Dainese Gator EVO Gore-Tex Jacket

Dainese has a reputation of coming out with products that meet the highest standard of quality, in terms of protection, performance and comfort, and they always look great as well. This is all true of the brand new Dainese Gator EVO Gore-Tex Jacket. The Gator EVO is uniquely designed for long distance riding in all weather conditions (thanks to the Gore membrane) so whether you are going from San Fran to LA or NYC to Philly, this jacket will keep you comfortable the entire ride.

Check out our Dainese Gator EVO Gore-Tex Jacket Review:

The Gator EVO is equipped with removable CE rated armor in the shoulders and elbows. The shoulders also feature TPU inserts on the outside and the elbow armor gives great coverage down the forearm as well. Because this is a long distance commuting jacket, it is loaded with comfort features. The shell is a comfortable and very abrasion-resistant Cordura comfort material. It also vaunts elasticated inserts in FK fabric and ample adjustment straps located throughout the jacket. One of the factors setting it apart from the rest is the breathable waterproof Gore-Tex membrane, guaranteed for life to keep you dry. To keep you warm, there is a removable thermal liner with a removable double neck thermal lining. The jacket also has a convenient sleeve adjustment drawstring and air inlets on the shoulders. The main closure is protected by a storm hydraflap fastener to ensure waterproofing.

More features in the Gator EVO include pockets for a CE rated G1 or G2 back protector and a thorax chest protector along with ten outside pockets, two of them being waterproof. There is also aa jacket-trousers fastening system to connect motorcycle pants to your jacket. Overall, this jacket is basically the works and more when it comes to price, and further reinforces Dainese's brand name with its superior quality and sleek appearance.

To view more similar options, visit our Textile Motorcycle Jackets section. 

-Ka$hZilla

Related:
Alpinestars Tech Road Gore-Tex Jacket
Klim Latitude Gore-Tex Jacket
Dainese Bruce Gore-Tex Jacket Review

Alpinestars Tech Road Gore-Tex Jacket & Pants Preview

Brand new for Fall 2011, the Alpinestars Tech Road Gore-Tex Jacket and Alpinestars Tech Road Gore-Tex Pants are bringing an army of features to the table as AStars is ready to take their chunk of the ADV Touring market. Built with Gore-Tex Pro Shell, Gore's highest-end waterproof breathable and protective construction, alongside Armacor (Kevlar/Cordura atop Gore-Tex) which provides extreme levels of abrasion and tear resistance, the Tech Road Gore-Tex Jacket and Pants is ready to go head-to-head with the top offerings from any other high-end manufacturers. Complete waterproof breathability, a removable thermal liner, and a stack of other features makes us think that this is going to be a top pick this Fall and next Spring for the adventure tourer. Check out the Alpinestars Tech Road Gore-Tex Jacket & Pants Review:



Multi-season ADV touring, done by one of the best manufacturers in the business.

Stay tuned for our detailed video breakdown of this combo coming soon. Images and more info as it arrives!

-RetroZilla

Alpinestars Soho Gore-Tex Boots Review

Inspired by fashion, but built for motorcycle protection, the Alpinestars Soho Gore-Tex Boots offer another option in the AStars lineup that will keep you safe on the bike, but look excellent under a pair of jeans walking around town. Alpinestars has carved out one of the most paramount reputations in the moto gear industry thanks to their consistent delivery of top-notch products for all realms and styles of riding. The Soho Gore-Tex Boots are no different and will definitely appeal to the rider who doesn't like the entire world to know he just hopped off a motorcycle.

Check out our Alpinestars Soho Gore-Tex Boots Review:

The shell of the Soho Boots is a premium full-grain Italian leather that is soft and supple and inspired by the fashion world. Backing this leather is a fully waterproof breathable Gore-Tex membrane that is guaranteed for life. If this boot ever springs a leak, contact us, Alpinestars or Gore-Tex, and the boot will be repaired or replaced with no questions asked. Gore-Tex is serious about their waterproofing and breathability, and they stand behind their product for life. Internally, the moisture-wicking comfort liner will keep your foot cool and dry all day long, and the velcro-and-zip closure is backed by a Gore-Tex gaiter to guarantee the waterproofing remains in tact.

