Got it in the mail !!! After some mixup Knox came through with two day delivery. Wow they really are great people there. I purchased the pants also so I can wear shorts etc and be safe. It all fits great, ( except that I need to lose some middle real estate, I look like a Snake that swallowed a Basketball ). But that’s ok. Just another project !! I wore the shirt under my VPD bike jacket after I removed it’s armour. Works fantastic. Thank you for all your help Megan, keep Happy, keep safe, and above all.... keep Riding !!!

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Wow that's fantastic, James! I'm so glad it worked out and my experience with them has been great too. I just received my replacement jacket they sent over! Enjoy your new gear and safe riding.

Just bought myself the pro utility version for the summer and it’s soooooo comfortable and the level of armour is amazing especially the back pad is huge but comfortable 👍

Thanks Megan. As a person who has 12 feet of closet dedicated to riding gear, being able to layer is a very nice feature for those who don't want 12 feet of gear. LOL! Nice that you can wear fashion jackets over the protection for those times when you don't want to look like you are in full gear. Hope you are staying safe and can get out and ride soon.

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Haha exactly! 😄

Excellent review, clear and concise. I have noticed the jacket in a number of your videos and wondered about it, and now we know. 👍🏻👌🏻😊

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

It's definitely my go-to piece. Thanks for watching, Simon!

Thank you for this detailed review you went deep even turning it inside out. I've been hesitant between this one and the Zephyr Pro. I'm sure this jacket is even more resistant with the MK2 version but I believe Zephyr Pro will be my choice

Thank you so much for your review! I live in Canada and have been having the hardest time trying to find it in stock here and was worried about ordering from their site. Nice to know that it’ll show up and how much to expect in duties and what size to get. Thanks again!

Liked this video when u dropped the chest protector...many would have edited it out, but u went with the flow. 👍🏼

Awesome video with very useful information from someone who used it for a long time. Thanks for doing it.

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it useful!

Recently got this piece (Knox is having a great combo sale on the urbane pro and an outer jacket right now) partly based on the strength of this review. Seriously the most comfortable and confidence inspiring armour... I ended up stripping the armour out of my leather jacket and wearing this under it for the colder months just cause the armour is more snug under so many layers than it would be on my outer jacket. Love it. Many thanks and subscribed.

@MeganKaptein

3 жыл бұрын

Johann, glad to hear you're enjoying it as well. I think you've got the perfect combo there with the armour for impact and leather for abrasion. Safe riding!

@JohannKwan

3 жыл бұрын

@@MeganKaptein thanks! Safe riding to you too!

Thank you Megan for the review. Very helpful!

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pedrum!

Looking forward to your next ride video.

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Working on it currently!

Loved hearing your take on the jacket, even being able to offer up a real world crash review! I got this jacket along with the chest protector not too long ago, and though I was very hesitant to buy it at first because it cost far more than the mesh jackets I was also looking into, the fit and finish, the fit, and the malleability and comfort of the armor, far exceeded my expectations. Agreed on the chest protector awkwardness. The jacket fits my body so well it’s like a good pair of riding gloves to me, but stick that chest protector in, and it looks and feels like an afterthought with the way it protrudes outward. I’d say though, above all, it’s the versatility that easily pays for itself and rightly justifies the cost for me. Knowing I can use this as a stand-alone jacket in the summer heat as opposed to being tempted to squidding out, while also serving as a great underlayer beneath my main sport jacket in adding that extra bit of impact protection, is what leaves me completely satisfied and not at all regretful of spending the extra cash.

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Ben, thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts on your jacket. Interesting to know the male version of the chest protector is awkward as well. Hopefully they improve it in future versions!

Hi Megan. That was a great review. I'm glad the jacket protected you when you went down. Having good gear is something I decided I should look at too and after a bit of searching on Amazon I ordered a pair of riding pants as well as a jacket that both had pretty good ratings and reviews. I was really happy when they came that they actually fit. Mine aren't Knox (ILM for a jacket and HWK for pants) but all in all I like them very much. The one thing I found very uncomfortable though were the knee and elbow pads so I actually removed them. I wasn't so worried about going down as I was about comfort and weather protection. I guess I could always find more comfortable pads if I decide to put some back in at some point. Have a great day and keep up the excellent videos.

