Does anyone have any recommendations regarding a specific vest?

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Not a camping question, but a question that involves riding to camp. As summer approaches, wearing a jacket gets a little warm. I would like to stay somewhat protected. I was considering a vest that is armored. What are peoples thoughts about using this type of protection and does anyone have any recommendations regarding a specific vest?

Mark 6 years 34 Answers 1780 views 0

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    A mesh jacket with armor. Check the comments in web sites. They let the air through but still protected

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    H D Panhead Jacket… has no logos… sleeves are removable… so l wear the vest and throw the sleeves in the saddlebag if I.m gonna be gone for nite or more… or heading up to the 5600 ft elevations

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    Sad to say I never tried any of the armour items. I wear white longsleeve cotton pullovers.

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    Sleeveless shirt for me

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    I wear an armoured mesh jacket and armoured mesh pants. As long as I am moving it is fine.

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    Ditto the armored mesh jacket. A vest won’t save the skin on your arms if the unthinkable happens.

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    I use and like the Joe Rocket mesh jackets. They seem to have a wider mesh then other textiles and provide much better air flow. One tip… buy it a little big rather than snug, If a mesh jacket is too snug, no airflow really happens.

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    Most jackets are armored to protect 5 places from impact: spine, shoulders, and elbows. A vest would only protect 20%. A better vented or mesh jacket is needed if you wish to maintain protection.

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    people must think you can go down only when you are fully protected, so if you are in shorts and t-shirt, no way you’re going to have a spill.

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    Verious Options Mesh Jacket, Take lining out of jacket, for 2

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    Lots of jackets out there that are well vented, well armored and made for riding in hot weather. Some even have a waterproof liner that you can put on if you get caught out in some rain.

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    Another for Mesh/vented gear with Armor.\n#ATGATT \nFYI : try wearing a moisture-wicking shirt underneath and pre wet it .

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    Coronado leather. Only way to go

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    Mesh jacket with armor (mine is First Gear, cheap and good for 2 years so far) take lining out and put wet towel around neck and shoulders under the jacket..nature’s A/C!

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    Yep – mesh – good stuff and you can get a cooling vest to wear beneath. Rode cross country in mid 90 degrees stayed reasonably comfortable. Only downside is it dries out in about 60 to 90 minutes.

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    I use a cooling vest but I also have a large bottle of water that I sip a little and then pour a little onto the vest.

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    Depends upon your comfort level with road rash. That being said there’s times folks take a calculated risk. Throw the dice, sometimes you win, sometimes you lose.

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    Mesh jacket and if really warm, cooling undershirt, the kind you wet first and it works thru evaporative cooling really well.

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    I’m only comfortable if I have my gear on. No matter how hot.

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    ArcticCool.com/Shop

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    Joe Rocket Phoenix Ion jacket- actually cooler to wear on hot, sunny days than just a t shirt; you’re shaded but it flows very well.

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    Draggin Gear makes cool shirts , mesh shirts with armor. A friend and his wife wear theirs all the time, esp when they lived in Arizona.

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    I bought this last year….I’ve worn it as low as 20 degrees (farenheight….and I’m sure I could have ridden comfortable into the teens if I’d had the opportunity) and as hot as 90f…..no complaints. It’s a three piece system that works flawlessly. I haven’t used it in the rain yet, but I have no doubt it’ll do what it’s supposed to do…. tourmaster.com/inc/sdetail/flex_series_3/116/383

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    Bohn armor also makes a mesh armor shirt and leggings. I have worn it under a leather vest in hot weather for riding and felt secure and cool. Me in the foreground on a summer day in MIchigan wearing the Bohn armor shirt and leather vest.

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    I have the armored vest you can take out the inner lining and still you nice and cool and the great thing about it is you will not get sunburned

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    bohnarmor.com/catalog/bohn-armored-shirts.php

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    Vest isn’t going to do crap for your wrists, forearms, elbows or shoulders. Your elbows & shoulders are the only spots on a jacket that are armored for a reason.

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    mesh armored jacket…

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    Mesh summer jacket for sure. Some have the armour pockets if you want added protection. When it’s extremely hot, just wet your t-shirt and put on the mesh jacket. Its like riding with air conditioning!

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    I use a Harley Davidson mesh jacket that lets the air flow through.

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    Thanks everyone for your thoughts. I’ve been talked out of a vest. Going to take a good look at the mesh.

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    I love my Joe Rocket Phoenix 5.0 jacket, very comfortable in hot weather, and has armor in shoulders, elbows and back. Google for best pricing.

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