Motorcycle jackets and airbags might save your skin and bones, but ending up with the wrong jacket will mean you’ll hate wearing it; or worse, skip putting it on at all. The right jacket should fit you snugly without impeding your movement, and be able to fit your riding conditions and style so you’re comfortable and happy to put it on before you ride. Our buyer’s guides and reviews aim to help you find just that; the perfect jacket for how and where you ride.
I get the struggle. We are only given two choices on our bikes: rocking a protective jacket that makes you look like you’re cosplaying an extra from a sci-fi movie, or opting for a stylish jacket that offers as much protection as a wet paper towel. When you’re riding to a date or destination but …
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Just like burgers need fries, a beautiful cruiser motorcycle needs a perfect jacket to pair. But before you go grab any old piece of leather or denim off the rack, let me stop you. What you know about cruiser motorcycle jackets is probably completely wrong. You might think you can’t have protection with comfort: wrong. …
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I want you to imagine two trips: Here’s the first one: You’re on a backroad in the western Rockies, with 500 miles of mountains and desert ahead of you before you pitch a tent for the night. It’s a foggy morning, and you can practically smell the rain. Sure enough, the skies open up. You …
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Ever had this problem? You just purchased new motorcycle gear advertised as fully waterproof (not just water resistant!). You wear it out on an adventure or in your commute, confident you’ll stay dry and warm. Fast forward 20 minutes into your rainy ride, and you’re feeling like someone just threw a couple buckets on you. …
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If you’re a lanky rider, sporting an athletic build, or just plain big, you’ve probably faced this dilemma: Finding the perfect motorcycle jacket can feel like an epic quest. You either nail the arm and shoulder length, but end up wearing something that looks like a tent, or you get the midsection right and the …
With most things (except for motorcycle gear!) it holds true that they just used to make things better back in the day. Today’s fast fashion shreds after two wears, our food barely contains any real nutrition, our smart appliances go on the fritz after six months… Stop, Evan, not the time for a rant. Back …
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Listen, I get it. Choosing motorcycle body armor can feel like a daunting task with endless options and confusing specs. It took me breaking a collarbone to really do some research on it. What I found might surprise you… The standards, codes, and brands are simpler than you think. The materials used nowadays are miles …
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Let me guess… you’re already a member of the ATGATT (All The Gear, All The Time) brigade, and you’re looking to take it a step further? Or maybe you’re just here to stick out on your night rides or on ominous, stormy days. You’re in the right place. There’s a lot of debate about whether …
If you’re like me, every leather good puts you in a state of frenzy. My hands dart to my wallet. Card comes out. New jacket slides on. Smile appears on my face. Never mind the sweltering July heat when I step out of the store. I am a living embodiment of cool and calm masculinity …
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Is this your first winter storing a motorcycle jacket? I’ll get right down to it, because I know the feeling of staring down a winter without any riding, and it’s no fun. Get these few steps right, and you’ll avoid pulling out a mold-ridden, smelly mess for that glorious first ride next spring. It all …
