
BILL in CO
I have been using the Malcolm Smith Racing Xplorer jacket and pants over the past year and a half while riding thousands of miles in the Colorado Rockies, Iceland and Norway, and the gear set continues to perform superbly in both cool wet/rainy and dry conditions. Multiple trips to Northern Europe gave this gear a true extended test: long miles, changing temperatures, steady cold rain, wind, gravel roads, and dry touring days. Through all of it, this jacket and pants felt dependable, comfortable, and ready for serious adventure travel. What I liked: •Excellent protection from heavy rain and wind during wet riding days in both Iceland and Northern Norway. •Comfortable enough for very long days in the saddle without feeling stiff or restrictive. •Worked well in dry weather too, with good airflow and easy movement. •Felt durable and confidence-inspiring on both dual sport and adventure riding conditions. •Practical pocket placement and secure closures made the suit easy to live with on a trip. What could be better: •Like most serious adventure gear, it is more substantial than lightweight casual riding apparel. •Riders in very hot climates may want to pay close attention to ventilation needs. Bottom line: I would definitely recommend the MSR Xplorer jacket and pants to riders who want dependable adventure-touring gear for unpredictable weather. This gear has kept me dry when conditions were wet, comfortable when the weather was dry, and protected throughout multiple trips. After riding with this gear in the Rockies, Iceland and Norway, I would buy it again and recommend it with confidence.
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Rob in NY
Excellent pants. They swoosh a little when walking but it's to be expected. They are indeed waterproof. What I don't like is they are a little long causing the bottom to bunch up. Another snap mid calf would make them look better. They have upper thigh vents and a vent about a foot long on each side of the outer thigh. An additional zipper below the knee would really help with warmer weather ventilation.
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Michael in CO
I've worn the pants on several full day rides. I usually wear either a 31" or 32" pant and the 32" fits great with roam for knee pads underneath. I like having ventilation zippers on both front and back.
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JORGE in CA
Quality durable heavy duty riding pants good price point. Will buy again
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Eli in UT
True to size and good quality for protection. Love the color palette and the fact that the pants have a front pocket. Well made constructed pants I would definitely buy another pair.
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COY in WA
Fits better than any other pant and doesn't have to big of padding on the knees where you grip the bike. On the actual knee itself there is no padding and it also gets pretty hot by your thighs because there is a lot of padding higher up.
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