Great review! Glad I came across this video. I’ve been researching and couldn’t decide on which rain gear to buy but watching this video helped me. Thanks for the great vid!
Hello Glen, thank you. It's really been a fantastic piece of gear. My I would have spent several miserable days riding to campsites if Beards Bikes and Camping had not reviewed this first!
I was impressed with the quality when I received this product. Yes, on warm days your rain jacket will be as wet on the inside as the outside, unless you wear a long sleeve shirt or jacket underneath. I wear the suit over a jacket and sometimes chaps. I've ridden in hours of pretty good rain and only the tips of my pant legs and top of my shirt collar get a little damp.
Hello DrFritz, I have switched to the replacement for this as of last season, and it is a bit more breathable. Not perfect, but close enough as I always have another layer under it. Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
Thanks for the review. I’ve been looking at rain gear but it’s always so hard to decide. Seems like every brand on the popular sites has either 5 star reviews or 1 star. Either people get completely soaked or it’s a nice dry ride. This particular brand and suit seems to be the better of them all.
Hello Apartment, rain gear is hard to judge beyond "Am I still dry." None of it is particularly comfortable or stylish! Thanks for stopping by! - Frank
I commute 112 miles, one way, 4 times a week, in south Louisiana. I've been using these Nelson Riggs and they don't keep me completely dry. My legs below the knees get wet, but not soaked. My left shoulder gets wet, which means that the stitching on that shoulder leaks. If you are looking for something that keeps you completely dry, you're going to have to look elsewhere.
Hello Esmith, that's not great to hear! Mine is still working. I last used it in Florida. Have you filed a warranty claim? - Frank www.nelsonrigg.com/claim-form#:~:text=Nelson-Rigg%20products%20are%20warranted%20to%20be%20free%20from,with%20a%20copy%20of%20the%20original%20sales%20receipt.
As far as I'm concerned Nelson Rigg is the best rain gear money can by, I just bought the Solo Storm and I couldn't be more impressed with a product, buy one if you want the best.
Hello, Sam - I agree; I have the new jacket (though not the pants) and it breathes really well while continuing to be waterproof. Thank you for stopping by and commenting. - Frank
Good Review! I use Nelson Riggs panniers and a roll top bag for touring/camping. Been very happy and dry with them. I have been considering getting their rain gear since it comes in hi-Vis colors. I currently use the rain gear that came with my Olympia Jacket and pants, works good except it is black 🙄. I also enjoyed seeing familiar roads, The gray house on the right at 4:58 for many years belonged to a good friend of mine before he wandered off to New Mexico.
Hello Rick. Great to hear from a local. I have two Nelson Rigg tank bags as well, one of which is waterproof. So far my experience with their products has been nothing but positive. - Frank
Actually Olympia's rain gear works great, especially the Horizon jacket. I'm not sold on the pants, even at 6'2", they're way too long, so they need to be hemmed by a tailor, and there is no adjustment to tighten up the leg closures after putting on the rain pants.
I just ordered one. I like the idea that I won’t have to take my boots off in the rain to get my pants on, like I have been doing with the hardware store rain suits.
@@OneOldManRiding my rain suit never made it. After a month Amazon gave me a refund. Maybe I’ll try again, rainy season starting here in the Philippines.
I've got the Nelson Rigg rain gear, but the problem with the pants is the same with other mfrs., even HD, which is the butt / crotch soaking from the water that collects on the seat while riding. The jacket does a pretty good job at keeping the rain off me, but it is more "damp delay" versus waterproof.
So I bought one of these Nelson Rigg rain suites on my way home from Alaska. The rain gear didn't make it home. So it didn't last a month. The pants Ripped out at the bottom, the pockets ripped out, the collar ripped. basically this is too light weight for any continued use. Also it has no liner, so it's just sticky plastic with no Vents. It's cheap, you get what you pay for and it's a waste of my money.
