ADVENTURE RIDING SUIT

The manufacturer rates RS Taichi DryMaster RSJ729 and RSY270 at a 10,000 mm water column. Spyke Compass Dry Techno and Dainese Tonale D-Dry are also waterproof-labeled models, while HVJ307 uses a mesh outer shell with a removable water-resistant liner inside. Riders who prioritize rain should start with these branches. In prolonged heavy rain, water enters at the jacket collar and zipper lines.

Spyke Sahara Vented and RS Taichi Explorer AIR are the hot-weather branches inside this category. Start there if Saigon heat matters more than rain. Even with removable liners out, adventure gear remains thicker and hotter than a summer mesh jacket. Summer mesh suits daily riding under strong sun better. Try the vented jacket on in-store before choosing it for daily Saigon riding.

RSJ729 comes with a removable thermal liner. HVJ307 uses a mesh outer shell with a removable water-resistant liner inside. Fit the thermal liner for cold weather. Fit the water-resistant liner for rain, then remove liners in hot weather. Staff weighed the HVJ307 in size L at 2,200g with liners and 1,800g without.

For a short spell of rain, a water-resistant jacket is enough, and wet pants dry as the ride continues. On multi-day tours with continuous rain, wet pants make the rider cold, so the jacket and pants need the same water-resistant standard. RSJ729 with RSY270 is a DryMaster example. With a limited budget, buy the jacket first because it covers the upper body and joints.

RSJ729 has a chest armor pocket but does not include the chest insert. Store staff read CE EN 1621-1:2012 Level 2 (LV2) on the shoulder, elbow and back armor of HVJ307, the shoulder and elbow armor of RSJ729, and the knee armor of RSY270. For another model, remove its armor and read the label on that exact piece. Armor helps reduce injury; no gear offers total protection.

Women's adventure options include Spyke Compass Dry Techno and Dainese Tonale D-Dry. Adventure has the most size choices among BigBike's clothing groups. Use the sizing chart for the exact product, then try it on in-store before buying. A men's sample measurement should not be carried over to a women's model.