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Clouds on Tres Cerros and
Mount Fitzroy, Argentinian Patagonia



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Sounds like your on the right path for the less is more but still protected - here's what I've tried - good luck on your quest for the right combination

Bohn Body Armor pants and top - I use the mesh versions - Bohn mesh pants stay on under my Carhartt double front jeans or Duluth Firehose jeans or Aerostich jeans - they don't look odd and I've hiked miles in them - although sweaty knees are a part of the reality when hiking in the protective underpant. Over jacket when riding at higher speeds for increased abrasion protection is an easy vent textile bike jacket with protectors removed and Bohn top underneath

https://www.bohnarmor.com/
https://www.carhartt.com/category/ca...s-double-front https://www.duluthtrading.com/men/pa...e&viewall=true
https://www.aerostich.com/clothing/c...eans-and-pants
https://olympiamotosports.com/en-US/...ts/troy-s-army


Add this for chest protection to the top -

https://www.aerostich.com/aerostich-....html?___SID=U

Boot choices that don't stink for walking - offer some protection and don't look like space boots -

https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...-drystar-boots
https://www.aerostich.com/aerostich-....html?___SID=U , https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...gore-tex-boots , https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...oots?rrec=true

I wear lightweight relatively inexpensive separate hiking style rain gear over top and bottom (full separating side zip pants for easy on off- and a tall length for better lower leg/ankle coverage when seated even though I'm only 5'9") and the jacket has a zip off hood and pit zippers for extra ventilation.

https://www.rei.com/product/746581/r...in-jacket-mens , https://www.rei.com/product/127340/r...ants-mens-tall -
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FYI

Bohn Armor is on sale - 25% off everything this week if anyone is interested in trying - no - I'm not affiliated with them - just a happy customer.

https://www.bohnarmor.com/product-ca...riding-shirts/

discount code is HOLIDAY25
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