Rain Wear Test!

This morning's weather: 9 degrees with a light drizzle. Started off with just the Tioga top, socks and sandals (shoes still damp from last week's hell night), as I do every morning. However, I soon realized that the light drizzle wasn't that light; so I pulled over at the nearest shelter (which wasn't very near!) and suited up in full battle order.

1. Plastic bags to cover my socks.


2. Netti showerproof pants over the plastic bags and sweater tucked in.


3. Tioga rain jacket over the top.


4. Deuter backpack with rain shield.


5. Headlights and taillights blinking.

Zoom.....

The verdict is:

1. Netti shower pants doesn't keep the water out and my pants still got soaked -- not just damp -- and this morning was only a drizzle! It's only purpose, thus, is to keep your legs warm. Good thing I left a spare pair of pants in the office.


2. Plastic bags over the socks with sandals is a great combo!


3. Tioga rain jacket works great. But could do with a hood (maybe a shower cap under the helmet would achieve the same result).