Cheap fold up rain pants

BlackNinja8 · April 17th, 2013, 07:13 AM

I'm looking for some of those plastic cheapo pants that fold into a little package that can be stored under my seat. On the days when I ride in jeans I'd like to have something I can throw on to keep my legs dry. I have seen emergency ponchos that fit this criteria but not pants.

Anyone have a source they could recommend. They can be disposable or limited use, but they must be inexpensive and able to fit under the passenger seat very easily. thanks

Motofool · April 17th, 2013, 07:18 AM

Look for Stearns two-piece rainsuit.

They are very light and protective and last forever.

tnr4 · April 17th, 2013, 10:45 AM

Hmmm. Under the seat? Can ANY pant fit there? I have Frogg Toggs and they are very light and affordable, but I doubt even they can fit under the seat. Maybe check 'em out?

cuong-nutz · April 17th, 2013, 11:10 AM

Perhaps he's looking for the clear plastic bag looking ones. Check the dollar stores?

Chicagobob · April 17th, 2013, 11:43 AM

I use pants from a Coleman camping rain suit, which costs about $10. May be too bulky to fit under a seat, but sturdy enough to last two seasons, so far.

toddblue68 · April 17th, 2013, 09:11 PM

I bought a pair similar to these http://www.columbia.com/Men%E2%80%99...tml#detailsTab 7 years ago before heading out on a long ride where I knew it was raining. They work great over my riding pants, jeans whatever. I wear them as wind breaks when it's cold and when I commute to work to keep my pants clean. BassPro has similar ones for about $20. Get something that the ankles will tighten down to keep them out of the chain and not catch on the pegs when you go to put down a foot.

I wouldn't trust the material to live under a seat and not fall apart when you need it. I always check the weather, and pack them in a seat bag when I think the weather may turn inclement.

BlackNinja8 · April 18th, 2013, 06:00 PM

^^I usually do check the forecast but I commute on my bike most times and I try to pack as light as I can since I generally carry my work clothes, computer and work with me. Usually just my topcase or maybe a backpack. Usually I ride in my AGV telluride pants but occasionally I rock jeans with bohn armor underneath and on those days I'd like to have an insurance plan under the seat. If rain is certain then I will usually drive. This is more for an insurance policy than intentionally riding in the rain.

I don't image I would use them more than 2 or 3 times per season.

April 17th, 2013, 07:13 AM	#1
BlackNinja8 ninjette.org guru Name: NJ Location: Westchester, NY Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R (Sold); 2012 Vulcan 900; 2009 Harley Iron 883; 2004 SV650s; and a bunch of others over the years... Posts: 470	Cheap fold up rain pants I'm looking for some of those plastic cheapo pants that fold into a little package that can be stored under my seat. On the days when I ride in jeans I'd like to have something I can throw on to keep my legs dry. I have seen emergency ponchos that fit this criteria but not pants. Anyone have a source they could recommend. They can be disposable or limited use, but they must be inexpensive and able to fit under the passenger seat very easily. thanks

April 17th, 2013, 07:18 AM	#2
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	Look for Stearns two-piece rainsuit. They are very light and protective and last forever. __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

April 17th, 2013, 11:10 AM	#4
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	Perhaps he's looking for the clear plastic bag looking ones. Check the dollar stores? __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

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tnr4 ninjette.org sage Name: Travis Location: Washington, DC Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): Suzuki GSX650F! Past: Kawasaki Ninja 300 (Sold); Triumph Street Triple (Sold); Kawasaki Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: 664	Hmmm. Under the seat? Can ANY pant fit there? I have Frogg Toggs and they are very light and affordable, but I doubt even they can fit under the seat. Maybe check 'em out?

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Chicagobob ninjette.org guru Name: Bob Location: Chicago Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): '06 Ninja 250, 2018 Honda GL1800B Posts: 315	I use pants from a Coleman camping rain suit, which costs about $10. May be too bulky to fit under a seat, but sturdy enough to last two seasons, so far.

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toddblue68 ninjette.org member Name: Toad Location: USA Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja Posts: 31	I bought a pair similar to these http://www.columbia.com/Men%E2%80%99...tml#detailsTab 7 years ago before heading out on a long ride where I knew it was raining. They work great over my riding pants, jeans whatever. I wear them as wind breaks when it's cold and when I commute to work to keep my pants clean. BassPro has similar ones for about $20. Get something that the ankles will tighten down to keep them out of the chain and not catch on the pegs when you go to put down a foot. I wouldn't trust the material to live under a seat and not fall apart when you need it. I always check the weather, and pack them in a seat bag when I think the weather may turn inclement.

April 18th, 2013, 06:00 PM	#7
BlackNinja8 ninjette.org guru Name: NJ Location: Westchester, NY Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R (Sold); 2012 Vulcan 900; 2009 Harley Iron 883; 2004 SV650s; and a bunch of others over the years... Posts: 470	^^I usually do check the forecast but I commute on my bike most times and I try to pack as light as I can since I generally carry my work clothes, computer and work with me. Usually just my topcase or maybe a backpack. Usually I ride in my AGV telluride pants but occasionally I rock jeans with bohn armor underneath and on those days I'd like to have an insurance plan under the seat. If rain is certain then I will usually drive. This is more for an insurance policy than intentionally riding in the rain. I don't image I would use them more than 2 or 3 times per season.