Hi everyone, not sure if BIFL, as textiles are generally prone to wear out. I’m looking for good rainproof trousers. A little background: I’m commuting by bike, 7 km back and forth plus train commute, all year. Due to the geographical region (Germany) there is a good chance of unforseen rain.

Now I’m looking for a well built, stable set of rainproof trousers. I’m not a fan of those standard trousers where you need to put your feet or shoes through, as I’d like to put them on spontaneously and without too much hassle. I recently found out about full zipper trousers which kind of have a side entry rather than a top entry. They seem interesting, but I’m unsure about the practicability.

I’d be glad to hear your experiences with rainproof trousers for commuting, and ideally a buy it for life very long recommendation.

  • Habahnow@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    20 hours ago

    Shifter on youtube has a video on rain ponchos that may be an alternative to rain pants: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLM_mTUuHlc TLDR he likes them all, he uses the people’s poncho the most: https://www.thepeoples.co/products/navy-poncho He doesn’t indicate how well they prevent your pants from getting wet so that’s the only thing you should confirm before deciding on a poncho instead of water proof pants.

    • Hnery@feddit.orgOPEnglish
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      58 minutes ago

      Thanks, good video. I have mixed feelings about ponchos. I always feel uncomfortable wearing them. On the other hand, you have a rainproof jacket, and pants-ish in a single unit, so less weather surprises…