[Ghostrider25]

It's interesting how things evolve and age when you ride every day. Overall I would say that my gear has performed well over the years and I have learned a lot about what works, what doesn't and so on. Basically, when ya have the right sh!t on, it's not so bad to wear! But you do go through things. I blew the right shoulder strap out of my trusty backpack the other night. Thank God it waited until I got home and was taking it off. It was a good pack, but not great. An Amazon special. Lasted a little over a year. I figured I need to do a lot better this time. I like to keep the load on my back at about 20-22 liters. I was kinda stuck between 20 and 25 but I stuck to my guns and got a Kriega R20

This thing is pretty bad@ss. The quad Lock system on the R25 was too technical and bulky for my taste. I think if I were doing more hardcore touring I would pick the R25. But for every day with some touring I think this is just right. Once you get it dialed into your body you don't even feel it on. I also got the little Kube that attaches to the left shoulder strap. Very cool quick access pouch. And you can strap the pack to the back seat if you want. It's a real versatile system. I'm very pleased with it.

 

[Ghostrider25]

So What else have I done equipment wise this year you ask? Well lemme tell ya! I know, too much time on my hands. Anyway, it was time for some new summer gloves, so I did my usual research and decided on these

Usually I buy from the store because I am a bit picky when it comes to my gloves. It was a calculated risk buying online but they just looked like they would fit my hand well. And they do. I really like the classic stealth look. The leather is of really good quality and there is great protective technology built into them. For 79 bucks these are a great Summer glove.

Edit: By the way, these are REAX Castor Perforated short cuff gloves. I got them from our good friends at Revzilla. They have a generous American cut. Usually I take a 2XL to 3XL but in these XL fit me perfectly.

 

[VicVisionBulldog]

No link? How rude!

I bought these not long ago and have really been enjoying them, especially at the price.

Fieldsheer Mistral Mesh Men's Leather Motorcycle Gloves All sizes | eBay

 

[Ghostrider25]

@VicVisionBulldog Those look really good, Dog. I think Field Sheer is a very under rated brand. I had some mesh gloves from them and they were great. In fact I still have them. Since my lowside I don't really wear mesh anymore. Those A Stars SP-2s saved my hands.

 

[VicVisionBulldog]

@VicVisionBulldog Those look really good, Dog. I think Field Sheer is a very under rated brand. I had some mesh gloves from them and they were great. In fact I still have them. Since my lowside I don't really wear mesh anymore. Those A Stars SP-2s saved my hands.

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Did the mesh not do well?

Those I bought really are nice. One of my favorite pairs I've ever had. They may be mesh but they have many little pads, extra cover flaps, and a good amount of leather. That part covering the knuckles is actually a fairly thick little pad that covers that entire area. I prefer soft padding across the knuckles ever since I busted my right had up at work. Hard knuckles will end up making my hand hurt on long rides. They for sure offer more protection than the other mesh gloves I've had.

I'm a big fan of Fieldsheer. Everything I've ever bought from them has been great.

 

[Ghostrider25]

@VicVisionBulldog I also still have a Field Sheer mesh touring jacket that is still in excellent condition, but it doesn't really fit me anymore since I lost the weight. What I do now is wear an armored shirt under it. Works out pretty well.

Yeah, it's just a mental thing now regarding the mesh. Everything I was wearing that day got replaced because all of it worked perfectly. Oh, I made an error on the gloves. They are A-Stars SP-2s, but mine are the V1's, not the V2's

The jacket did a fantastic job. I had on Rev-It GT-R-Air and it held up great. Yes, it did get ruined but nothing failed and the armor protected me. I ordered a replacement the same day.

I replaced the back protector with a Force Field level 2 unit. Amazing Summer jacket.