Just stay away from the Fiamma "Carry-Bike" versions which rubs the paint off your rear door where it touches (just above the bumper).

Merino just leaves me cold and wet. Moved to the Brynje super thermo in winter and super micro in summer. Looks like a dodgy string vest, but doesn't retain moisture, holds air and keeps the other damp layers off you. Don't get that cold and clammy feeling if I stop mid-activity. Could never go back...

Something like this?

http://www.innerwolf.co.uk/dry-dog-bag.html

Didn't think my Sprocker really felt the cold, as she spends most time outdoors getting as wet as possible. Had managed for most of the year with cutoff foam sleeping mat and microfleece coat for overnight. We did an overnighter at the tail end of November last year at Loch Eanaich where the temp dr...

I live in Auchtermuchty (the southern extremity of Pitmedden Forest). Happy to show you around the forest, although working some days over Xmas. Expect mud and a few trails out of commission due to forestry works. Nice (& less muddy) riding up at Kinnoull Hill (Perth) also. Plenty of nice beach ...

Cairngorm mini adventure last night. Double points if you can spot the hiding spaniel.