Thanks for the advice i appreciate it and i do understand the importance on staying hydrated but i was just asking about how long a cooling vest would last out in the heat (100+ temps)
You can always stop at public restrooms along the way and "recharge" the cooling device (vest/collar).
You could work up some kind of sprinkler going across your chest, hooked up to a Camelbak, so as you are cruising along you push a button on something that would pressurize the bladder slightly. Put it on the outside of your t-shirt so the cotton soaks up the water.
The ambiguous, yet accurate, answer is it depends on how much airflow your jacket provides at your target speeds, and also ambient humidity. I recall mine in 100+ degree F temps in low desert humidity would last a couple hours of good cooling, followed by a trailing off of cooling for another hour or so. It's a balance of time versus cooling effect. It only holds so much water, and anything that retains then releases water can cool you a lot for a short time, a little for a long time, or anything in between, depending on the aforementioned factors, including garment design. I will say that the gel bead vest wasn't good at cooling me off if I waited too long to put it on. Better to put it on early and keep the core cool, than to wait until one is overheated then expect a relatively slow evaporation to work miracles and bring it back down. But good luck if you buy one of those gel bead vest thingies. As I mentioned, the longevity of mine was abysmal.
aerostich roadcrafter light in high vis with full pads and back protecter. good from 40 F with fleece underneath to 90+ F with T-shirt. $1000, but the only gear I wear.
My Roadcrafter is due to arrive in August. I can't wait! Do you notice cooling air coming in the front vents?
I have a nice Tourmaster Epic that does not leak when the vents are closed, but now that warmer weather has gotten here, it is not practical when I have a Motoport air-mesh Kevlar jacket hanging in the closet.
I just want the Roadcrafter for the commuting simplicity. I won't have to carry rain gear anymore, and it is on/off in seconds! And working 8PM - 4:30AM I don't have to worry about heat-of-the-day issues.
I've got a 48 chest, I went with a XXL and it's kinda baggy. I could wear a thermal shirt under it no problem. The wind proof liner that comes with it definitely works, I took it out on my first ride, and I won't be looking for it until it gets into the 60's.
Well then now that we have settled the fact that the 3 of us have the exact same jacket, my cbr is black with red wheel tape..if u guys have the same too lets ride lol
for the really really hot days i use the Icon armor vest. It doesn't protect your arms but itll definitely help if you take a spill. sometimes ill just wear it under a thin hoodie. (or over top of it)
I have that armored vest, and another cheaper one I got from Cycle Gear. The Icon definitely has good moisture management. My Cycle Gear back protector feels basically like an insulator in the heat, building up heat to an intolerable level quickly. The Icon has good ventilation and the material wicks perspiration away from your shirt. I only use my cheapie in the winter now.
Not going to read entire thread, but I just got a speed and strength trial by fire jacket (mesh) that's cool enough to wear walking through a mall on a 80 degree day. Riding home at night it was actually a bit chilly (air temp 74 at the time). Even the fit rocked for me, perfection.
My only misgivings is that the armor that it comes with is a bit on the thin side, slightly thinner than my alpine stars jacket.
Bohn undershirt and good to go if you think it's too thin.
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