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Originally Posted by BugsOnMyBoard
So glad that we're still discussing teds fashion choices ages after he has returned because I need help too!
Planning Africa, west coast, currently in gear obsession mode.
Opinions please from those in the know - this is what I've got :
Top: armored jacket with mesh panels(rev it turbine) light insulating layer, waterproof layer
Bottom: either armored riding pants with mesh panels. OR carhartt double front pants with knee and hip armor inserted (this seems to work great! very comfortable and not sweaty) Waterproof pants over top of either
Will my all polyester nylon riding pants stink so bad that I won't want to put them on?will my heavy canvas pants take forever to dry when Im slogging thru mud in the Congo? Best compromise between the two?
Thanks for any opinions
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Jacket wise, I'd get a lightweight summer jacket with built in shoulder and elbow armour. No jackets come with decent back protection so I think I would always get a good quality and most importantly, a good fitting back protector. I wore mine all the way to Capetown and forgot I was even wearing it, even in the crazy desert heat.
Trousers wise, maybe look at the BMW Summer II pants. They get great reviews. Failing that, good summer weight riding pants with armour in all the right places..
Personally I find anything with internal water protection USELESS. What's the point in soaking your jacket through. They mostly leak anyway and make you sweat like a whore if you leave them in the jacket and then take AGES to remove/install etc.
Just get a cheap rain OVERCOAT and seperate rain proof OVER trousers. That way you can stay cool in the sun and just throw them on if it starts pissing down..
Best thing is, you can use them off the bike too so no need to pack another waterproof jacket.
For boots, look at these...
eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace
They seem to be getting rave reviews off everyone.
I personally think anyone who rides a bike in the 3rd world in anything but proper armoured riding boots is asking for trouble... But that's just me.
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