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to know you invested in getting some riding gear! It is definitely worth the investment, in my opinion. I'd highly recommend you look into the Knox protectors are replacements. I've used some pretty bad quality ones over the years. Especially riding in cold weather, some cheap protectors become so hard they actually caused bruises just from wearing them. The Knox ones, like I mentioned, are the softest and nicest ones I've encountered, and my elbow wasn't bruised at all when I hit the rocks, so I give the pads 10/10!

@timsretirementjourney8323

4 жыл бұрын

After watching your Knox review video I was thinking the same thing. Thanks again Megan. Have a great day.

Fantastic Review , I’m looking into this jacket as well , due to the fact that I do a lot of off road riding as well and live in Australia ( so it’s HOT 🥵) in most places most of the year or half the year if you live in the southern parts. I also like the fact that you can layer up .

Thanks Megan, really thorough review, very useful, I think I might have to get one of those.

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Safe riding!

I’ve seen a lot of ads about this brand on instagram, i was really sceptical about this « anti - abrasive mesh » not only concerning the event of a crash, but concerning the durability/wearing. Your review confirmed my thoughts :) Appart from that, nice video, keep posting reviews ;) ! Take care, especially during these weird times.

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much and glad I can shed some light on the product. I know that it's always helpful to get real rider feedback on products before purchasing. :)

@mikeskidmore6754

4 жыл бұрын

Knox is the Brand that started the Armored padded street riding gear Industry.. I think at one time Leathers were just leather no padding or armor ..

Great review. Thank you. You helped me decide on this shirt.

Thank you so much for this review! It definitely helped me a lot with my final decision to buy it. :)

@MeganKaptein

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

Just got mine yesterday. Removed the back pad because I wear a hellite Turtle airbag vest. Quite an amazing material in that pad. It is super soft , but goes very hard if you hit it with something solid. Scratching my head how material scientists came up with that. I am pumped with the layering possibilities. If super hot, I can put my cooling vest under. MY Warm and safe heated vest fits decently underneath if cold. My Gore Tex outer Layer fits great over everything. So minimal stuff and I can deal with Freezing to boiling on the same ride and have VG protection. BTW, you can upgrade the elbows and shoulder pads to be CE2 like the back pad. Increases bulk a bit in those areas. They should take your design improvements seriously, as they are spot on.

Great review. I’ve got some Knox gear too. I bought the Knox action shirt but I got a free upgrade to level 2 armour. He difference is the action shirt claims no abarasion resistance. So I always wear it with leathers or heavy textile outer layers. We’re based in Nha Trang Vietnam now until we can go home to Mongolia. I bought a bull-it covec airflow undersuit and put the Knox armour in that. It’s far more protective than the Knox urbane pro or even zephyr pro in terms of impact abrasion protection. Plus it can be layered or worn alone. It’s now my daily jacket in Vietnam because it flows a ton of air but without the weakness of mesh. Almost any mesh, except one that incorporates aramid (or covec which is similar) is a very weak link. The cuffs of mesh garments are a very common failure point in polyester mesh garments because they are pulled on and off constantly. I believe Knox may do the right thing and replace your jacket under warranty. Love your channel.

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Wait, you mean I wasn’t the only person in Vietnam who wore motorcycle gear?! I thought surely I was the only rider in the entire country who geared up haha. Martin, thanks for weighing in on the topic and providing your suggestion of the Bull-It Covec. That’s a new one to me, so I’m definitely going to research the availability here in Canada. Since you’re based in Nha Trang, you understand the importance of breathability that some people living in cooler climates will probably never quite get. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Safe riding out there!

@martinfoster5163

4 жыл бұрын

Haha. There are just a few people wearing any kind of protection but I’ve been here 6 months now so I do see a lot of people. I wish they’d wear more but it’s hard to change people’s bad habits.

Liked the details about wearing out areas. Wish someone in Canada was stocking them

I just ordered the mk2 of this jacket. Looking forward to trying it on. I love the way the branding is inconspicuous and subtle.

@MeganKaptein

9 ай бұрын

I've got my eye on the new Honister jacket which has AAA rating!

@JayyBird93

3 ай бұрын

⁠@@MeganKapteinhave you gotten the honister yet? I wonder how they compare in the heat

Thanks for the review Megan cheers from Australia

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks David!

Thank you for the review Megan very useful.

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Glad it was helpful.

Thanks for the honest review. Appreciate you

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Looks like a good custom type fit, and you look good in it, good job wearing the gear its critical...........

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, and yes, I agree that gear is very important.

