Sil Nylon rain gear

Right now i'm using a modded NF Diad at 6.1oz, GoLite reed pants cut to knickers at 3.66oz and MLD Event rain mitts at 1oz.

I've used those cheap clear vinyl or PVC cycling rainjackets for summer use before. I modify them by cutting the sleeves off between the elbow and shoulder, so they look like a short sleeve shirt. For summer use I don't mind getting my lower arms wet. Cutting the sleeves off like this also aids in ventilation since air can flow into the short loose sleeves and of course the jacket is non breathable. The material is heavy but of course you could do something similar with a lightweight jacket.

That's sort of how the knickers are working out. I'll have to try that with a rain jacket too. I'm guessing sil stuff will be a MYOG project but it'd be nice to buy something already made and just modify it if it exists.

RJ? I know you've mentioned sil raingear before.

I've got a size M O2 rainshield jacket (similar to frog toggs, micropore etc). It weighs 5 oz. These are probably the lightest waterproof breathable jackets around and if you cut off the sleeves maybe they would weigh about 4 oz.

I think the fabric is slightly heavier than silnylon but of course it's breathable. Downside of course is the durability but for cycling it's probably good enough.

I think if I want WP/B I will keep the DIAD/Reed combo. It's reasonably durable and has pitzips to boot for not *that* much weight. I was looking for a bare minimum setup and I know my windshirts weigh in the 2-3oz range so I could get similar with a silnylon version. It's got to be trim cut though because flapping in the wind, esp the windshirt drives me nuts. My knickers come down just far enough to keep my knees dry and warm from the wind but not get near the chain or cranks.

http://www.antigravitygear.com/products.php?cat=55

Found some that exists. Looks like I may be laid up for a little while though so I may just make my own with thruhiker's patterns.

http://www.thepacka.com

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