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 11 of 11 products
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
Nelson-Rigg
Nelson-Rigg Stormrider Rain Suit
A two-piece rain suit cut for a riding position, with reflective panels.
4.5
$89.95
Oxford
Oxford Rainseal Over Jacket
Budget over-jacket that survives a British winter of commuting.
4.3
$59.99
REV'IT
REV'IT Pacific 3 H2O Rain Pants
Waterproof overpants with full-length zips for roadside changes.
4.5
$109.99
Muc-Off
Muc-Off Visor, Lens & Goggle Rain-Off
Hydrophobic visor treatment that makes rain bead off at speed.
4.3
$14.99
Kriega
Kriega US-20 Drypack
A genuinely waterproof roll-top bag that straps to any tail section.
4.9
$144.00
Oxford
Oxford Aqua T-8 Waterproof Tail Bag
A welded-seam tail bag for riders who commute through winter.
4.4
$64.99
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
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 Waterproof Overgloves
Slip-on overmitts that keep summer gloves usable in a downpour.
4.1
$24.99
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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