If we can put a man on the moon...

External Since: Mar 19, 2005 Posts: 201

....why can't we make a rain pant that doesn't leak in the crotch?

I've had quite a few pairs, none truly waterproof for long. I think
motorcycling is difficult for rain pants because it combines pooling
water (from the sitting position) and stress (from straddling the bike).
Moreover, the pants must be relatively thin to store small and light.

Does anybody make a reasonably priced rain pant matching all the above?

I don't want anything with built-in armor etc, I find it better to wear
rain protection over riding clothes.

External Since: Mar 19, 2005 Posts: 201

Beauregard T. Shagnasty wrote:
> timeOday wrote:
>
>> ...why can't we make a rain pant that doesn't leak in the crotch?
>
> What kind of material? Venture over to your local camping store and get
> a bottle of tent seam sealer. Use it to seal the crotch (on the inside).

Sometimes it's just the seams, but if they have a zipper, that'll leak.
In my current pants the PVC lining simply ripped, I've also had the
inseam rip. (I don't have a lardbutt, but the plastic of the seat and
pants sometimes stick a little when moist).

> I use a 27-year-old Rukka two-piece suit. It never leaks. But it was
> expensive, at $100 new in 1981 or so.

I would definitely pay more for something with a lifetime waterproof
warranty. But I don't have blind faith in buying expensive stuff; you
don't always get as much as you pay for.