Taped seams or nothing
A waterproof fabric with stitched, untaped seams leaks within an hour. Welded or taped construction is the single feature that separates a suit that works from one that only claims to.
Rain gear that keeps a ride going
Waterproof suits, overpants, gloves and covers that keep the wet out.
Rain gear is the cheapest way to double your riding season. A packable suit under the seat turns a cancelled ride into an ordinary one.
The failures are always in the same places: the waistband gap on two-piece suits, the cuff seal at the gloves, and untaped seams across the shoulders. Every pick here is judged on those three.
Showing 13 of 13 products
Schoeffel
Salar II
A premium technical wading jacket designed for fly fishing with specialized storage and waterproofing.
$0.00
Brooks
Cascadia 20
The latest iteration of the classic trail running shoe featuring updated cushioning and traction.
$0.00
Muc-Off
Muc-Off Visor, Lens & Goggle Rain-Off
Hydrophobic visor treatment that makes rain bead off at speed.
4.3
$14.99
REV'IT
REV'IT Pacific 3 H2O Rain Pants
Waterproof overpants with full-length zips for roadside changes.
4.5
$109.99
REV'IT
REV'IT Pacific 3 H2O Rain Jacket
A proper over-jacket with taped seams and a hood-free riding collar.
4.6
$129.99
Oxford
Oxford Rainseal Over Jacket
Budget over-jacket that survives a British winter of commuting.
4.3
$59.99
Oxford
Oxford Rainseal Waterproof Overgloves
Slip-on overmitts that keep summer gloves usable in a downpour.
4.1
$24.99
Frogg Toggs
Frogg Toggs Classic All-Sport Rain Suit
The rain suit every rider keeps under the seat — it costs less than a tank of fuel.
4.4
$29.99
Oxford
Oxford Aqua T-8 Waterproof Tail Bag
A welded-seam tail bag for riders who commute through winter.
4.4
$64.99
Kriega
Kriega US-20 Drypack
A genuinely waterproof roll-top bag that straps to any tail section.
4.9
$144.00
Nelson-Rigg
Nelson-Rigg Waterproof Boot Covers
Keeps water out of non-waterproof boots without ruining the leather.
4.2
$34.95
Givi
Givi Rider Tech Rain Suit
One-piece rain suit for riders who hate water finding the waistband.
4.4
$99.00
Nelson-Rigg
Nelson-Rigg Stormrider Rain Suit
A two-piece rain suit cut for a riding position, with reflective panels.
4.5
$89.95
How to choose
Full-length leg zips
If you cannot get the pants on over your boots at a fuel stop in under a minute, you will not bother, and you will ride wet.
Seal the cuffs and neck
Water tracks up sleeves at speed. Elasticated inner cuffs plus a high storm collar keep it out; overgloves finish the job without carrying a second pair of gloves.
Keep the luggage dry too
A roll-top dry bag beats a rain cover that flaps loose at 120 km/h. Welded tail bags mean nothing inside needs its own plastic bag.
What your budget buys
Under $50
Packable emergency suits, overgloves, boot covers and visor treatments.
$50 – $130
Reflective two-piece and one-piece suits, welded tail bags, taped over-jackets.
$130+
Membrane over-suits and guaranteed-for-life roll-top drypacks for serious touring.
Frequently asked questions
One-piece or two-piece rain suit?
One-piece suits never leak at the waist, which is the most common failure point. Two-piece suits are easier to get on and off at the roadside and let you wear just the jacket.
Do I need rain gear if my jacket is waterproof?
Often yes. Drop-liner jackets soak the outer shell before the membrane does its job, so the jacket gets heavy and cold even if you stay dry underneath. An over-layer keeps the shell dry too.
How do I stop my visor fogging in rain?
A Pinlock insert plus a hydrophobic visor treatment covers both problems: the insert stops the fog inside, the treatment blows the water off outside above about 40 km/h.
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