Owning one myself, I agree with most everything you said. I knew a front chest protector was available, yet I never put 2+2 together to know why on Earth there is a chunk of Velcro hanging in the front on the left side. I ripped a shoulder pad pulling it out of the pocket. Now I know to be careful and not rush the process and don't force the pads out. They are on the Third version now with thinner lighter pads and larger pockets. You say it fits rather tight.. You are 5'10" wearing a small and I am 5'4" and need a Large .. We are all not built the same.

Hi , Looks like it would work well as a summer jacket. Nice 👍

Great review! I hope you and yours are well and you're getting some ride time in 😊✌

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, we're lucky to be getting some prime riding weather lately. Hope you're well and staying safe!

@SmallADVentures1973

4 жыл бұрын

@@MeganKaptein we are (well) 😊 , and safe-ish (you'd have see my newest video...I ride alone 99 times out of 100, often well out in the woods/trails on my CB500X, and generally no one has a clue where I'm at with no cell service 😂), LOL! Jokes aside, we're doing fine, and getting in lots of dirt miles lately since there's no need to take a 2,500 mile road trip when everything's closed everywhere 😜

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

@@SmallADVentures1973 Checked out your video. Wow, crazy! I spent the night in the wilderness out of cell service one time after miscalculating how long it would take me to get the campsite... Even though I had everything I needed to spend the night, the wild animals around my tent made for a very harrowing, sleepless night.

@SmallADVentures1973

4 жыл бұрын

@@MeganKaptein LOL, I know what you mean 🤣 I'm 47, combat Veteran, loved the outdoors since I was a kid, but alone in the woods in a tent and I think every rustling of a leaf is either a bear, sasquatch, or a werewolf 😂😂😂

thanks for the review, briliant and honest.

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

The cut and color coordination are similar to my black and silver Canadian made SeaQuest diving suit in college. I am 5'11" and weighted in at 165 lbs back then. The fit was perfect and I kept the suit hoping one day it will fit again. I am 30 lbs heavier now and there is no way I can squeeze by rotund belly into it. I love the concept of dressing in layers and the mesh structure will allow the air to flow through keeping you cool on the summer rides. For the spring and fall seasons, I would throw a leather jacket over it with all the ventilation zippers wide open. For winter riding, it would be best to close the ventilation pockets. To be highly visible, I purchase a lime green construction vest with wide reflective panels. My fellow office mates commented that they can recognize me miles away. Bright colors on the roads are getting popular due to the ongoing shift toward safety.

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Haha great work on the high viz! I actually have some bright yellow arm bands that I make my passengers wear if they're riding with me. Always gotta protect my precious cargo. :)

Really helpful review! Thank you :)

Hi there I know iam 3 years late ..excellent review of the jacket…is the zipper / Jacket still holding up good ?? Safe miles always 🙌🙌

Thanks for this review!

Hi Megan your jacket is very good, especially its colour & safety kit i will give a ratings of 9 out of 10👍

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great review Megan :) please keep the content going if your not tooo busy.

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Doing my best! Editing is incredibly time consuming, but luckily I really enjoy it. More content coming soon. :)

@shirohilight1502

4 жыл бұрын

@@MeganKaptein take your time and please don't burn out yourself.

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

@@shirohilight1502 Thank you!

Hi Megan, I'm thinking about picking up the MkII version but as a 5'11" girl I'm worried about the length. I feel like I remember you being on the tall side though? How do you find the length and armour placement?

Thank you!! I've been looking into this as a summer jacket and it sounds like what I want. You talked about layers, what do you usually wear under it? Sweat wicking long tee?

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

I’m a big fan of merino wool anything!

It has taken me several years to finally pull the trigger on an Aerostich Roadcrafter R3 one piece riding suit. Wander over to Duluth Minnesota when things open up. I was there this past February and spent almost an hour with one of their staff test fitting several suit (they have several flavors - and two piece setups too). Pockets will not be a problem! I don't think any of their gear is "flattering", but as a buddy said, you dress for the crash. :^) You can get real good fitting kit, but then it limits your layering options. If you don't ride there, they have the remains of an old Honda FT500 Ascot to sit on and see how gear fits while on a bike.

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Those pieces are certainly an investment, but a price you'd no doubt regret paying in the unfortunate event of a crash!

