Downs
Touring Jarhead
I've had this jacket for about a year now and 16+ thousand miles. I bought mine in Hi-Viz but they also come in Grey and Black.
The Master is a mesh jacket Scorpion also makes the Commander jacket that is not mesh but built similar with some added features for colder weather.
The jacket comes with a zip in rain liner that in my experience keeps all water out even in good heavy rain. I usually don't even bother zipping it in I put it on first then put thejacket on over it which I find saves a lot of time.
I've found it to be comfortable from 110 degrees to low-mid 40s by using the rain liner during cold weather with a warming layer under it.
I don't really use most of the storage pockets because I carry most of my gear on the bike in saddlebags or a tankbag but I have packed spare underwear/socks/and shirt for a short jaunt for a one day stay at some family's house.
It has two storage pockets low on the front that are fairly large. Big enough to drop a DVD case in dimensions wise and are water resistant. It has two breast pockets one is horizontal and the other is vertical and easy to access with the clutch hand. I generally use this pocket to store my military ID and can easily access it even with winter gloves on.
It has a large lower rear pocket which I've only used a few times but is petty large and enough space in there for a thin polypro or fleece warming layer. This pocket is also water resistant.
High and centered on the back is the hydration pocket. I've used my 100oz Camelback resiouvor in there and it is provided with a passthough for the hose and a clip on the front of the jacket to keep the hose close at hand.
If you are into long distance travel and looking for a good quality jacket look no further. I do give it a lower mark for price because it is pricey compared to other jackets but compared to other 3/4 length touring jackets its on par or a little cheaper.
The Master is a mesh jacket Scorpion also makes the Commander jacket that is not mesh but built similar with some added features for colder weather.
The jacket comes with a zip in rain liner that in my experience keeps all water out even in good heavy rain. I usually don't even bother zipping it in I put it on first then put thejacket on over it which I find saves a lot of time.
I've found it to be comfortable from 110 degrees to low-mid 40s by using the rain liner during cold weather with a warming layer under it.
I don't really use most of the storage pockets because I carry most of my gear on the bike in saddlebags or a tankbag but I have packed spare underwear/socks/and shirt for a short jaunt for a one day stay at some family's house.
It has two storage pockets low on the front that are fairly large. Big enough to drop a DVD case in dimensions wise and are water resistant. It has two breast pockets one is horizontal and the other is vertical and easy to access with the clutch hand. I generally use this pocket to store my military ID and can easily access it even with winter gloves on.
It has a large lower rear pocket which I've only used a few times but is petty large and enough space in there for a thin polypro or fleece warming layer. This pocket is also water resistant.
High and centered on the back is the hydration pocket. I've used my 100oz Camelback resiouvor in there and it is provided with a passthough for the hose and a clip on the front of the jacket to keep the hose close at hand.
If you are into long distance travel and looking for a good quality jacket look no further. I do give it a lower mark for price because it is pricey compared to other jackets but compared to other 3/4 length touring jackets its on par or a little cheaper.
