Episode 6: Waterproof Riding Gear

In this episode, I give you some things to consider when thinking about waterproof motorcycle jackets and pants.

What are the options? What choices do you have? How do you choose?

A few of the options I mention:

Laminated Shells

click here for an explanation of what this means along with the positive aspects of this method

• Revit Neptune GTX:

  • Mens

  • Ladies - This is going to be my choice for my trip. You can read my review here.

• Revit Horizon 2:

  • Mens

  • Ladies

• Aether Expedition Mens

• Aether Horizon Ladies

• GoreTex 3 Layer Laminate:

  • Klim Badlands - Mens

• GoreTex 2 Layer Laminates:

  • Klim Artemis Ladies

  • Klim Altitude Ladies

  • Klim Latitude Mens

  • Klim Carlsbad Mens

Waterproof, “Z” Liners (waterproof membranes not laminated):

• Alpinestars Andes V2 Drystar

  • Mens

  • Ladies

• Revit Voltaic

  • Mens

  • Ladies

I’ll do a deeper dive in a future episode, complete with fit options for each category but in the meantime, I hope you enjoy this brief episode. And now, off to Virginia to do some riding for a week!

Artwork by: Boggytown

Music: "Life Is Good" by Joystock