I'm so overwhelmed by all the choices of jackets and boots out there. All the reviews say pretty much the same thing about all of them. I need something for dry hot climate, money isn't a problem. Any suggestions for this age old question? I prefer something non-leather for jacket sake. Please and thank you.

Matty

It really depends on your budget. I like Revit and Rukka mesh gear, but they are pretty expensive.

If your budget is lower take a look at Joe Rocket or Tourmaster.

Revzilla have excellent video presentations of most of their products and pretty good customer reviews. For outright reviews take a look at webbikeworld.

I often buy used gear on advrider.com. I recently got an excelent pair of Rukka mesh pants for $200. They are $700 new.

Edit: I ok just read your post properly! Go for Rukka or Klim if you have the coin. The Rukka pants I mentioned above are easily the most comfortable piece of motorcycle gear I've ever worn, and since I'm a gear whore, I've worn a lot. I'm planning to ride from the middl east back to the UK in the spring, and I've pretty much made up my mind to buy a Rukka Armas suit. My friend here has a Rukka jacket that's 14 years old and looks brand new despite daily use. I prefer European sizing as I have spagetti legs and no arse so American stuff can be too baggy in the nether regions.

Money no object.. I'm assuming you want gear for travel/adventure..

I've been looking into this a lot lately as I'm updating my battered kit.

Boots = Sidi Adventure. Best out there if you can afford them. I've got W2 Adveture boots as they're cheaper.

Jacket = RST Adventure 2 jacket £250 , matching trousers £200.

They have fully removable waterproofing and thermal lining. True four season. Lots of vents.

Helmet = X-lite 551 My new lid. I love it.

Ted

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The RST gear looks interesting; worth a look. I've heard people say good things about the Rev'it gear. In the past, I used their mesh jacket and a normal Goretex Berghaus jacket for cooler / wet weather. Rukka's supposed to be good, too. What about the Klim Badlands / adventure gear? Personally, I went with a Stadler jacket and trousers. They're mesh with armour underneath, and have Goretex over counterparts that zip together when the weather's pants. The only real downside is having to carry the outer gear, but I'm happy to live with that. I wore this set up on a recent Moroccan trip - 43*C on one day! It was a heaven sent! When back in France, the Goretex came in handy, too .

You DID say cost not an issue!

As for boots, I would love the Sidi Adventure, if only they weren't leather! It sounds like a winner, though, for the majority.

I used to work in a dealership that sold A LOT of Revit gear.

50% of it came back. As waterproof as a teabag..

However, that was in 2009. Things might have changed.

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I never noticed this, possibly due to only wearing it in the Sun! When it rained, the Goretex came out!

I have sidi way mega rain boots they aren't leather full waterproof don't seem to get too hot. I read reviews of them online before ordering and they're pretty much all good and deservedly.

Comfy all day even walking. Discontinued but I think replaced by the tour rain or you can still find them online some places.

Best boot, lasts forever as well.


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If you are going to an area where sun is shining all the time, avoid black clothing. Light grey etc is best and looks reasonably clean longer.

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I'm going to borrow one of our massive 'gay as f**k' Harley ultraglides from work and ride it down to the hu meeting.. I just need a pair of chaps..

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If I do the HU meeting this year I will come down on my Harley Davidson. So that will make at least two of us. But your on your own in the Bar if your in Chaps

You'll hear me coming. I'll be playing BORN IN THE USA on full blast from the speakers... I'll have my Terminator glasses on and a stars and stripes bandana..

Chaps are part of the uniform..... I'll leave the arse'less ones at home to be safe...

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My Halvassons jacket is still waterproof 2.5 years and 100000kms later. Unfortunately they do not have light coloured gear, and not enough vents (enough for a scandinavian summer).

After riding through hot places, I would have loved more vents. And agreed as above, grey/light brown doesn't show the dirt so much...

Waterproofing- i'd avoid anything with a waterproof liner- this means that the bulk of the gear will be heavy and sopping. I took an extra waterproof jacket on the road for the worst days and can wear it around the campsite, nothing worse than setting off the day already soaked down the neck..

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I like my Klim Traverse jacket as it's waterproof if you do the vents up, but allows quite a bit of venting if you open them up. So it works well in the Scottish summer, ie very wet or quite warm to down in Croatia in September. Has no linings, which helps in the hot weather, but means you need a fleece, or two when its cold.

The Traverse has been replaced by the Overlander I think, and details of it here:

Overland Jacket

... two pages later and the OP hasn't been heard from. Ironic that no one asked the OP what sort of riding he intends to do and what his current gear is.
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Also ... I see about 90% of posts are from the UK, suggesting gear that is not available in the USA. Yes, we get KLIM, Rev 'it, Rukka but some of the other more obscure Euro or UK brands we do NOT get.

I'm guessing the OP is planning a TAT (Trans America Trail) ride. This ride is typically done in Summer. So yes ... can be brutally hot in sections. But also rain can happen.

I'd keep it simple and just get typical dirt bike gear with good strap on armor. Boots? No street boots ... that's for sure. But full dirt bike boots are out too as you can't walk in them. So a nice compromise boot is what I would go with, like these:

TCX Track Evo Waterproof Boots :: MotorcycleGear.com

or these:
Gaerne G-Adventure Boots - RevZilla

Neither are hard core Motocross boots but provide enough stiffness and Tibia protection for aggressive dual sport riding. Best of all ... both are good OFF THE BIKE, when walking around. Very comfortable but not Gore-Tex but are waterproof.

I've got the TCK boots as I've had good luck previously with the brand (formerly Oxtar). TCK boots are made in Romania, the Gaerne are made in Italy. Both excellent and versatile boots.

I'd wear a light pressure suit up top and pack a water proof enduro jacket for cool sections. For pants, vented KLIM Mojave or similar, pack rain pants to go over the KLIM pants if it rains or gets cool. It works perfectly.

Use normal strap on dirt bike type armor for knees, elbows (or pressure suit)
Padded shorts if you can stand the sweat.

Here are a few good USA stores to shop. Call them, talk to them. They will steer you right.

Adventure & Touring Motorcycle Gear - RevZilla
Motorcycle Jackets - Atomic Moto
MotorcycleGear.com (the new name of New Enough) :: Motorcycle Jackets, Helmets, Gloves, Boots, Luggage, Parts and More!

I've dealt with all three of the above companies. All are excellent.

You may get all that gear in the USA but we have another export for you............. Touring Ted in backless chaps