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Written by Justin W. Coffey | photos by Kevin Wing. Posted in Equipment
As far as I’m concerned, a lot of adventure motorcycle suits on the market push this back. Mars biker mouse atmosphere. There is an overabundance of zippers, flaps, snaps, and pockets. For years, I opted for a more traditional jacket with a belt waist, the REV’IT! Zircon (now discontinued) with a pair of ADV armored riding pants – most recently the REV’IT! Pro Defender. I would associate them either with my faithful old man ICNE 1000 Elsinore boots if riding was going to be easy, or the Sidi crossfire, which saved my ankles from countless injuries. It’s a good setup, but with flaws, namely the inability to stay cool when temperatures venture into the 90 ° F range.
Offer the possibility to test REV’IT! ‘S New Off road jacket and pants combo, I was admittedly a little hesitant. The first colourway that arrived was silver-blue and looked too much like something a Power rangers could put. Luckily it was too small, so I sent it back and asked for the Silver-Red colourway, as well as the boring old black pants. I couldn’t convince myself to match the jacket and pants, and luckily the lighter colored jacket proved to be the perfect choice for those sweltering dual sport days in Baja.
Described as a “light and well ventilated garment with plenty of storage space”, the Off road characteristics REV’IT !, Ventilation Control System (VCS) which is actually a set of retractable flaps allowing massive airflow throughout the jacket. These, combined with the huge vents along the sleeves, kept me cool even on the hottest days in the desert. The Off road the jacket includes SEEFLEX CE-Level 2 shoulder and elbow protection, while the pants include the same knee protection with CE-Level 1 hip protectors. Unfortunately the Off road pants only have two vents, one on the thigh of each leg. And since they’re not made of a mesh material, I noticed a lack of airflow when sitting on my bike. Standing up, however, the zippered vents provided some cooling for my bits.
The Off road the pants have an adjustable waistband, a zipper fly and a sturdy snap button closure along the waistband. They feature a pair of water resistant pockets similar to cargo shorts. I found these pockets very handy when negotiating toll roads, where I needed a place to put pesos, a receipt or even my debit card and ID. In addition, the Off road the pants include a removable and waterproof thermal lining Hydratex Mesh mesh lining, which I haven’t used either, as most of my riding has recently been in Mexico or Mojave. But it’s good to know they’re there and if the weather gets bad I have an inner layer to keep my kickers warm and comfortable.
Like the pants, the Off road the jacket includes thermal and waterproof linings. Two flap pockets can be found on the front of the jacket, as well as large ventilation slits on the chest, adjustable shoulder straps on the chest and a storm collar. Overall the jacket runs small but leaves just enough room for a thermal layer. I usually ride with an old Klim Inferno jacket stuffed into my hydration pack, which turned out to be sufficient when the sun goes down south of the border and works perfectly under the Off road. The armor is more than enough for aggressive ADV or dual sport riding, and there is also a slot for additional back armor.
Overall, the Off road the jacket and pants have proven to be a perfect companion on my most recent adventures, both a two sport adventure in Baja and my recent road test of Harley-Davidson’s Pan America. The set is lightweight, has sufficient ventilation, sufficient armor, and the versatility to be a four-season setup. I will say the pants could be better ventilated and the knee armor doesn’t stay where it should, but I haven’t found any ADV pants that do yet. Overall, the Off road is a great kit for an adventure rider looking for something that will keep them cool on long days in the sun and has enough layering options to avoid cold returns home in the evening.
RevItSport.com
MSRP: $ 399.99 – $ 439.99
ADVANTAGES:
- Lots of ventilation means you won’t get hot
- Thermal and waterproof linings make this a four-season setup
- CE-Level 2 armor is more than enough for all your ADV rides
- The cut is European but not too tapered
- Multiple colors mean you can mix and match
THE INCONVENIENTS:
- When combined with the matching pants, you might look like a space ranger
- Pants are not wide enough to fit over proper motocross boots
- Two small slits on the pants are not enough to keep your legs cool
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