You're on your motorcycle and cruising down your favorite country road on what started out to be a text-book-perfect day for riding. Without warning, the sky turns an ominous shade of grey. A huge menacing cloud , swollen and black, suddenly dumps a real toad straggler of rain. In a matter of seconds your soaked to the skin and cold. Really cold!

Like most experienced motorcycle riders I have been searching for the the best rain-gear to protect myself from the elements without having to compromise on freedom of movement. Luckily a few months back, a friend, who is an avid horseback rider, turned me on to the perfect solution. The oilskin coat to ward off the rain when riding my motorcycle. 

From a humble beginning as the monsoon cape worn for several centuries by sailors worldwide, Australian oilskin coats, jackets and pants have been tried and are now the standard wet weather gear for those looking for the ultimate in harsh weather protection. 
 
It all began in 1890 when a Scottish sailor by the name of Edward LeRoy discovered that torn sails from his ship could be recycled into long coats by treating the canvas material with a mixture of various oils. This transformed them into superb wet weather gear. 

Word spread among the sailing community and also among land-lubbers about the wet weather protection of LeRoy's wet weather coats, hats and pants and how effective they were in repelling the rain and cold. The settlers of the outback acquired this legendary waterproof material to protect themselves from the severe weather of the Australian outback. 

The oilskin coat was further adapted to life inland by adding an extension in the back of the garment to protect the seat of the horse rider's saddle, in addition to leg straps to keep the coat securely in place during strong wind, and sleeves that were extra long to protect the arms while extended.

Continuing on with this tradition, modern oilskin clothing is designed with the same wet weather-proofing techniques in mind for the motorcycle rider. After all, your motorcycle helmet, even the full face motorcycle helmet is only going to keep your head from being soaked and most motorcycle wet weather gear is not always capable of providing you the best protection from a really heavy rain. 

Made of tightly woven 100% cotton that is infused with a unique natural oil based formula, oilskin rain gear offers maximum protection against snow, wind, and rain. Oilskin coats, jackets and pants provide an impenetrable water barrier that keeps you bone dry and on your motorcycle riding through even the harshest wet weather. 

Unlike so many modern synthetics the treated oilskin material also has a very natural feel, and offers excellent airflow or breath-ability, thus allowing body moisture to escape and ensuring you experience the driest motorcycle ride possible. 

The drawstring waist and gusseted rear vent enables you to slip the jacket over the back so water runs off the back of your back and the motorcycle plus it helps keep your seat dry. Snap together straps also secures the coat around your legs when the wind kicks up.

And since the oil blend is not water soluble, any incidence of water touching the fabric simply runs off, ensuring total weather protection for motorcycle riders who need to stay warm and dry, even under the most extreme of motorcycle riding conditions.