What gear should you wear during Cambodia's rainy season?
Riding in a hot tropical country during the rainy season presents a unique challenge: you need to stay cool, dry, and protected all at once. Below is a curated list of ideal motorcycle gear for such conditions, emphasizing breathability, ventilation, and rain protection:
View of a dirt road in Cambodia during the rainy season
“I ride with light gear for the hot weather. If it starts raining, I stop and wait it out. If the rain doesn’t stop, I put on extra rain gear over my regular riding clothes.”
What to Wear for the Ride? (during the Tropical Rainy Season)
Ideally:
Mesh or ventilated waterproof textile jacket
Mesh/textile riding pants with rain overpants
Light gloves are recommended for rainy weather as they can become heavy and take too long to dry.
Waterproof adventure boots with good airflow
Full-face helmet
Optional Add-ons:
Rain gear – compact rain shell jacket and pants (especially if your main gear isn’t waterproof)
Find the best for you!
The secret is finding the perfect combo that doesn’t leave you wetter from sweat than from the rain!
No need to over-invest. Sometimes the simplest gear works best. That is not the time during the rainy season you want to be racing, and safety comes first, so there’s no need to bring heavy or extreme adventure gear.
