Agrre with the post above. In short, here is my opinion... summed up:
1) Layering
2) Protection from road rash (i.e. kevlar)
3) Protecting major joints in crashes (armor, built in or strap on)
Then
4) Wind proof (If you bring an aditional windbreaker, having clothes that will let the air through on hot days can be nice)
5)Breathable water proofening??? For me this is not a must as I carry 100% water proof raingear with me - my experience is that when my body is cold and I am riding wast into the rain, I still get wet. These things work on the osmosis principle, and when my body is cold (as it often gets when sitting still riding in the rain), my body doesn't build up enough bodyheat for moisture on the inside of the jacket to evapurate. The airpressure (generated by riding), moisture and heat on the outside may in fact be so high that the osmosis effect works the other way around, making moisture seep into the clothes. Further, I find these clothes large and bulky, and hot as hell, even without the liner, they make me look like a clown on the way to the moon, and they have no other versatility besides riding. Also, I don't feel they do a heck of a lot for breathing either... All in one concepts have short comings in all areas but one, general convenience.
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