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with a ¾-length design, which means

the Darien is longer than many other

jackets. While riding, I did the famous

“cutaway” hem roll to minimize the

material in the front while sitting.

However, having a longer jacket is

valuable, especially while riding in mud

... or falling. Overall, the fold-down

collar, cinches and well thought-out

pockets make this the best jacket overall

that I’ve ever ridden in.

The AD-1 Pants

The AD-1 pants retail for $522 and come

in black, grey or tan. The pants have

articulated knees and a gusset crotch,

which makes the pants incredibly

comfortable to ride and move around

in. The pants have a two-way zipper

from foot to hip on the outside of each

leg, which is great for accessing things

in your pants pockets, taking the pants

on or off while wearing boots or for

easy access in case of a leg injury. (The

worst thing when someone has a leg

injury is cutting off the riding pant to

assess the damage. Not only does this

completely ruin the rider’s gear, but it

also exposes them to sometimes harsh

conditions.)

The downside to the AD-1 pants is

the lack of vents, although I still found

the material to be very breathable in hot

conditions. I am sure Aerostich has its

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All of the pockets are well thought-out and designed

for the traveller. Both chest pockets are easily acc-

essable and big enough to hold maps, or magazines.

The Aerostich AD-1 pants come with a money belt.

Sorry, cash is not included.

reasons for not including vents – most

likely, that it could compromise the

quality of the pants.

The only thing I would suggest to

people who are thinking of purchasing

Aerostich gear is to know the difference

between the types of padding offered

in the suits. The Darien jacket and AD-1

pants come with the option of TF3 or

TF6 armour for the elbows, shoulders

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in colder weather (from 12 C – 24 C;

TF6 is stiffer in cold weather and

softens up around 21 C. Getting the

pants to mould to your body takes

some time. Understand that this gear is

like a wearing a new pair of Carhartts;

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in, you’ll never want to ride wearing

anything else.

If you’re looking for gear that that’ll

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you plan to wear for many kilometres

and years to come, the Aerostich jacket

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considered as you shop around. The

company stands strongly behind its

gear and have put years of experience

into its garments, of which are made

in Duluth, Minn. When you look and

feel an Aerostich suit, understanding

why so many people continue to wear

theirs after many years of riding isn’t

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of kilometres while wearing this gear

and the Darien jacket and AD-1 pants

now are my favourite set of riding gear

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top-notch. I would highly recommend

Aerostich to anyone looking for some-

thing to wear that will be comfortable

for riding in any conditions and on any

terrain.

About Aerostich

Aerostich, created in 1983, remains

a grassroots company with deep

values in local production, quality and

customer service. If your Aerostich

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the company know. You will pay just

the shipping charges when returning

the garment and the company will

exchange a standard suit for another

to ensure you ride away in the perfect

gear for you. As well, the company

offers easy repair options: all suits can

be repaired at the Aerostich warehouse.

The Roadcrafter suit, for example, is

made of 120 pieces, so if you badly

abrade a section, you can get just that

piece replaced. This gear is also famous

for its durability to withstand abrasions

on hard surfaces.

Aerostich also has a “Ride More”

guarantee with its one-piece suit: if you

aren’t riding your motorcycle more with

your new gear, you can send it back

for a full refund within 30 days. Call

1-800-222-1994 or go to aerostich.com

for more information.

IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR

GEAR THAT THAT’LL KEEP

YOU DRY, FITS PERFECTLY

AND THAT YOU PLAN

TO WEAR FOR MANY

KILOMETRES AND YEARS

TO COME, THE AEROSTICH

JACKET AND AD-1 PANTS

SHOULD DEFINITELY BE

CONSIDERED

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