Do you go out riding in the cold? If you do, an ATV jacket is essential. You can’t be comfortable if you’re not warm, and that can put a damper on any ride. There are a lot of options when it comes to a good riding jacket, but it’s important to find one that best suits your needs.
One of the first things to consider is what temperatures you’ll be riding in with your jacket. Do you need something for the brisk fall weather? Or do you need a jacket that can handle the bitter cold of the middle of winter? Not all ATV jackets have the same level of warmth, and you don’t want to end up with something that won’t keep the chills out or that will heat you up too much.
It’s best if you can find something weather resistant. Waterproof is even better. You never know when you might get caught in the rain while out on the trails, and you’ll appreciate something that keeps the water out. Being wet on a cold day is no fun, and even an extra-warm jacket won’t cut it if the water seeps right through to you.
You’ve got to be on guard against water getting in, but you’ve also got to find a way to get water out – sweat. A little sweat can soak poorly designed gear and quickly become uncomfortable. A good jacket is breathable. If you spend a lot of time on your quad in the cold, you might even want to consider investing in a jacket that uses Gore-Tex or a similar material. This allows water out (sweat) without allowing water in (rain or other precipitation).
Finally, there are other things that you might find important, like color options or pocket locations.
Rocky Mountain ATV/MC has a number of excellent ATV jackets that meet a variety of needs. Browse through our selection and pick the one that’s perfect for you.
Jim in OH
Great budget friendly mid-layer for those needing a little extra insulation on those chilly mornings. Works perfectly with my MSR Xplorer jacket without bunching up anywhere. It's great looking as well and I often wear it around the house or while out running errands when I just need something lightweight to keep the chill off. Would be nice if they offered it something other than black though (charcoal gray or red maybe).
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Really nice jacket for the money, sizing runs a bit large though and its really stiff.
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I gave this 4 stars because I've never used it yet. It is well made. There are shoulder (removable) pads so you don't have to wear under armor. It is probably great for adventure touring but I bought it for cold weather moto riding and it seems to bulky and warm
Read All Reviewsmichael in GA
Took the jacket and pants on a recent trip with rainy weather conditions and the jacket performed very well. For hotter days there are plenty of zippers to allow air flow. I usually wear an XL but needed to go up a size to XXL on jacket and XL on pants. Jacket is more of an European cut than American cut. Fits me well and I am 6'1" and 225 lbs, more on the muscle side than fat so to speak. I would purchase again. Materials and construction appear to be top notch.
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Fits nice. Feels nice. Looks nice. Does it's job. Protected me from the cold and wet
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Fits as advertised. Great mid layer with smart wool base. Used mainly for e-mtbing.
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