Textile long touring jacket suggestions

[Henry Cat]

Appreciate it's a bit of a minefield, however any suggestions would be welcome.

I only ride for pleasure, adventure bike mostly. I would like a longer textile jacket then my shorter Held jacket. I do like to ride on a dry winter day , I have a few jackets, especially for the summer . I would like a warm one , a bit longer and sub £200.
I am tall.
I have been doing the Sportsbike shop searches, however as ever reviews always vary so much

Any suggestions please.

[Wulf Sternhammer]

the LS2 full length jacket I have been using for the last 7 years or so has been brilliant. It has a removable liner and body armour.

It was definitely under £200 but I cannot remember how far under it was.

E.T.A. I am 6'4" and built for comfort rather than speed and LS2 jackets fit me just fine.

[podman]

Literally spoilt for choice nowadays.

I tend to visit my local J&S accessories/dealer and try a few on, surprising how the same size but different brand jackets feel and fit , over the years ive had most brands, only one that disappointed me (twice) was Dainese (quality wise) so I avoid anything from them.

[Bob_Defly]

I've used my Klim Carlsbad in all weathers, it's really good for touring, and vents much better than it looks. I've worn it in 35C+, plus it's pretty waterproof too. I really like it.

https://www.klim.com/Carlsbad-Jacket-6029-002

[Andy XRV]

podman said:

Literally spoilt for choice nowadays.

I tend to visit my local J&S accessories/dealer and try a few on, surprising how the same size but different brand jackets feel and fit , over the years ive had most brands, only one that disappointed me (twice) was Dainese (quality wise) so I avoid anything from them.

I have to agree, I've had various brands and the worst one by far is Dainese. I think the zips have broken on every jacket I’ve had and they’ve never been watertight. Trousers are no better either
Like above, I stick with Klim as they are far more robust and my 5year old jacket and trousers are still completely watertight.

[TheInternet]

Bob_Defly said:

Brief thread sub-plot: How did you find your Speed Twin for what looks like light touring? Would you do it again?

[mikey_b]

Henry Cat said:

Appreciate it's a bit of a minefield, however any suggestions would be welcome.

I only ride for pleasure, adventure bike mostly. I would like a longer textile jacket then my shorter Held jacket. I do like to ride on a dry winter day , I have a few jackets, especially for the summer . I would like a warm one , a bit longer and sub £200.
I am tall.
I have been doing the Sportsbike shop searches, however as ever reviews always vary so much

Any suggestions please.

I’ve been pleased with my Oxford Hinterland jacket. Laminated goretex-a-like waterproofing works well, comfy and good value. Breathes quite well in summer, but is warm enough in winter. Would recommend for sure, and it’s also in budget. Sportsbikeshop are priced well and good to deal with (I have the matching trousers, which developed a leak, but were promptly replaced by them).

Also, I think the Oxford Mondial jacket is similarly well regarded and may be slightly longer. Also laminated waterproofing, just a slightly different style and cut.

[KTMsm]

Anything will be warm, in the dry IME

I've got an RST that I paid £89 as it was end of line and it's perfectly capable of keeping me warm in the winter

The expensive ones come onto their own when it's raining heavily or you need lots of vents

[bigdrew]

I am tall and thin (6ft 2" / 75kg) and tried pretty much every jacket on the Nottingham j&S.

I ended up with the Frank Thomas legacy jacket in Medium

Other jackets which fit well were the rst Paragon and a halvarsons one (not sure on the model) both in medium.

Pretty much everything else the sleeves were half way up my forearm or I'd have to size up so much the body looked and felt ridiculous.

[Gingerbiker67]

I have been happy with my Oxford Mondial, but the thermal bit isn’t very ‘thermal’: in its favour it is however very thin, so I leave it in and add a second down type jacket if it’s cold. Might not be an issue for you, it’s easily removed.

Jacket will also zip into the trousers, limiting drafts. I am 6’3 and that is helpful to me.

It’s lasted 2 years/ 8k miles with zero issues. Still looks new(ish).

[Bob_Defly]

TheInternet said:

Bob_Defly said:

Brief thread sub-plot: How did you find your Speed Twin for what looks like light touring? Would you do it again?

Fine, I've done two tours on it now, got another planned for this year. It's pretty comfy, enough to to 400km-600km a day easily enough. A couple of Kreiga bags and it's good to go!

[GSA_fattie]

why not buy a heated jumper or jacket and wear it under the existing Held clothing?

a warm jacket doesn't stay warm if you are not generating heat through movement -

[Henry Cat]

GSA_fattie said:

why not buy a heated jumper or jacket and wear it under the existing Held clothing?

a warm jacket doesn't stay warm if you are not generating heat through movement -

My Held Jacket has become smaller since I bought it nearly 10 years ago . Like all my bike gear it shrinks as I get older (fatter)
I have two jackets arriving today from Sportsbike shop I will try out and report back

[Erast Fandorin]

GSA_fattie said:

why not buy a heated jumper or jacket and wear it under the existing Held clothing?

a warm jacket doesn't stay warm if you are not generating heat through movement -

Heated gear is the answer when it's chilly. Even the best insulated jacket will only delay the inevitable on-set of cold and that plus multiple layers underneath are bulky and uncomfortable; proper heated kit is game changing.

[anonymous-user]

Erast Fandorin said:

Heated gear is the answer when it's chilly. Even the best insulated jacket will only delay the inevitable on-set of cold and that plus multiple layers underneath are bulky and uncomfortable; proper heated kit is game changing.

I echo every word. Heated gear changed my life.

[Henry Cat]

OP here . I am sure heated jackets are great but as per my first post , it's only riding for pleasure. If it's cold I go 45 mins stop for a coffee and go home . I am just after a longer jacket with a bit of warmth.
I tried an RST and a Richa one yesterday, they are both going back .

I am going to have to go over to the Reading Sportbike shop and have a look .

Thanks for the suggestions all.

[anonymous-user]

Henry Cat said:

I am sure heated jackets are great but as per my first post , it's only riding for pleasure.

I'm not 100% sure how these statements connect

[Birky_41]

Just bought myself a new dainese D Dry textile two piece

Was about £200 top £200 bottoms. Really nice and warm this time of year - I've only got a tee on under

Has a built in bum bag at the back, linings that can come out, summer vents on jacket and trousers

Should do me proud. Just an idea for ya

[Fat Albert]

podman said:

Literally spoilt for choice nowadays.

I tend to visit my local J&S accessories/dealer and try a few on, surprising how the same size but different brand jackets feel and fit , over the years ive had most brands, only one that disappointed me (twice) was Dainese (quality wise) so I avoid anything from them.

If you live anywhere near the J&S head office in Northamptonshire they have a massive clearance section in the factory shop with top brands often less than half price, Luckily i live 8 miles from them and bought all my kit there!