MOD Gore Tex

[KirstinS]

Seems that military surplus might be a good cheap way of getting goretex over trousers

Anyone got any experience here ?

Thanks
Kirstin

 

[SarahJane]

I have a pair, and they certainly do the job! However, the fabric is quite stiff and heavy should you wish to pedal much, and there is no access to pockets - the wearer is expected to have a full set of webbing, pouches, etc., to carry small kit. I also have a Gore-tex smock, the best waterproof jacket ever, but as it is in camo colours I am very wary of using it in poor light conditions on my bike, preferring bright fluoro nylon.

 

[grldtnr]

Surplus military gear is good value , bought 2 ex -police service riot suits, which are gore-tex , dont use them on the bike ,tho' I have ridden in it to go to the boatyard to work on my boat, for which I purchased them for originally,have the added bonus of Kevlar patches for elbows & knees,plus they are fire resistant for the princely sum of £25, would make a great foul weather suit for commuting motor cyclist.

 

[john h]

also look out for police clothing, they are suppled with wet weather cycling gear all highviz

 

[KirstinS]

Thanks all

Noted on the stiffness an handy thought if police issue cycling gear either

 

[grldtnr]

might be unavailable due to 'POLICE' livery on them

 

[john h]

you can easly change POLICE -TO POLITE , then watch cars slow down and give you room,