Is There a Decent Mesh Jacket For Hot Weather?

[Hardwrkr13]

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I love my current coat as it has excellent protection but above 26c it's too warm. I've been looking at mesh coats just for hot days (realistically just a few day-rides a year) and everything from cheap HWK to the expensive stuff. Is there a decent protection option jacket for hot weather riding?

 

[Baggsy]

You might look at the Motoport that Shane is selling if you're the right size:

Motoport Kevlar Air Mesh Suit

Motoport Kevlar Air Mesh Suit. Comes with Jacket, Pants, Cold Weather / Waterproof Liners. This was my long distance riding suit until I bought a Klim suit. Stretchable fabric. Very rigid construction - feels solid. Amazing protection for a...

www.gtamotorcycle.com

They're down in the States and expensive:

Motoport USA | Custom Motorcycle Apparel

Supposed to be good protection.

 

[Lightcycle]

I wear a Rev'IT! AirWave jacket, flows a lot of air.

I tend to overheat whenever I do anything physical - walking, playing sports, riding a motorcycle. End up sweating like a pig. But the AirWave flows enough air to cool me down even in 40+C weather.

I also have an older Dainese mesh jacket, I don't think they sell that model any more, it's also pretty good, but doesn't have as many pockets as the REV'IT!, so it gets used for shorter rides.

 

[TK4]

Gryphon Men's Breeze Mesh Jacket (3 Colours)

Outer shell made of 600 Denier KRYPTONITE Anti-Abrasive constructionHigh flow F5 mesh on font and back COMFORT FIT Neoprene collar linerHigh-flow mesh cooling linerRemovable AAA CE Level 2 protection (back/elbows/shoulders)High-quality YKK zippersReflective 3M Scotchlite® safety elements...

www.gryphonmoto.ca

 

[Gary]

If size L fits you, I have one of these in black, new with tags.
$200.

Olympia Newport 2 Mesh Jacket

Features: Outer shell constructed in 500D and 1000D fabric with ballistic mesh panels Smooth Ways shoulder and elbow CE level 2 pad Comfort neoprene framed collar Custom fit detailing at collar, cuffs and forearms 3M Scotchlite™

fortnine.ca

 

[Klaatu]

I have a Klim mesh and a Macna both are really good, but keep in mind when it gets around 30, you're going to be hot in a t-shirt.

 

[250R-ICE]

If you dont mind the large advertising that ICON puts on their stuff. They have a mesh jacket that also incorporates leather in the criticla areas. Plus you can get it in white. I have been looking for a good mesh jacket also. Never understood why most of them only come in dark colors. If the whole point is to wear it in hotter conditions. You would think lighter colors are better. Especially if you are doing alot of urban city stop and go type riding.

Mesh AF Leather - White | Men's | ICON Motosports - Ride Among Us

A refined blend of leather, mesh, and durable textile define the Mesh AF Leather CE jacket. It features premium leather overlays in zone 1 areas for increased coverage. In addition, it comes equipped with D3O® impact protectors in the shoulders, elbows, and back. Iron Weave mesh panels provide...

rideicon.com

 

[Relax]

Are you American fit? If so, try the Klim Induction. I was pretty impressed when I saw this. Too bad it doesn't fit me at all.

 

[Dunc]

If it is the one in the photo is it too long in the torso?

 

[Lightcycle]

If it is the one in the photo is it too long in the torso?

Weight a minute... are you saying he's stretching the truth? Don't hang this all on him, you might just have to suspend your own disbelief.

 

[Relax]

My personal experience with the Scorpion Vortex Air has been great, although not crash tested. I looked for a LONG time to find a mesh jacket with both velcro cuff adjustment as well as zippers for fast on/off. It's completely mesh except for the shoulder and elbow patches. Where it looks like only a little mesh across the chest and on the inside of the arms, that's just the loose weave mesh. The rest of the jacket is all fine mesh, with the only solid patches being on the shoulders and elbows for more abrasion resistance. Black is fine when riding, but gets warm when not moving. Wish they made the silver with silver shoulder and elbows, but I guess nothing is perfect.

Vortex Air Mesh Jacket - ScorpionExo

ScorpionExo's® Vortex Air Mesh Jacket results in up to 30% more airflow while providing 3X the abrasion resistance of comparable mesh riding jackets.

www.scorpionusa.com

 

[TK4]

Are you American fit? If so, try the Klim Induction. I was pretty impressed when I saw this. Too bad it doesn't fit me at all.

Klim stuff (in my experience) doesn't not fit the average North American body shape (festively plump) very well...

 

[monkeyfarm]

I wear a Rev'IT! AirWave jacket, flows a lot of air.

+1 for Rev'IT!, I've been on the lookout for one of their jackets since I hear good things about airflow. GP Bikes recently had a promo for a free back protector with most Rev'IT! jacket purchases. I think I missed it, sitting on the fence for too long...

If you dont mind the large advertising that ICON puts on their stuff.

This right here ^^^ (good gear, just the branding...)

My personal experience with the Scorpion Vortex Air has been great,...

That looks nice, simple, clean, all the different adjustments point are a plus. It's on sale at GP Bikes for $234, may need to stop by this week.

 

[Sunday Rider]

Have you tried an evaporative vest that you soak with ice water? It works well for an hour or so.

 

[Relax]

Have you tried an evaporative vest that you soak with ice water? It works well for an hour or so.

So does sweat.

But seriously, it does (at least with a mesh or other well-ventilated jacket).

 

[Relax]

Klim stuff (in my experience) doesn't not fit the average North American body shape (festively plump) very well...

That's how it's been traditionally described, and when I tried it on I agreed. Very boxy cut, so to get my shoulders to fit, the arms and torso were too long and baggy.

 

[monkeyfarm]

Have you tried an evaporative vest that you soak with ice water? It works well for an hour or so.

Anything is an evaporative vest if wet enough . Last August I remember getting off the 400, on the way back from Grundy Lake, just to buy a small bottle of water and pour it on myself. Worked a treat between Perry Sound and and Barrie.

 

[Relax]

That looks nice, simple, clean, all the different adjustments point are a plus. It's on sale at GP Bikes for $234, may need to stop by this week.

Check with them first if you want to see it in person. Many of their sizes are only in stock at their distributor, not in store. Also only black available, if that matters. Going by their web site...

 

[Relax]

Check with them first if you want to see it in person. Many of their sizes are only in stock at their distributor, not in store. Also only black available, if that matters. Going by their web site...

By the way, the nice thing about Scorpion is that GP's no HST sales apply on top of the sale price, so you could potentially get it for no tax as well if a sale comes up again (which they seem to regularly). And free shipping.

 

[Sunday Rider]

Anything is an evaporative vest if wet enough . Last August I remember getting off the 400, on the way back from Grundy Lake, just to buy a small bottle of water and pour it on myself. Worked a treat between Perry Sound and and Barrie.

I was in the US in early June a few years ago and was so hot, not even a mesh jacket it was a Joe Rocket and I did the soaked shirt and helmet. The next McDonald stop I took out the camel back and filled it with ice and put it in the back pad holder against the skin. It kept me cool even when I wasn’t moving.

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