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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Geezer" data-source="post: 694713" data-attributes="member: 436">Based on real life experience, I can say that it is worth the money and discomfort to wear good gear, all the time. I walked away from a 30 mph deer strike without a scratch. My daughter walked away from a higher speed low side, probably around 50 or 60 mph, with a totaled bike and just a few scratches and bruises. In her case it would have been a life altering crash if she had not been geared up.Maybe it's because I'm getting old, but I really don't give a damn about what other people think when they see me all geared up. If someone asks, I give them a direct, polite, honest response.Regarding the cost of gear, yep, it can be expensive. In an effort to be a frugal as possible my first set of gear came from internet discounters and were old styles from a couple years back, all for  at least 50% discount. I started with a heavy waterproof jacket and pants, suitable for cold weather riding, (Kilimanjaro jacket and HT overpants)  and I wore them in all temperatures. I guess I got used to it. Since then I added mesh pants for the hot weather. Good gloves are important. You need gloves that will protect your skin while sliding down the road, and snug enough that they won't fly off or scrape off.</blockquote>