In terms of protection, this boot has everything needed to keep you safe during all sport touring and commuting scenarios. There is reinforcement in the heel cup and toe box in addition to double density injected TPU protectors that can be found layered under the leather at the ankle, medially and laterally, in addition to a double density TPU shin plate to protect the common footpeg-to-tibia bone break in a get-off scenario. The EVA foam footbed, which is completely removable, provides a high level of shock absorption and protection from impact, while the unique 3D tread pattern on the rubber sole adds to the comfort and grip.

These boots will perform phenomenally for the sport tourer, city rider and commuter. We've heard reports from riders that these can be easily worn around town for multiple hours, at the office all day, and the comfort stays in tact. And of course, the clean design and lack of buckles and external hard parts, prevents anyone from ever knowing you've got a moto boot on.

To see more options like the Soho Gore-Tex Boots, visit our Waterproof Motorcycle Boots and Alpinestars Boots sections.

-RetroZilla

Previously:
Dainese Fulcrum Gore-Tex Boots Review
REV'IT! Rival H2O Boot Review
Dainese Sechura Boots Review
Motorcycle Touring and Commuting Boot Guide

REV'IT! Phantom GTX Gloves Review

Designed to provide the highest level of protection from the worst of the elements, the brand new REV'IT! Phantom GTX Gloves will perform extraordinarily in Spring-Summer-Fall sport and adventure riding. REV'IT!'s teaming with Gore-Tex for their Fall 2010 line of gear was immensely popular across the board, and we think that this brand new glove will have the same impact in the riding community. Any time you can add the highest degree of waterproofing and breathability to the level of quality and engineering of a brand like REV'IT!, only good things come out of it.

Check out our REV'IT! Phantom GTX Gloves Review:

The REV'IT! Phantom GTX Gloves are a full goatskin outer shell for superb abrasion resistance, tactility, and lightweight construction. The entirety of the glove gets a WR finish, which gives the exterior water resistant properties that work in conjunction with the Gore-Tex membrane to keep the hand dry and comfortable at all times. The Gore-Tex X-trafit membrane is bonded to the outershell of the glove, which keeps the liner in place, ensuring the your hand will never pull out the liner with it when you take off the glove and that there is no chance of your hand getting wet even when it's downpouring outside. The palm of the Phantoms has multiple zones of goatskin reinforcemen, a Sure Grip panel across the upper palm and

inner thumb for resistance to wear in high-use areas, and EVA foam at the heel of the hand for vibration dampening. On the outside of the palm there is a dual comp palm slider, derived from REV'IT! race gloves, that will keep the side of the hand protected from impact but also allow the glove to slide in the event of a get-off. This works in conjunction with the goatskin reinforcements that wrap around the side of the hand and little finger for superior abrasion resistance. A TPU hard shell little finger protector acts in the same manner, allowing the hand to slide in the event of a crash. The PU injected finger knuckles and hard part main knuckle armor are all leather coated to maintain the sleek design of these gloves.

The Phantom GTX Gloves have elasticated panels at the backhand and mid-digitally to allow for proper movement and let the armor move with the hand when you're working the controls. There is laminated reflective paneling at the tips of the first two fingers, at the backhand, and at the outside of each wrist for maximum visibility. Rounding out, you've got elastication at the wrist alongside a velcro adjuster for a snug fit, and a single velcro cuff closure that is large enough to be worn outside the jacket but can be tightened and worn inside of the jacket if desired. Overall, REV'IT! has produced yet another winner for the sport and adventure riding community.

To see similar glove choices, visit our Waterproof Motorcycle Gloves section.

-RetroZilla

Related:
REV'IT! Spring 2011 Gear Reviews
REV'IT! Orion GTX Gloves Review
REV'IT! Bastion GTX Gloves Review
Alpinestars Fall 2010 Glove Reviews

Klim Traverse Jacket & Pants Review Video

We have been riding in the KLIM Traverse Gore-Tex Jacket and Traverse Pants enduro style suit for about a week in and out of the rain. We have not had a chance to really put this crossover suit through its paces offroad yet, but hopefully we will shortly. We will report back when we've beat the hell out of it further.

The Klim Traverse Jacket and Traverse Pants utilize Gore-Tex Performance Shell technology and are rated as GORE-TEX Storm Tested for enduring waterproofedness.

In the meantime we shot a full HD Klim Traverse Review Video which walks through the whole suit, its nuances and we offer our opinion of it thus far in the formative stages.

Also we started an ADVRider.com forum Klim Traverse thread with our connect the dots breakdown of the key and finer points of the suit.


More to come...


-BoochZilla