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c/canadian-riders-hubmason_barnesmason_barnes4d agoProlific Poster

Vent: That one ride on the Sea to Sky Highway that made me rethink my whole gear setup

Last fall, I was heading up to Whistler on the Sea to Sky, just past Squamish. A sudden, cold rain hit out of nowhere, and my old budget rain gear soaked through in minutes... I was shivering and had to pull over for an hour. Now I'm torn: do you invest in top-tier, expensive waterproof gear for our unpredictable weather, or stick with cheaper stuff and just accept getting wet sometimes? What's your take on the gear cost versus comfort debate up here?
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jordan305
jordan3054d ago
Yeah, been there... that stretch past Squamish is no joke. I finally bit the bullet on a good Gore-Tex shell and it's a total game changer for those surprise downpours. Sure, it costs more, but staying dry means you just keep riding instead of pulling over frozen.
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xena_jackson
xena_jackson4d agoOG Member
But what about when the sun comes out?
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