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I have Draggin jeans also-hot and heavy I think. Still use them if it's brisk out.I use Diamond Gausset Defender Jeans more often. Good Kevlar protection, just a bit lighter weight (but still substantial) and they have a nice feature in the crotch which, for me, makes them much more comfortable on the bike.I also always use Bohn armour pants, either solid or mesh as temps dictate under any of these options.
I live in South Louisiana and, yes...Dragging Jeans are hot in our summers. Heck, all jeans are hot in our summers! My solution has been to wear khaki 5.11 cargo pants. These are lighter colored to reflect heat, but have double fabric in the seat and pockets in the knees for armor. Along with a mesh jacket, these make an okay compromise when it's really hot.
I crash-tested a pair about ten years ago. The denim on both knees was entirely destroyed; the underlying Kevlar didn't show a mark.
what about you? what kinds of abrasions did you have?
I wear the Diamond Gusset Defenders as well. I do not find them any hotter than any thing else I wear. Of course I live in a hot humid area and am used to it.
Thanks, checking out AGV Kevlar jeans now. Looking for a compromise during Sturgis bike week. Would be nice to just throw on some jeans, do some riding and make the usual tourist stops without changing gear. Sturgis is normally HOT, HOT HOT...
I use DG Defenders also. They aren't much heavier than normal jeans. I also have a pair of Draggin jeans I don't wear because they are very heavy and I think too hot for summer riding.
Which of the 5.11 cargo pants are you referring to? There are several in their line.Thanks