.  they have a zipper on the
outside of each leg that goes to the knee, so they are easy to get on and
off over boots and leathers (or dragging jeans).
 I spray them with silicone waterproofing spray every couple of years to
keep them waterproof.

Works great and I think I spent $10 for the pants and a can of spray.

Clyde

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