Originally Posted by
shelbyfv
For summer, don't bother with rain gear. You'll get wet anyway and you'll be lugging around more wet stuff. Different call for cold weather when you need warmth.
Anytime the temp is above 65°F (18°C), I just deal with it. I find that it is far more miserable wearing a rain jacket–despite all claims of breathability that is only marginally more so than a hefty sack. If you know it's going to rain, you could use shoe covers to keep the feet drier than they would be without them. The Pearl Izumi Barrier Lite or the VeloToze is perfect for this. They're light and stretchy, and do a good job of keeping the feet dry.