Hello Clint, that is not acceptable at all! Did you reach out to Nelson Rigg? They have a warranty on their products that usually good. I broke a strap on a tank bag, and while it took longer than I liked, they replaced it. Thanks for stopping by! - Frank
I like this kind of review use the actual gear in the rain | edit part| I rather be a yellow banana getting to B than squished black crow because I wanted to look cool :D
Hello Zino, Yellow may not be many folks favorite color, but it sure does help someone be seen, and oh boy we can use all the help we can get in the rain! Thank you for stopping by! - Frank
@@OneOldManRiding You're welcome, well in my opinion since usually dark in the rain you should be visible so people see you ride, motorcyclists, scooters regular cyclists they are easier missed and so we should do our best to avoid that and wearing that ugly reflective neon Yellow will help :D
I think that one of the best, if not the best, probably the best is the Scott Ergo Pro rain gear. So much so that in the UK there is a motorcycle store that stop carrying all other rain gear because they don't want to less subpart rain gear. The jacket is stretchable and breathable. Which helps with the getting too hot issue. It doesn't stop it, but it helps. This guys made a good video about it: ruclips.net/video/VfLzyLuzHqA/видео.html
Too bad not sold in the US. Have to find online and have it shipped to US. Been wanting one of the Scott rain jackets. I used a military Goretex parka which is breathable and has huge armpit vents that I leave open so I don't get clammy. Better than stewing in your own sweat from non-breathable rain gear.
Nice review of our Stormrider suit. We are happy it is working well for you.
Thank you, it's treated me well. It packs down well in a stuff sack, so I can have it with me for emergencies! - Frank
@@OneOldManRiding Awesome!
Great review! Glad I came across this video. I’ve been researching and couldn’t decide on which rain gear to buy but watching this video helped me. Thanks for the great vid!
Hello Chris, happy to be of assistance, thank you for stopping by! - Frank
Great review, thank you!
Hello Franklin, thank you for watching and commenting. -Frank
Thanks for a good review!! That YOU actually use.
Hello Glen, thank you. It's really been a fantastic piece of gear. My I would have spent several miserable days riding to campsites if Beards Bikes and Camping had not reviewed this first!
I was impressed with the quality when I received this product. Yes, on warm days your rain jacket will be as wet on the inside as the outside, unless you wear a long sleeve shirt or jacket underneath. I wear the suit over a jacket and sometimes chaps. I've ridden in hours of pretty good rain and only the tips of my pant legs and top of my shirt collar get a little damp.
Hello DrFritz, I have switched to the replacement for this as of last season, and it is a bit more breathable. Not perfect, but close enough as I always have another layer under it. Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
Good Review.... try it with Frog-Toggs pants. Perfect combo. I found the NR Pants very cumbersome to get into.
Hello Roy, my buddy Tim recommends them as well. I need to as; I ripped the pant leg on my 790 peg. (user error) - Frank
Thanks for the review. I’ve been looking at rain gear but it’s always so hard to decide. Seems like every brand on the popular sites has either 5 star reviews or 1 star. Either people get completely soaked or it’s a nice dry ride. This particular brand and suit seems to be the better of them all.
Hello Apartment, rain gear is hard to judge beyond "Am I still dry." None of it is particularly comfortable or stylish! Thanks for stopping by! - Frank
good one
They have a newer one I bought and never reviewed, slightly better in the breathability. And in KTM orange! - Frank
I commute 112 miles, one way, 4 times a week, in south Louisiana. I've been using these Nelson Riggs and they don't keep me completely dry. My legs below the knees get wet, but not soaked. My left shoulder gets wet, which means that the stitching on that shoulder leaks. If you are looking for something that keeps you completely dry, you're going to have to look elsewhere.
Hello Esmith, that's not great to hear! Mine is still working. I last used it in Florida.
Have you filed a warranty claim? - Frank
www.nelsonrigg.com/claim-form#:~:text=Nelson-Rigg%20products%20are%20warranted%20to%20be%20free%20from,with%20a%20copy%20of%20the%20original%20sales%20receipt.
As far as I'm concerned Nelson Rigg is the best rain gear money can by, I just bought the Solo Storm and I couldn't be more impressed with a product, buy one if you want the best.
