Riding without protection anywhere, let alone the 3rd world is pretty crazy !!
Adventurous as hell but "riding more carefully" isnt really the solution most of us would chose to keep our bones and brains held together.
It's a very personal choice though and it's 100% upto you and I do believe you should do what you feel comfortable with.
I have just bought Acerbis Koerta body armour... It's fantastically made, very comforable and cool and you can layer up over it with Jerseys, waterproofs etc... Even full enduro jackets with a million pockets etc. I think it's the best upperbody, back and rib protection I could have and is WAY more substantial than thin armour in an allweather jacket.
My perspective is that if i'm well armoured and geared up, I can concentrate on my riding and safety more than thinking about my sand blasted sunburnt arms and the pain of rocks boucing off my exposed legs.
If you're like most of us, you will invested alot of time in money in a trip and don't to spend your time in a clinic or hospital rather than exploring the desert...
Whatever you chose.. Ride safe !!
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Did some trips.
Rode some bikes.
Fix them for a living.
Can't say anymore.
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