Best rain gear for bikers

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a rain suit if my jacket is already waterproof?

A laminate jacket handles most rain, but a packable oversuit keeps your main kit dry so it is not still soaked the next morning. For commuters, that alone justifies it.

One-piece or two-piece rain suit?

One-piece seals best at the waist and is the better wet-weather barrier. Two-piece is far easier to put on at the roadside and lets you wear just the trousers, which is what most riders actually reach for.

What stops water running down my neck?

A high storm collar with a hook-and-loop closure worn under the helmet skirt. Most leaks people blame on the jacket enter at the collar and cuffs.

How do I stop waterproof gloves soaking through the cuff?

Wear the glove cuff inside the jacket sleeve, not over it, so water runs off rather than in. Gauntlet gloves are the exception — those go over, with the sleeve cinched down onto them.