@ronboe6325

4 жыл бұрын

@@MeganKaptein Someone once made the comment, it's like destroying a very expensive helmet in a get off. It does the job - however; Aerostich can fix the garment in a lot of cases - you can't repair a helmet! I had a crash several years ago that broke my collar bone. Helmet was declared a lost and the pants (Road Gear - no longer in business, he retired) were shot. Still wear the jacket from time to time! But I didn't have any road rash nor major bruising. But ya, took several years to get the courage to pony up the cash. :^) That said, it appears the GOOD stuff is expensive, and compared to when I started riding, there is a LOT of good stuff out there now.

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

@@ronboe6325 I appreciate your insight, and glad to know you were okay after that crash.

Nice review! I too have Knox jacket, but Action Armored Shirt, a bit cheaper version of your's. I like layering capability, it is a good fit and overall good quality. Bad sides are that, as you have pointed, you have to wrestle to remove the pads. Also, my back pad got broken, possibly out pulling in and out, because, fortunately, I have not been involved in any crashes.

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Oh no! I'm really surprised that happened because the pads seem so flexible and high quality. Did you reach out to Knox about the back protector? I think they have a 5 year warranty on their protectors.

@Shanti9

4 жыл бұрын

@@MeganKaptein As I wrote my comment, I just thought of it. And yes, I have just registered my item, though 2 years old, and I plan to send back my back pad. Thank you for inspiration! ;-) But again, due to layering capability (my primary motivation for buying it), it is very practical thing, you can wear it solely when, say, temps are over 30C, and you can put over it any good urban looking Gore-Tex jacket, which I do... and than you have decent crash protection and wind/weather protection...

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

@@Shanti9 Exactly! It's great that Knox stands by their products and offers replacements. Safe riding out there. ✌️

Sweet thanks for that mate, I’ve been riding one of these for a year and after a series of nasty accidents ending in 2016 I’m paranoid about everything. One this that worries me is landing on the side, or on the open fabric and snapping Bones as there’s just not a lot of protection at all.

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

John, sorry to hear about your accident but so glad that you made it out okay. Have you discovered any great gear you can recommend?

@ed.t.hansen6499

4 жыл бұрын

some good leathers saved a few. But some also think they are more protected so they take more changes; go faster. I'd prefer to stay cool in shorts, T's and take it ez in city driving.

Excellent review. I am in the market for some quality riding gear, but ordering on-line is not in the cards for me. Something this technical and specific needs to be seen and evaluated first hand. Happy Trails

@MeganKaptein

3 жыл бұрын

Likewise, Allen, and all the best with your gear search.

Hi Megan, Knox is a very nice jacket. I think this is a good tip for me for this season. Thanks for the video and happy miles on the honda board.

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!

I was wondering about that jacket on your ride vlogs, thanks for the review & info. I struggle in Thailand to find anything bearable to wear or ride in the heat, and I've got the scars to prove it! I hired a Honda X-ADV as a prospective new bike, as there's no such thing as a test drive in Thailand..., but the heat between the legs from the engine was uncomfortable. I feel as I have little option but to settle for a scooter with the engine on the swing arm, e.g. Honda Forza 300. What about the cargo trousers you wear, are they cool enough in the tropical heat? Do you have any recommendations for boots and gloves? Thanks.

@MeganKaptein

3 жыл бұрын

Chris, the Knox armoured shirt/jacket is a great option for Thailand heat. I was boiling in my pants... I actually wear full kevlar liners under my Fjallraven cargos. It's almost unbearable at times. I am in the market for new gloves and boots. If I discover anything good, I will share my findings!

Great review! Very thorough. Knox is undoubtedly great looking gear, but I humbly request that you look into Klim moto gear. The company motto is, "sometimes you just have to learn things the hard way." It's an impressive video. I like your channel very much.

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for your suggestion. I'm familiar with their brand but have yet to try their products.

Hey great vid, my gf considering buying this, could you tell me what size you bought and also how tall you are u? gf is 5’’3 fit with pretty ripped arms ,And if you wouldnt mind can you tell me the width of the jacket sleeves i guess while laying flat across maybe 2,3 points . Thx

Do you wear this over, or under a heated vest? I’ve got a Gerbing heated jacket liner but not sure I’d feel the heat through the armoured shirt, but it would look weird underneath the armoured shirt?

@MeganKaptein

4 ай бұрын

This is my summer jacket, so I don't think I've ever worn it with a heated vest, but if I did, would wear it over!

