Protective jeans

[Droopy Dick]

I still wear a pair of Shoshoni jeans that I bought 8 years ago.

Armoured knees and hips, as well as double thickness heavy denim on knees, hips and seat.

And HG do some 'Airflow'-type trousers and jacket, less costly than BMW gear, but armoured. It's very comfortable in hot weather, but if it rains, you'll get wet!. But then you do with jeans.

 

[aspad]

Agree with Stephen and others about draggin jeans comfort and coolness + the extra padding on the knees and arse helps you to keep warm in cool weather too. I have the cargo pants and they are just about the most comfortable jeans I have ever had. They appear well made but I have not tested their abrasion resistance. I wore them last week on an offroad trip with enduro knee pads underneath - it worked well and I may do this more often.
BTW agree with Stephen re evaporative cooling with wet cotton - it doesn't last very long when over 35C + travelling at speed but it works well for a while

 

[Mikef]

I also wear Draggin Jeans - got a black pair and the new blue black denim ones (bought the black ones at Charlie Williams in Chester for 2/3 the price they are in Aus ..... and they are made in Aus... go figure !!!)

Fit and look just like normal jeans - one thing I have found though is in really hot weather ie 35 plus I get a sore bum from the Kevlar maybe its not wicking the sweat away so have found that a pair of cycling pants underneath help.

Mike

 

[stephenm]

And how are you wetting the thigh area exactly?

On that run it was 42*C. When I took a swig from my hydration pack, the water in the tube was warm. I pinched the bite valve between finger and thumb and let it squirt onto my thigh for a few seconds until it ran cooler. Then I had my drink. 10 minutes later, I'd repeat the process on the other side. Before you set off or at a fuel/rest/food stop you can also splash some water around. It's a pleasant feeling compared to that sort of heat.

Stephen