Introduction Recently I posted that I had purchased an airbag vest so as one can tell from the title of...
Can excellent companion for riding jeans and similar pants are let down by a few design and quality flaws. Let’s...
From my own experience working with the Department of Transportation, I can tell you that the difference between being seen and becoming a statistic is simply this: visibility. Motorcycle riders are constantly exposed to risk because of their smaller outlines, so getting the attention of other drivers on the roadway...
Motorcycle protective equipment is something I’ve been getting progressively more concerned with as I get older. Having started riding on...
Unique designs really light up at night or in poor visibility when radiated with light. Well made and highly adjustable...
Introduction With winter getting into full swing here in the Northern Hemisphere some riders will be packing up their gear and winterizing their bikes until spring. Others will do our best to keep riding throughout the winter and as such, will be breaking out the cold weather riding gear. Winter...
The USTEK “Night Armor” safety vest uses an interesting type of electroluminescent piping that has an appearance similar to neon....
Thin, lightweight and well made. Vest can be inflated via a tube and uses air to act as an insulator....
Where Did This Come From? The United Kingdom, but there’s a lot more to this story… I don’t recall how I first heard about the Exotogg, but it was nearly 2 years ago I first got in contact via email with its designer Tony Hawkins. It was in the final...
Super bright reflective vests in a variety of designs are a lot of fun and help improve rider visibility. We reviewed...
The Roadgear LED lightweight mesh vest includes separate front and rear LED flexible light tubes. These can provide good visibility...
Introduction For many years now I have employed “ATGATT” when I ride. In my case, especially when commuting, this means I am wearing over-pants or other riding pants that will fit over work clothes. Being roomy enough to handle this situation means that the armor in these pants might not...
Over the past few months, I have been wearing an MLV-C airbag vest from Hit-Air. During this time I have...
Every once and a while, we find what could be called a “cross-sector” product. This PolyBrite lighted safety vest is...
The Forcefield Effect Last year marked my first encounter with Forcefield Body Armour products when I reviewed their Tech 2 base layer and Sport Tubes. It’s become my preferred everyday riding gear ever since because it keeps me dry and warm when it’s cold and cooler when it’s hot out....
The Rev’it Athos Air and the Oxford Bright Top Active reflective vests are excellent examples of lightweight comfortable hi-viz garments...