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I would like to ride more in the rain. What are some of this community's preferences around rain ponchos?

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[–] Skunk@jlai.lu 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I don't like them, I prefer using a good rain jacket (like breathable fabric) and a cheap rain pant. I end up perfectly dry from toes to head after a rainy commute.

Poncho tends to fly above your knees with speed so your legs and shoes gets wet.

[–] dessalines@lemmy.ml 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Same, I don't understand why a poncho would be better than a jacket shell.

I'm seeing many ponchos with hand loops and a waist strap so it doesn't fly up. AFAIK, they are more breathable.