Chucking It Down? Try Rev’it’s Pacific H20 Rainsuit . . .
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Design
Rev’it’s design objective for the H20 Pacific was simple; make a 100% waterproof over-suit that is easy to get on and off FAST and which stows away quickly when you’ve finished with it. And make it for a good price.
Many riders will change into their suit by the roadside – perhaps in an underpass – which is not a safe location to linger in. You need to be able to swap into and out of this gear fast – especially on a day when sun alternates with rain. Keeping safe while changing is good, but avoiding becoming world’s first boil-in-the-bag-biker is pretty important too. To make the suit, Rev’it selected materials carefully, using a non PVC Polyamide material, the inside surface of which is essentially non-stick. This helps slide in a booted foot surprisingly easily, but this is facilitated by the long diagonal zip and Velcro-fixed storm flap that runs right across the entire body. You simply step right on in… We managed on or off in about 45 seconds. Great! Storage
Rev’it call the material ‘ultra’ lightweight, and it is. Full stop. When you’ve got the suit out and look at the tiny bag it came from it seems improbable that you’ll ever get it back, but it just rolls up really easily and pops away, time after time.
Features
In terms of features, the suit has an elasticated waist and an adjustable fit at wrists and ankles. The collar in soft-lined to avoid scratching the neck and there is a substantial rain flap to cover the main YKK zip. The crotch area is protected by a large flap of material that is aimed at keep the er, family jewels, dry.
SizingThe sizing is essentially accurate and is made to account for the fact that this is an OVER- suit. In other words, if you are size XL, buy a size XL in this and you’ll be fine. No need to go one or two sizes up to ensure a fit over your regular gear.
Green Cred.
Unlike PVC suits, the materials used in the manufacture of the Pacific are non-carcinogenic and produce less hazardous waste; better for the environment and better for the workforce. In recognition of this, the suit is certified Cool-in-the kaftan EN343 compliant.
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