Touring pants

[UtahPete]

I respect everyone’s opinion and suggestions, that is why I asked in the first place. I didn’t mean to start a trash “talk” thread. I was simply asking how many people wear shorts under their touring pants? Is it better to have 2 pair of (Regular Levi) jeans or one pair of jeans and riding pants to save space? Any opinion on wearing either the KLIM latitude or Carlsbad pants was also asked. Consensus is wear armor (probably Latitude for me) and some do wear jeans, riding shorts and riding underwear under their riding pants. I was just trying to do a bit of research for my wife and I’s behalf and gain knowledge from others that may have experience in this question.

I thought it was a reasonable question and I tried to provide a different perspective on it than what I knew the majority group-think response would be. I hope you find a solution that you are comfortable with.

 

[jaherbst]

Why wash every three days? The longer you wear them without washing the more protection you will get. :joke:

Jack

 

[Navydad]

I wear just underwear under my riding pants. Motoport brand custom fit pants. My wife does the same. I have a set of Olympia Air Glide pants that I do the same in..

:agree:
As to armor or no armor I prefer armor. When a Buick helped me dismount from my Triumph in W.V. a couple of years back I didn't slide one inch. I did however land on my knees and elbows very HARD. What amounted to a few days of barely being able to walk or bend my elbows could have amounted to busted bones or even some surgery. I survived, Triumph survived, Buick paid the bills. I'll keep my armor in place.

 

[XB12X]

I still wear protective pants but not all the time. On tour I wear my Resurgence New Wave Jeans. I bought them for riding my two-wheeler but now I only use the F3-S. So Canadian pants on a Canadian 'bike'.

 

[strykerAKAmack]

Any long trips I take My Aerostitch Roadcrafter one piece , Aerostitch triple digit rain gloves and Aerostich Kanetsu Electic vest . Summer weather Once again Aerostich cotton
shorts . cooler weather jeans underneath. Usually a wicking t shirt with wicking socks with my leather 12" boots .
an extra socks n unders and thats it .
Short trips I've got AS ADI pants that I switch up with either a Olympia textile or a Joe Rocket mesh Jacket .
Helmet is a Schuberth Modular C4 , would never go back to a non opening helmet .
I've ridden single digits to triple temp wise and only time The Roadcrafter gets annoying is if not moving in hot weather .
The electric vest makes all the difference in the world I never leave without it .
Even on 3 wheels your still tip toeing above a really big belt sander .

 

[JayBros]

Why wash every three days? The longer you wear them without washing the more protection you will get. :joke:

Jack

Like WW II submariners!

 

[Switchback12]

I have Klim hardanger suit wear it all the time. In the heat of summer I wear my gym short, t-shirt and boots of course, then wear the hardanger over it. Also alway keep slippers with with me. When I get to my destination suit and the boots goes in the sidebars. Winter months slippers stays home suit will be over my regular clothing. I did cross country trip in June only thing I packed was few shorts and t-shirts and toiletries.

 

[Peteoz]

I thought it was a reasonable question and I tried to provide a different perspective on it than what I knew the majority group-think response would be. I hope you find a solution that you are comfortable with.

I agree completely, Pete.......and I don’t see this as a “trash” talk thread Wmoater..it was a good question. There are some excellent points for consideration here, and no one is being abusive....... I really appreciated Pete’s perspective. That’s not to say I will immediately adopt it, but I am a big boy and will make my decision based on how my particular circumstances fit the differing perspectives.

Pete

 

[jaherbst]

How can a post on what pants to wear have so many replys? Really it is a matter of preference. Some feel safe in their underwear, T-shirt and slats. Some can't get enough safety gear on to feel safe. If you ride on the edge all the time you can not have too much safety gear on. If your choice is the underwear, T-shirt and slats be careful out there. Here in the "old pueblo" when temps are 115* I ride with loose clothing, no skin on your entire body exposed to the sun good substantial footwear and of course Helmut and gloves. IMO full ATGATT creates way to much Heat and sometimes that is more dangerous here than anything. Many a rider here has passed out and crashed from heat exhaustion. Most of us wear a cooler soaked in water around our necks in the hotter months. As Lydia always said "a little common sense will get you to the end of your life if you are not in a hurry"! If temps permit, I wear KLIM riding gear and an Arai helmet. Not trying to prove anything here but after 68 years of riding and using Lydia's advise I have faired well.

Thanks to those who resurrected the St.George UT Rally by the way. Some of my favorite country to ride in and I did get a few hours in on the E-Bike. Will see everyone in Kerrville Tex in two weeks.

Jack

 

[UtahPete]

Here in the "old pueblo" when temps are 115* I ride with loose clothing, no skin on your entire body exposed to the sun good substantial footwear and of course Helmut and gloves. IMO full ATGATT creates way to much Heat and sometimes that is more dangerous here than anything. Many a rider here has passed out and crashed from heat exhaustion.

Amen.

 

[cptjam]

Full ATGATT can include mesh gear. Cool vests, even a veskimo. We ride everyday, and 115 is not unusual. Extremely hot or cold weather requires specialized gear. No reason to compromise on safety!

 

[XB12X]

Full ATGATT can include mesh gear. Cool vests, even a veskimo. We ride everyday, and 115 is not unusual. Extremely hot or cold weather requires specialized gear. No reason to compromise on safety!

Completely agree. Mesh gear is superb.

 

[strykerAKAmack]

Mesh is good Just be sure to hydrate more as your losing more water due to faster evaporation . I end up drinking twice as much water wearing mesh compared to a jacket
when its hot and muggy out .If just hot I wear the jacket or aerostitch