Riding Gear.

[northern]

I have Dainese Gore-Tex pants (laminated over-shell) - totally way to go. Have been riding in heavy rain, and stay absolutely dry. But, you have to keep in mind, what our climate is quite moderate, and in warmer weather, goro-tex gear could be to very hot to wear.

O also have Revit jacket (Sand 2) and totally love it. But my next jacket will be gore-tex for sure. Probably  Revit Poseidon 2 GTX. Just love the idea, not to stop to put on  rain over-jacket, when it starts raining

[johnnybet]

I wouldn't go for a gore tex.
It fails to perform in hot weather big time.
Ideally the best solution is to have a rain layer that goes on top so you can easily put it on and take it off.

The problem is that very few jacket offer this kind of layering.
Check Siima Sibirsky. It's one aof the few ones i found to be so versatile.

[grog]

not at all knowing about goretex. if it doesnt work in heat, no good for me. i use R Jays jacket winter, Shark in summer. i bought an english over top rain jacket, works well. waterproof pants, both are kept under seat. gloves get soaked, never worried. my boots are Mongrel work boots, seem to have toe n ankle protection, can walk easily in them. dedicated bike boots annoyed me, so hard to walk. im happy with what i wear. i payed big bucks for a so called best jacket for my wife, 2 yrs later zip jammed. took to a repair shop and was told just crap, not worth repairing. it was a top brand name. bought her a rjays for 1/3 price, no problem. i reckon helmets are likje that, big bucks for a brand. just imo.