Hi,
I am a more recent convert to adventure bikes and planning my first 'expedition' to Morocco next year. I picked up a new old stock Triumph Navigator suit for what I felt was a good price and I am very happy with it, but find it pretty warm in the summer months even in the UK.
Unfortunately the Navigator mesh jackets are pretty much all sold out and I've not been able to track one down. It got me thinking about an alternative solution.
Does anyone use a mesh under layer with armour, then either something like a motorcross style jersey for summer, then their normal textile jacket without the armour in the cooler climates?
I'd be interested in opinions and options you have before I go and shell out on something which is going to have fundamental flaws.
Thanks
Toby
Mesh armour jackets
Re: Mesh armour jackets
I have a Knox jacket, very comfy with all armour, and it is abrasion resistant, so can be used on its own or as
part of a layer system. I just wear a goretex mountain jacket over it when chilly/ raining and add another
layer or two when cold.
part of a layer system. I just wear a goretex mountain jacket over it when chilly/ raining and add another
layer or two when cold.
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Re: Mesh armour jackets
Always take my old Harley lightly armoured mesh jacket with me on any trip likely to experience warm temps. Makes riding more pleasurable in the high 20s, and a godsend in the high 30s and above. As qcnr mentioned above, lightweight rain/wind jacket if turns cloudy or happen upon a light shower.
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I've been using Rev'it Tornado jacket and trousers for some years now.
I would replace if I had to, excellent kit.
https://www.revitsport.com/en/jacket-to ... 7.html#101
I would replace if I had to, excellent kit.
https://www.revitsport.com/en/jacket-to ... 7.html#101
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Whatever you choose, if you are going somewhere hot avoid black clothes. The lighter the colour the better. Annoying really as I think black is 'cool'.
And now, Harry, let us step out into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure.
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Re: Mesh armour jackets
Hi
have a look at the adventure spec MONGOLIA TRAIL JACKET i have bought one to ride i hot country have used it for the odd day trail riding in the uk and its been great would happily use in Morocco
cheers stuart
have a look at the adventure spec MONGOLIA TRAIL JACKET i have bought one to ride i hot country have used it for the odd day trail riding in the uk and its been great would happily use in Morocco
cheers stuart
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Re: Mesh armour jackets
Not necessarily, Bren. We had this discussion recently on the forum:
https://adventurebikerider.com/forum/vi ... ct#p662437
where Nick put me right on the subject. The article quoted by Nick in his post is worth a read.
Back to the original question about mesh armour jackets, I bought a Leatt all-in-one mesh jacket, covered in CE armour, back protection, kidney belt etc etc. Fits well and lets the air through very well. I either wear just a T-shirt underneath, or I add an MX shirt on top, mainly to deflect brambles. An enduro jacket goes over the top fine if it's cold, as long as you take its own armour and lining out first.
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Mr Uprite, what Leatt jacket part no./description dis you get? (Struggling with Leatt website - not very search friendly.)daveuprite wrote: βSat Sep 19, 2020 8:03 pm
Back to the original question about mesh armour jackets, I bought a Leatt all-in-one mesh jacket, covered in CE armour, back protection, kidney belt etc etc. Fits well and lets the air through very well.
tia.
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Sorry to reply so late. Been up in the Pyrennees for a week having a hoot.Crossrutted wrote: βMon Sep 21, 2020 10:00 amMr Uprite, what Leatt jacket part no./description dis you get? (Struggling with Leatt website - not very search friendly.)daveuprite wrote: βSat Sep 19, 2020 8:03 pm
Back to the original question about mesh armour jackets, I bought a Leatt all-in-one mesh jacket, covered in CE armour, back protection, kidney belt etc etc. Fits well and lets the air through very well.
tia.
My body armour is a Leatt Adventure. It was on discount at 24MX.
https://www.24mx.fr/equipement-cross/pr ... PM-2385914
I managed to get it for 129 euros. Great piece of kit.
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daveuprite wrote: βSat Sep 26, 2020 7:26 amSorry to reply so late. Been up in the Pyrennees for a week having a hoot.Crossrutted wrote: βMon Sep 21, 2020 10:00 amMr Uprite, what Leatt jacket part no./description dis you get? (Struggling with Leatt website - not very search friendly.)daveuprite wrote: βSat Sep 19, 2020 8:03 pm
Back to the original question about mesh armour jackets, I bought a Leatt all-in-one mesh jacket, covered in CE armour, back protection, kidney belt etc etc. Fits well and lets the air through very well.
tia.
My body armour is a Leatt Adventure. It was on discount at 24MX.
https://www.24mx.fr/equipement-cross/pr ... PM-2385914
I managed to get it for 129 euros. Great piece of kit.
Dave, thanks for the reply. I'll have a look at that.