Originally Posted by
fooferdoggie
the thing is I never know whats going to happen. I hate to have to stop and put on my rain pants. I don't like wearing them unless I have to. the weather is so changeable. for commuting I have some chrome pants that the legs are waterproof and fleece lined pants that are waterproof when it gets into the lower 30's. but I don't want to ride on long rides wearing them. but three layers on bottom makes it a bear to pee and walking around.
Back when I had a daily commute (I've been WFH since '16), I loved my
O2 Rainwear pants, they keep you dry and warm, but breath to keep you from basting in your own sweat ... and they hold up to a lot of hard miles/years.