New opinions on preferred mesh summer jacket

[kingoffleece]

The IBA, which knows a thing or two about riding in all different conditions, published a detailed report about mesh and temp.  Long story short, anything over 93 degrees F and one will ADD heat to the body when riding while exposed to the airflow (mesh).  P14 above has it correct. 

Having moved to AZ I'm in the process of learning how to deal with 100 degrees plus on a motorcycle.  The learning curve is extremely uncomfortable!
Using LD Comfort stuff right now trying to refine what's needed.

Mesh up to high 80's and then a shell with the LD stuff.  We'll see how it goes.  My friend Moshe Levy, who writes for just about everybody in the States on a freelance basis had a very favorable review a while back in the BMW MOA publication.  He knows his stuff well.

[Vagrant]

When I know it's going to be 90+ especially where you live I use one of those cooling vests you soak in water. Just soak it in the am and put in a garbage bag until you need it.

[willowstreetguzziguy]

Yes, a few years ago I bought 2 cooling (hydration) vests from Revzilla.  One is thin and the other thick to hold more moisture. I soak them, wring them out, stick one in a zip lock bag and the other I wear under my leather jacket. I leave the leather jacket zipper half way open. Keeps me cool in in the humid south central PA. When the first on dries out after about 45 minutes, I switch and wear the other one. Works for me.