Hello, Sam - I agree; I have the new jacket (though not the pants) and it breathes really well while continuing to be waterproof. Thank you for stopping by and commenting. - Frank
Good Review! I use Nelson Riggs panniers and a roll top bag for touring/camping. Been very happy and dry with them. I have been considering getting their rain gear since it comes in hi-Vis colors. I currently use the rain gear that came with my Olympia Jacket and pants, works good except it is black 🙄. I also enjoyed seeing familiar roads, The gray house on the right at 4:58 for many years belonged to a good friend of mine before he wandered off to New Mexico.
Hello Rick. Great to hear from a local. I have two Nelson Rigg tank bags as well, one of which is waterproof. So far my experience with their products has been nothing but positive. - Frank
Actually Olympia's rain gear works great, especially the Horizon jacket. I'm not sold on the pants, even at 6'2", they're way too long, so they need to be hemmed by a tailor, and there is no adjustment to tighten up the leg closures after putting on the rain pants.
Hello DH, I have a 29" inseam, every pant leg is too long, ADV gear especially! Thanks for stopping by! - Frank
I just ordered one. I like the idea that I won’t have to take my boots off in the rain to get my pants on, like I have been doing with the hardware store rain suits.
Hello Robert, how has the suit been treating you? I just ordered the new jacket to try out. It claims to be more breathable. - Frank
@@OneOldManRiding my rain suit never made it. After a month Amazon gave me a refund. Maybe I’ll try again, rainy season starting here in the Philippines.
I use one of these suits here in Hawaii. My problem is I usually end up sweating so much, I might as well not be wearing it at all.
Hello Jonathan, I was in Hawaii a few years ago... I cannot imagine wearing this there!!! Thank you for stopping by! - Frank
I've got the Nelson Rigg rain gear, but the problem with the pants is the same with other mfrs., even HD, which is the butt / crotch soaking from the water that collects on the seat while riding. The jacket does a pretty good job at keeping the rain off me, but it is more "damp delay" versus waterproof.
I agree, the crotch seems to lose the fight on long rides. Even my ADV pants do! - Frank
So I bought one of these Nelson Rigg rain suites on my way home from Alaska. The rain gear didn't make it home. So it didn't last a month. The pants Ripped out at the bottom, the pockets ripped out, the collar ripped. basically this is too light weight for any continued use. Also it has no liner, so it's just sticky plastic with no Vents. It's cheap, you get what you pay for and it's a waste of my money.
Hello Clint, that is not acceptable at all! Did you reach out to Nelson Rigg? They have a warranty on their products that usually good. I broke a strap on a tank bag, and while it took longer than I liked, they replaced it. Thanks for stopping by! - Frank
What do you wear under it to keep from sweating?
I like this kind of review use the actual gear in the rain | edit part| I rather be a yellow banana getting to B than squished black crow because I wanted to look cool :D
Hello Zino, Yellow may not be many folks favorite color, but it sure does help someone be seen, and oh boy we can use all the help we can get in the rain! Thank you for stopping by! - Frank
@@OneOldManRiding You're welcome, well in my opinion since usually dark in the rain you should be visible so people see you ride, motorcyclists, scooters regular cyclists they are easier missed and so we should do our best to avoid that and wearing that ugly reflective neon Yellow will help :D
Hey man Whats your height and weight? I bought a Large and I’m 5’9” 160lbs, figured I’d get the large to fit over my motorcycle jacket. Thanks
Hello IslandInsanity, about 5'10', 185#. Thanks for stopping by! - Frank
I just bought this and rode yesterday in the rain and it leaked very badly in the butt and crotch! I was soaked!!
Hello Patrick, damn! That's the worst! Sorry to hear man. - Frank
I think that one of the best, if not the best, probably the best is the Scott Ergo Pro rain gear. So much so that in the UK there is a motorcycle store that stop carrying all other rain gear because they don't want to less subpart rain gear. The jacket is stretchable and breathable. Which helps with the getting too hot issue. It doesn't stop it, but it helps.
This guys made a good video about it:
ruclips.net/video/VfLzyLuzHqA/видео.html
Hello Alina, breathable sounds great. I will check out that video, thank you! - Frank
Too bad not sold in the US. Have to find online and have it shipped to US. Been wanting one of the Scott rain jackets. I used a military Goretex parka which is breathable and has huge armpit vents that I leave open so I don't get clammy. Better than stewing in your own sweat from non-breathable rain gear.