Rain gear.

[Triple]

I've been debating on whether or not I should invest in a decent one-piece, all-season, waterproof textile riding suit, or just gear up per usual and don a dedicated rain suit as necessary.

I like the idea of not having to stop to change into rain gear, but I also like the comfort and convenience (think: restrooms) of what I already have. This is hard to beat:

Tour Master Elite II One Piece Rain Suit (http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street/raingear/1_pc_suits/tour_master/elite_ii_one_piece_motorcycle_rain_suit.html)

http://cdn.motorcyclegear.com/image/path/20568/small/Elite1PcYelweb.jpg

Yellow and red have been discounted to $39.99. Sure, it looks like a senior citizen's jogging suit, but it's high-viz and it has cool features for the price. Packs small and looks easy to pull on.

[derf]

I have a similar rain suit for over my leathers, and a second waterproof textile suit that is rain n proof. If you atte gonna buy a textile suit, why not waterproof?

[racedoll]

Not a bad price, going to have to look at this further when I'm more awake.

[Triple]

I have a similar rain suit for over my leathers, and a second waterproof textile suit that is rain n proof. If you atte gonna buy a textile suit, why not waterproof?

English translation..?

[derf]

I have a similar rain suit for over my leathers

i have a second waterproof textile suit

if you are going to spend money on a new suit get one that is waterproof

[Triple]

if you are going to spend money on a new suit get one that is waterproof

covered that in the first sentence of my original post, sucka

I've been debating on whether or not I should invest in a decent one-piece, all-season, waterproof textile riding suit, or just gear up per usual and don a dedicated rain suit as necessary.

Advantages of a waterproof textile:
- not having to stop before or during inclement weather
- can wear comfortable / situation-appropriate clothes underneath; could dress for riding and hiking at the same time, just peel off the suit...
- with a liner I may not have to layer up as much in the cold

Disadvantages:
- probably not great in really warm weather
- looks bulky to move around in while not riding
- tricky trying to bunch a one-piece around your ankles in a public toilet

[G-Rex]

I love my Aerostich, and will highly recommend it. It is not cheap though, and your list of advantages and disadvantages is pretty much spot on.

There are cheaper alternatives in textile suits obviously. I've seen/read good things about alot of them. Tourmaster actually makes a pretty nice textile suit from what I've seen believe it or not, so you might look into that. The only bad thing with that suit is that it is vented, and comes with two liners to make it wind and waterproof. Good in that the hot weather won't be as much of a problem, bad in that it defeats the purpose when you would have to stop and put the liner in if it starts raining.

Just have to weight which abilities are more important to you.

[Trip]

- probably not great in really warm weather

This is my issue right now, I don't know how well I can stand my BMW suit in the desert on my trip this year.