HWK Mesh Motorcycle Jacket Riding Air Motorbike Jacket Biker CE Armored Breathable

I’m really happy with this mesh jacket for summer riding. It actually breathes and circulates air while on the move, which makes a huge difference in the heat. The build quality is solid, and the armor pads are well-placed inside the jacket for comfort and protection.The zipper was stiff right out of the package (as others mentioned), but a little WD-40 and chain oil fixed that easily.I also liked seeing the label: “Designed in Pakistan, Made in USA.” Many top-quality leather motorcycle jackets and boots—like those from Milwaukee Leather or Harley—are stitched in Pakistan, so that gave me extra confidence in the craftsmanship.Overall, I’m very pleased with the jacket. The airflow design really works, and the thoughtful structure shows attention to detail. Great value for summer riders.

If you're looking at this jacket, you're probably in the same boat as me. You want the protection of a (lightly) armored jacket but you also don't want to roast to death while you ride in warm weather. This jacket is a good compromise.I've worn it every time I've gone riding this year and so far it's worked quite well. The open mesh is very breathable even in mid-80s temperatures (I haven't ridden in hotter weather). At 35 MPH you get enough of a breeze to feel pretty comfortable. Leave the front open and you get even more airflow, though I tend to close it up in all but the hottest weather.It fits me well. I'm 200+ pounds and a weightlifter, and while I'm no Mr. Universe candidate, my proportions are wider and bulkier than average. I ordered a 2XL based on the sizing chart and it fits fine. Very roomy but not cavernous, and I have good shoulder and arm mobility. Nothing feels restrictive but the jacket fits well enough that it should protect me if I have a mishap.I don't know how resilient the armor is. For the $60 that this jacket costs, I'm not expecting it to stop bullets. I consider it better than nothing at all, and it will (hopefully) save me from a couple of bumps and bruises if I end up making friends with Mr. Pavement. I always wear a helmet and I have some armor along my spine and arms. I feel this is a good compromise between comfort and safety, and I hope I never have to prove it.I CAN tell you that the back armor doesn't interfere with my backpack. I've ridden with a pack several times including a couple of moderately long trips. My pack has a sternum strap so it cinches tight to my body. I thought the armor would poke the daylights out of me with a pack on my back but so far it's been fine. I have yet to try with fully loaded pack but if it's a problem, I'll just remove the back armor temporarily. It probably wouldn't do much good if I low-sided with a pack on my back anyway.I'm looking forward to trying this jacket in cooler weather. I may try wearing an insulating liner from an M65 field jacket under it as the weather cools off. If it gets really cold I'll either have to layer, or switch to a thicker jacket. I most likely won't be wearing this in late fall unless I have a REALLY thick layer on underneath, and at that point it makes sense to switch back to my leather jacket.I'm really glad that I bought this jacket. It's kept me moderately cool at speed even on a hot day and on an air-cooled naked bike (IE an oven with wheels on it). It also kept me pretty dry when I got caught in a pretty big downpour at speed on back country roads. My upper body was dry except for where the jacket was open and I felt comfortable despite slicing through a wall of rain at speed. I may explore other options from this manufacturer but for now I'm just enjoying riding in this jacket.

I was a little skeptical about the quality of the jacket from the price, but i figured it wouldnt have been a major loss, if it turned out to be a case of "you get what you paid for"...So i was pleased to find out when this jacket arrived, that the quality was superior, far surpassing my expectations of what might arrive. The jacket material (where its supposed to be protected), is very thick, heavy duty material, with very good stitching. And it doesnt bunch up, or 'bind you', when you raise or lift outward your arms, like some cheaper jackets would. I.e- that feeling like a jackets had the inner bicept, stitched to the ribs, right along with the expected circle around the armpit, (completely eliminating any real abilty to move naturally, or attempt even basic movements with it on, by any definition of reasonable).The mesh type areas are layered, so theyre breathable, but still provide quite a bit of protection from direct wind, (havent had a chance to experience wet conditions, but im expecting it will pass that testing as well based on the visible quality). Ive even worn this as a light "windbreaker" when not out riding but the weathers just been a bit chilly, and it was perfect for the occasion. Not too heavy i was overheating/removing it, but not so overly mesh that it defeated the purpose. Provided a decent wind shield, and just enough warmth to handle the slight temperature drop. Ive also even worn it on a couple early morning rides, with a hoodie underneath (a good reason to order size or 2 up), for a little extra warmth, without a cost to safety.Its zippers are all heavy duty, with a nice heavy 'clicking' zipper sound as they move, so they should definitely hold up for as long as the jacket does. The velcro also has very deep hooks and loops, so theres no issue with them getting a good strong hold to each other.The crash pads inside it, seem perfectly sized and very well placed, to give you a bit of a piece of mind, that if you go down, the slide wont shave down the parts of you that will make the most asphalt contact. Though i doubt these foam pads would prevent any broken bones, and hopefully i never have to test that, but they should definitely provide an adaquit buffer so you dont get serious road rash! Especially while coupled with the heavy material on the outside of the jacket helping the pads do their job.Now for the less desirable bits-Although i absolutely love the way this jacket fits, it is quite comfortable to wear (especially once you start "breaking it in, and it loses that 'stiffness' of factory new gear). However, you should definitely order up, as it does run small. I also wish the bottom was a bit longer, because if i dont strap the hip straps down tight enough, the jacket 'creeps' upwards during rides, (though its possible that the backpack i usually wear, might have a contributing part in that). There is also a velcro strap that hooks across the neck (a sensation i dont really like much), so i simply leave the velcro unhooked, and tuck both sides inside the jacket after i zip up. It might serve some kind of purpose, but i dont like things across my neck, (and im pretty sure that area of my body wont get much road time, due to the helmet, chin, shoulders, chest and even the spine side behind it, all having a full physical surrounding of it, in the event of an impact or slide.) So i opt out of that particular strap, and a simple tuck inside once the zipper is up, is all it needs.I also seem to remember the ad saying something about the inner parts being removable, but theres definitely no removing things from the jacket, unless you intend to do it with sissors in a destructive kind of way. And theres a random flap with zipper inside the back, which i think was there to help it form to your lumbar better. But in mine, it appears as tho the second side was missed when stitching the bottom, leaving this random flap, with a zipper in the middle, and no identifiable use. But i dont notice it while wearing the jacket, and its on the inside where it cant be seen, so it doesn't really bother me that its there.All in all, i would say whether its to protect your meat from the asphalt grinder, or simply because its a good quality, light jacket, with a sharp look to it, this jacket was definitely a worthwhile purchase. And hwk was a decent seller, the jacket came quick, quality and the price was friendlier then most. Im already looking at more gear from their store, cause some gloves that actually match the jacket, are probably going to replace my current ones... (for the, cough... *necessary* cough... cough..., matching asthetic value, obviously. Saving a few bucks on lower priced gear, doesnt mean you gotta look like an animal or run around dressed like a heathen lol).I gave this jacket a 4/5. The 1 star drop, mainly being because of the length of the jacket, being a bit short and contributing to the jacket 'creeping' during the ride. Still quite happy with this purchase. Hopefully ill never actually get to test it for its 'full' intended purpose, but if the unfortunate day ever comes that i do, ive got a fair bit of confidence that ill be very thankful this jacket will be along for the slide.