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Message: <blockquote data-quote="THRASHED" data-source="post: 1463327" data-attributes="member: 98408">Last summer I walked into a local shop and they were clearing out some rain gear.  I figured at some point I might need some (FYI, it DOES sometimes rain in California).  I have had the jacket and pants rolled up in my hard case since I purchased them.  This morning, at 3AM, at the end of my 14th 12-hour graveyard shift in a row, I found that I had lost the rain roulette game.  It was time to test out the gear.  The pants, with a velcro and zip flap at the leg openings allowed me to get them over my boots.  I decided to not put the jacket over my leather jacket but to replace it.  I wear a heated liner during my cold commutes and I wore this under the rain jacket.  I'm riding a 2015 with stock windshield.  The jacket and pants are size large (I am 5'11/195lbs)  The rain went from a drizzle to a mild shower.  My commute was 45 minutes, about 40 of that on the freeway at 65-75mph.  Here's what I noticed:The jacket and pants fit very well.  There was zero wind flapping from any part.  I got so warm that I had to pull off my glove, reach into my pocket, and turn down my heated jacket to the lowest setting, this was still almost too warm.  When I arrived home, I found that I was absolutely dry.  Zero water intrusion. I am super happy with this system.  In warmer climates, with minimal vents on the gear, it may be a bit too warm.  Hope this helps someone.</blockquote>

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