I bought this jacket a year ago and waited to review it so as to get a real picture of its worth as a riding jacket. If you want a touring jacket that will keep you warm and dry at a non Gore Tex price level look no further. I have ridden naked bikes in 40 degree weather and stayed very warm (with the thermal liner). I also wanted a jacket that had a water proof shell as putting on (and off) rain gear or a waterproof liner ins a royal PAIN. When you set off on a week long ride you never need worry about rain with this gear, I also have the vapor pants and almost always wear the jacket and pants together. While the jacket does have venting it is not suitable for hot weather riding IMO. I did not buy it with warm weather use in mind, I have a Rev It Tornado jacket for that. If you have not tried Rev It gear I encourage you to do so, it is very high quality and well thought out.

As to the jacket:
It fits well and is comfortable. The armor pads stay in place and vents direct air flow well and it looks good.
My only small complaint is that I would have wanted zippers at the wrists with hook and loop adjustments.
As to the pants:
They are the best I've ever owned with good fit and comfort. A mild complaint involves the ankles. I would like to make the cuffs tighter as they catch on the pegs sometimes. Thanks

5'4
170 lbs
Athletic build with a little fluff.
40.5 in chest

Fitment:
Per size chart, I should be in a large. Ordered the large but it was fairly loose for my taste coming from the sports bike world. And the sleeve were too long.

Ordered a medium and chest and arm fitment was perfect. Not tight or uncomfortable. Sleeve just a tad long but that was expected due to my height.

Function:
Rode with the jacket so far in the mid 40s to low 80s. To me, this jacket without the thermal liner is bearable at 70s - 80s F. It shines in the 40s-60s though. Was in total comfort riding in mid 40s and no thermal liner in the mid 60s.

Outstanding jacket with great features. I was looking for 3 season riding gear and this Vapor2 line was perfect. I’m 6’2” 180 lbs athletic build with 40” chest and got the large jacket. Fit was very snug (which I like) especially through the forearms and bicepts. My arms are skinny and the jacket adjustments are maxed out so if you have average or large arms you may have an issue. I wear a thin, long sleeve compression shirt as base layer which also helps me slide this jacket on much easier. If I were to wear a sweatshirt or flannel I would not get the jacket to fit. I love the ripstop material. Blocks all the wind and moves pretty freely. My first ride was in 45 degree weather and the jacket kept me warm and very comfortable. I also road in 65 degree weather and was comfortable as well but not too warm. I have not ridden in warmer weather to use vents or remove liner. Movement was good but a little tough to reach for my neck/helmet area. After a couple rides the snug feeling went away as the jacket broke in a bit. The only negative I see is the flap at the base of the neck can be annoying if not buttoned up as it flops around. Kind of difficult to move my arm up to find the hook that keeps the flap out of the way while ridding if I open up the neck. Great jacket. I also purchased the Vapor pants.

This is seemingly a great jacket. It appears well built. The fit is good, sort of. I followed the sizing chart and ordered a large knowing that these run small. I'm 5'7", 160lbs, slightly muscular/fit build. The fit was almost perfect. Fit was good around the chest and shoulders, but a little loose around the waist. The sleeves were snug, yet long even with the adjustment all the way out.

My biggest complaint about the jacket (and the reason I returned it) was the collar. It seems like a great concept. It's designed to allow you to adjust the snap for a perfect fit around your neck. The problem, is that once you find that perfect place and then snap it in-place, it slides out of adjustment as soon as there is any pressure on the collar. There is no way to get a snug fit because the slider for the snap just moves with very little effort. It does not lock into place. Seems like a minor thing, until you want a snug fit to protect against wind/rain.

I've been using this to commute for a couple months now, traveling north out of NYC 30 miles each way, a good mix of city and highway, with some spirited riding on the weekends in some twisties. I chose this jacket as I needed to cover all possible conditions between freezing and ~75 degrees.

After a couple months now, I'm extremely happy I went with this jacket. The insulation is very good, in freezing conditions you should simply wear a shirt, hoody and this jacket will keep your core warm impressively. There doesn't seem to be any leaks for wind or rain to seep through. In an absolute downpour the only place rain got in, impressively, was right under the chin, and a very tiny bit on the zip of the arm. Under normal rain conditions this jacket keeps you bone dry. As it gets hotter, after unzipping the insulative liner, open up the 2 front and 2 back vents and then the 2 arm vents and it had excellent ventilation. This could arguably almost be a 4 season, but I think anything above 80 or 85 could get stwamy.

This appears to be an amazing jacket for those that ride in all conditions. I suspect paired with the vapor 2 pants this would be a dream team for rain / freezing commuting that will take you through to the summer months where you should have other gear

I am 5'8" slim and do casual weightlifting. I bought the small and it was a tad tight in the chest. I got the right size but be aware it runs a tad on the small size in my opinion, in case you usually are 'in between' sizes.

The protection feels great without preventing mobility. I put in the back protector which does not impede my arm movement. I ride a vfr so cant speak for commuting with those ergonomics, but I do not see it being an issue, and this is with it already a little tight.

The one thing I suspect might be it's fault is the interesting rubber material front air vents. I am suspicious these will not stand up to time as well as zippers, but while they do, they will be better at their job of protecting you from the cold.