Quote Originally Posted by Maux View Post
... Florida rain storms which in spring at least are intense and frequent.
"Intense"? I would call them bloody INSANE!! Got caught in one on "Alligator Alley" - and was too afraid to stop, else I'd be eaten! Good testing ground for gear.

Chinabiker's waterproof mittens are fantastic. Ditto on the Alpinestar boots. They were great until someone stole them! Really, what kinda guy steals another man's well-used shoes?

Best solution I've ever found is plastic bags & duct tape. Not very pretty, but a whole lot easier to carry than an extra pair of boots.

Duct tape - a gift from heaven.