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After the second consecutive rainy trip to Wisconsin with a "rain" jacket that kept me about as dry as having nothing at all, I need to get some new rain gear. Any recommendations?

Tourmaster, not cheap but worth every penny. I prefer the two piece vs the jump suit.

My rain gear left me completely soaked at last years Arkansas Rally... Mostly the pants. Picked up some FrogToggs and like them, 2 piece suit was like 40 bucks or so. Works well.

I agree with Dave but my Frog Toggs are showing some signs of wear. The jacket has stood up well over the last 3 summers but the pants haven't faired so well. Putting on the pants with large boots can easily catch the inner fabric and tear it (like I did). Also the water seal fabric tears easily, so treat the pants gently. Mine actually tore in the rear end sitting on the seat (butts too big). They can be repaired with a good quality tape.

Frog Toggs will for the most part keep you dry, they are inexpensive. and you can stuffem in a bag. On the other hand I owned a pair for short period, they catch a lot of air and I felt like the Michelin man rolling done the road. Hey but ya know, how many times will ya really need them?
You could by the el plastic set from wally world for around $15, just don't touch them to the hot surfaces

I've had the el cheapo from Wally World also. Dry as a stick.

I had a set of frog toggs before, and I remember them staying dry, but not lasting long. I know they were really baggy, and I burned a hole into the pants on my pipes.

I was looking at a set from Olympia, anyone have any experience with them?

Raingear, catch 22. By the time one dons a suit, one is already wet. Especially when riding with the Englishyankee. I have the first generation Triumph Chevron suit. Leaks at the crotch, mainly due to ergonomical issues. the Universal rule of who wins never changes: Water always wins. Ride long enough and your gear will fail. Rain gear turns out to be more like cold weather gear than waterproofing. Yes your gear might be perfect and keep you fire starter dry, but then try riding at 70 mph in a driving rain tank-to-tank. I gare un tee you, you will get wet. So what is one to do? Make sure your stowed clothing stays dry.
You'll appreciate it as you observe your shed clothing, dripping all over the flea bag motel rooms nasty carpet.

I consider Frog Toggs as a consumable/"wear" item (sorry); I would rather have them along and not need them; however, if they wear out, no biggie. They do what they are supposed to do, but they surely ain't a lifetime investment.

My FT jacket is sized so it fits over my Joe Rocket Santa Fe mesh hot-weather riding jacket. If it is cooler and I am wearing my First Gear Kilimanjaro jacket then I don't need to wear the FT jacket.