Non-cycling specific rain gear?

[kjmillig]

After getting wet clothing from very inexpensive rain jacket and pants I went and bought what was supposed to be a MUCH better suit from the outdoors store. On the second use it began leaking so I treated the whole thing with spray on water repellent silicon. No change in performance.
So I just bought a suit by Mont-Bell made of Gore-Tex with taped seams and zippers. Did I mention I really hate getting rained on? I'll deal with the condensation dampness, but I do not want rain soaking my clothes.
Does anyone else use Gore-Tex and non0cycling-specific rain gear?

[mattyp]

the only time i use cycing-specific rain gear is if packability is an issue and i don't think i'll get rained on too much.  if i think it will rain i would rather spend money on something i can use for hiking, around town, skiing, ect...  i've found that e vent is not a sweaty as goretex.

[Tommi]

I always over ride the goretex and end up wetter inside than out; skin is waterproof.

[ascar_larkinyar]

if i ride hard enough i will sweat enough in my rain gear to feel just as wet.  if it's cold enough not to sweat, it's usually snowing....


thin nylon pants shell with vents and matching jacket with lots of vents is the best i have found.  i have a waterproof poncho, but i have to belt it not to get it caught in the wheels.  wearing wool base layer will help to dry you out faster, but it will also make you hotter and sweat more.

since i run really hot, in the past i have just used goretex arm/leg warmers, neoprene water proof sox and a thin wool cap under the helmet.  yes i got wet, but was comfy enough.  commuting to work i have gotten either wet or sweaty, so i just change into different clothes when i get there.