If you are looking for a quick and light (140g) alternative to waterproof trousers, you might like to consider these award winning clip on waterproof trousers. They are only designed to cover the top of the thighs. Leaving the rest of the legs uncovered. This minimises inconvenience and overheating, whilst covering the area which receives perhaps 75% of the water.
Developed in Holland, where it is apparently wetter than the UK, these trousers are aimed at the commuter who wants to be prepared for the quick shower. I am tempted to get these because they are a lot easier to carry around. If I take my usual waterproof trousers with garters, they fill up a whole pannier bag leaving no room for any more shopping.
The only drawback is that other areas of the leg would inevitably get wet if it was a heavy downpour. Quite innovative though.
They include velcro clip on ties.
- Rainlegs Leg Protectors - £19.99
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Thanks for the info on the rainlegs, got myself some last week and they’re great! Much better than sweating like crazy in full leg waterporrf trousers.
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