My fellow biker DyerStraits should get the "wet but warm" award for rain gear. Wow! what a combo of goodies. I have been known to carry a 40 gallon trash can liner, cut a slit in the bottom and sides and use it as a poncho during an "Iron Butt" ride. That choice was due to time, space and weight considerations. An Iron Butt challenge is 1100+ miles of motorcycle endurance riding in a 24 hour period for the (new to two wheels) members.