Firstgear Mesh Tex Jacket
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Good down to 45
With my bikes windshield this jacket is good down to 45F. A vest under that makes it workable down to 35F (a little nippy).
I would buy it again when the time comes.
June 10, 2013
Overall, a very nice jacket
I bought this jacket to replace a competitor mesh jacket that had worn out. This is my third Firstgear mesh jacket, and easily the most comfortable.
Fit is roomy with or without the liner. Even though they are on the slightly large side, the padding is comfortable. I wear this jacket for daily commuting, so far I've been quite comfortable in temps ranging from 50 to 100 degrees. Because this jacket really flows a ton of air, I usually use the liner below 70 degrees. High temps aren't a problem, as long as you're moving.
My only nit would have to be the lack of a Velcro wrist cuff adjustment. Every Firstgear jacket I've ever owned came with one and I assumed this would as well. It does not, and the snaps don't provide the amount of adjustment I prefer.
Overall, I would recommend this jacket for those looking for a comfortable and durable mesh jacket at an economical price.
June 4, 2013
Medium Tall is nice for a 6', 40" chest, 170 lb guy
I had ordered a Firstgear Rush Mesh in Medium but the sleeves where too short when everything else was alright. The Medium Tall that this jacket is available in is perfect for someone of my build and size. 6', 40" chest, 170#.
Nice and cool. With the liner in, some long underwear, and a sweat shirt underneath it this thing is good for some pretty cool weather. I'd say lower 40s if you aren't going cross country for hours.
The darn button attached to the flap ripped out of the mesh and is now just flapping around like a flappidy flap. I can't mend it personally although it does seem possibly fixable, seeking a woman with skills who can.
June 3, 2013
Nice jacket with excellent airflow.
My height is 184 cm and weight is about 140kg. And 4XL jacket is a little bit shorter for me than I expected but the sleeves length is Ok.
It seems to me that materials have good enough quality. Elbows protectors as well as shoulders protectors are ajustable. At least they have 2 adjustable positions.
So I would recommend this jacket to others.
May 17, 2013
One-Year Review
I've had this jacket for about a year now so I figured I'd put up a review.
Pros: Excellent air flow. I live in Tucson, AZ and the only time I get hot is if I'm stuck in traffic. I have had absolutely no complaints regarding durability - it's as good as it was when I first bought it. I'm pleased with the liner and the amount of pockets.
Cons: The elbow and shoulder pads tend to move around too much to the point where I don't feel confident they would always be in the correct position if I went down. Part of this may be that I'm a smaller build, so it can feel as though I'm swimming in this jacket (even though I went with a Small). Luckily it's the perfect size for me with a sweatshirt on - and with the liner in, this accidentally became a terrific WINTER jacket for me here in the desert. I then went ahead and bought a Euro-cut Dainese jacket for the summer.
May 2, 2013
Good buy
This is my first time riding in warm weather and my first mesh jacket. After looking at a bunch of them and taking some advice from friends, I went with the Firstgear and have been very pleased with it so far. The liner has proved to be a nice addition as it allows me to wear the jacket out in the cool mornings, and I have used it in some rain showers (not big down pours...probably need real rain gear for that) and been very pleased with its functionality. With the liner out, this thing flows a ton of air. Armor is where it should be.
I am wearing the medium tall and am truly thankful for the "tall" length sleeves. The tall size and the liner were big selling points for me.
I definitely recommend this jacket as a quality, relatively low priced alternative in the mesh line.
April 29, 2013
Excellent Summer Jacket
I bought this for hot summer riding in Tennessee.
Cudos to Firstgear for Med Tall sizing. I'm 6'2" 175lbs 40" chest with long arms and it's difficult to find a Jacket that truly fits.
This one nailed it.
The armor is adjustable so I can get it in the right spot.
The removable liner works well and I ride with this down to
about 60 degrees with a t-shirt.
Great airflow in the heat!
Room for improvement?
I wish the armor pouches were more stable. Velcro around 4 sides of the pouches instead of two would have been better.
April 29, 2013
Hi-vis jacket looks good
I recently ordered the hi-vis jacket and received it in a timely manner. The jacket is as described and made of good quality materials. I ordered a large size, I have a 44" chest but I am only 5'6" so the sleeves are a bit long. But the jacket has a good cuff snap system made of velcro which helps keep it at wrist length. Air flow is good, had better, weight is good as well. armor in shoulders, elbows and back feel good and not.bulky. only minor complaint I would have is the collar. It is a bit stiff and rubs my neck because jacket rides a bit higher when seated. Collar could be made of softer material. Jacket does come with wind breaker insert which I have not used yet. Overall good jacket and great value for the hard earn dollar. Stay Safe, be seen!
April 22, 2013
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