REV'IT! Outback 2: For the Brave

We are in the dead of winter. It is cold and dark but that does not stop the most hardcore of riders and commuters from throwing a leg over their bike. If you are one of the brave few that does not let Mother Nature tell you when it is time to put the bike away, you need a jacket that can adapt to the conditions of this harsh time of year. Enter the REV’IT! Outback 2 Jacket.

REV’IT! is a European brand known for being a leader in quality adventure, touring, and sport riding gear. The REV'IT! Outback 2 Jacket is aimed at riders looking to tackle 3 season wet and cold weather riding while keeping that classic understated REV’IT! styling. The Outback 2 is a ¾ length jacket that has a redesigned waist adjuster which allows you to change the height of the jacket vertically. With an array of vents and a full sleeve thermal and separate full sleeve waterproof liner, the rider can stay comfortable in a wide range of weather and temperatures.

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The Outback 2 has lots of adjustment and accordion stretch panels to ensure a comfortable but proper snug fit. When it comes to protection the 1600D elbows will provide you with tons of abrasion resistance and the Knox armor in the shoulders and elbows will take care of the impacts. There are also reflective panels to make sure your are noticed in low light conditions. Storage should not be an issue with a rabbit pouch, chest/hand warmer pockets, and a few interior pockets. Additionally, the REV'IT! Women's Outback 2 Jacket is also available for female riders.

The Outback 2 is the perfect stepping stone before getting into the more expensive and more ADV oriented like the Sand 2. At $350 the Outback 2 brings a lot of versatility to the table. If you are ready to tackle the roads all the way into the spring, the Outback 2 is ready to get you there safely and in style.

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REV'IT! Outback 2 & Tornado 2 Jackets: New Look

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For those of you who don’t know, the American International Motorcycle Expo in Orlando, FL is basically like the High School Prom for all things relating to motorcycle gear. It is a big event in a grand venue, there a ton of fancy rides, and all of the focus is on the clothes. The main difference is just that at AIMExpo, the attire that is grabbing everyone’s attention is usually in the display cases, not on the attendants.

One of the most notable names in the industry has announced some of their new lineup for 2016, and as such, they have garnered a ton of attention thus far. With the REV’IT! Outback 2 and REV’IT! Tornado 2 jackets on display, we finally have gotten a glimpse into the newest era REV’IT! ADV gear, and it is a glimpse that we like.

While the hard facts on the technical aspects of the jackets are not totally solidified at the moment, what we can comment on are the look of each, and the direction that we see them going. For the Outback 2, the outward appearance is tweaked, even if only slightly. From the reimagined pocket scheme that have streamlined the button closures, to the noticeable incorporation of more elastication, the first glance at the Outback 2 is encouraging thus far.

Next on the list is the REV’IT! Tornado 2 jacket, and this one looks quite a bit different than the original. While the ardent attention to detail and quality of construction will undoubtedly remain (it is a REVIT jacket after all!), the cut of the new Tornado 2 is noticeably more aggressive than its older brother. Functionality of the Tornado lineup will always be geared at flowing a ton of air, while also providing a bit of added functionality through varying conditions, but for 2016 it appears that they slimmed the package down a bit for a more streamlined ride.

More to come on REV’IT! and many others. Keep it locked, we will keep the info flowing!

Have fun out there, be safe, and as always…

Enjoy the ride,

Juice