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  • August 16, 2019 at 1:05 pm #30022
    stevedee

    Looking to see just how dry I can maintain during my 10 mile commute.  Don’t want to spend a lot, can I realistically stay relatively dry on a budget?  Any suggestions/tips greatly received 

     

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  • August 16, 2019 at 3:44 pm #948467
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    Liam Cahill

    We had a clearout of the

    We had a clearout of the office a few weeks ago. Found some Proviz waterproof over-trousers and I think I’m about to test them rather thoroughly… 

    Will let you know how they get on!

    August 16, 2019 at 3:26 pm #948465
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    ktache

    A softshell jacket is good

    A softshell jacket is good enough for most lightish rain, with a hardshell only for the worst, even my Goretex active gets very sweaty.  Never got on with waterproof trousers, in heavy rain especially when chilly I put on water resistant knee warmers.  Good cycling clothes should dry if hung up for the day.  

    My hands get wet in my neoprene enduras, but they are toasty warm.

    Merino socks make wet feet kind of acceptable, spare ones in the bag and at work are heavenly.  Newspaper for stuffing in wet shoes during the day.

    August 16, 2019 at 3:08 pm #948463
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    stevedee

    Thanks both.  Yes I do have

    Thanks both.  Yes I do have the “luxury” of a shower and changing room at work, so don’t mind a level of getting wet.  Just ideally don’t want to be climbing back into wet gear to come home! 

    Was hoping that some waterproof shorts and a decent jacket, combined with feet and hand protection would mean really I only need to pack a spare top (to replace sweat sodden one). 

     

    Will chevk out decathlon and webtogs thanks

    August 16, 2019 at 1:59 pm #948461
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    philhubbard

    If you have a steady commute

    If you have a steady commute I’d look at some walking/hiking waterproofs as these tend to be cheaper than cycling specific. Start with the extremities, Webtogs (an outdoor website) has some good deals on Sealskinz at the moment for hands and feet. 

     

    Legs are the hardest part to keep dry, is getting changed an option at work as otherwise you may have a tricky time getting something that will stay dry but last the day at work?

    August 16, 2019 at 1:39 pm #948459
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    Tom_77

    If you’re on a budget,

    If you’re on a budget, Decathlon would be a good place to start.

    It’s difficult to stay dry, anything waterproof will tend to trap sweat (“boil in the bag”). More expensive waterproof clothing tends to be more breathable, but even the best can only let so much sweat out. If you don’t have any big hills and you cycle slowly enough it’s doable.

     

     

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