Hi Megan I've got a question about the armour and the jacket size Can the armour be upgraded from the Know website during the purchase ? Also with armours inserted should one choose his/his correct jacket size or a fit extra their size?

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Hi JJ. You can add the chest protector, but the jacket already comes with the back protector, shoulder and elbow pads. I don't work for Knox or any retailer for that matter, so I'm not an expert but I believe that if you're wearing this as a base layer, you would want to fit true to the size because you want the armour to be snug and not move around if you crash.

Is it still going strong for you? Still like it?

Hey great review! Do you think this would be practical for MTB (it’s an ebike) I’ve felt the weight and it’s much heavier than the action shirt but the quality is far superior thanks

@MeganKaptein

3 жыл бұрын

Great question! I don't see why not?

A very good and fair review. I like Knox armour too In the UK I believe Knox sponsor one or more lady vloggers. I have found that any armour that sits well where it should is a real rascal to remove and replace unfortunately.

@27jollytall

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry, I didn't mean to suggest you are sponsored, only that you deserve to be.

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

That’s very nice of you! And good point about the armour... I haven’t seen any great solutions yet for easy removal.

Great review. Thank you 😊

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Rob.

Nice review...Knox is good quality ......ride safe !!

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew! Safe riding to you too.

@andrewewan624

4 жыл бұрын

@@MeganKaptein Hi..I did say KNOX good quality ...but wear and tear so soon on your item...POOR...did you contact Knox about this... ? Take care

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

@@andrewewan624 Yes, they will be replacing it!

@andrewewan624

4 жыл бұрын

@@MeganKaptein Super ...we pay big bucks for gear.... we should get quality ...and value !!!

Look into some adventure riding gear. Jacket, pants and boots. They may help with some of your concerns.

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Most of the ADV gear I've seen is great for NA but a bit overkill for SE Asia. I'll continue to search!

So wait! You rode in Vietnam? Wow! That must have been crazy! I'd like to hear about that trip. Sorry to hear that you went down, but it didn't look too terribly serious. I'm glad to know that you and your scoot survived the ordeal relatively unscathed. Excellent review on the Knox gear and like you I always layer up when riding. My theory is I can always take off layers if needed, but pretty hard to add layers them if you don't have them when riding. By the way...are you still riding the same CB500X?

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Yep, I've still got the same 2013 Honda CB500X. I showed some scenes in that video of me riding a 2018 rental in Thailand. I posted a video from northern Vietnam a couple weeks ago that you can check out if you're interested!

Thanks for the review, but I waited for the promised "crash" test - it wasn't a "crash" - you just fell off your bike, at what seems like a completely pedestrian speeds :D. Glad you are in one piece, stay safe out there.

Have you had any experience with the airbag like crash vests ? If not have you considered one now as they are more affordable @$500. ie Helite Turtle Vest ?

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

I have no experience whatsoever, but it's definitely something to think about! Have you used one?

@wiskkid

4 жыл бұрын

No . I haven't but I plan to get one. Thank you...enjoy your videos here in the States.

I have a sppidi jacket similar to your knox , is a verry good idea this class of 1 ....or sumer jacket, but i think that need to doit better abaut materials and safe levels. Thank you for the video.

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

It was perfect for commuting in South East Asia. 😊

@SuperLamoto

4 жыл бұрын

@@MeganKaptein the weather in my region is similar....hot and wet in many many days . Thank you for the videos and sorry for my bad english.

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

@@SuperLamoto No need to apologize. I am learning some new languages too and I know how hard it is! You're doing great.

@SuperLamoto

4 жыл бұрын

@@MeganKaptein lear spanish is a very international lenguage.

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

@@SuperLamoto I am :)

Thanks for the jacket review. Motorcycle jacket manufacturers are still behind the curve on women’s wear. BTW, had my first flat tire on my Honda CB500X from a nail🙀. Cost $242 to replace with installation.

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Ouch! Sorry to hear. One reason I love Asia is how cheap it is to maintain bikes there... after my crash I only had to pay $9 to fix the bent handlebar!

@dandydon6049

4 жыл бұрын

Stan Satter you could have plugged it for 10 bucks.

@stansatter8797

4 жыл бұрын

Dandy Don-Dealer said that was not allowed

@dandydon6049

4 жыл бұрын

Stan Satter yeah they all say that. That’s why we call them stealerships.

@rhonda-my_honda_cb500x3

4 жыл бұрын

@@dandydon6049 Possibly depends on whereabouts on the tyre that copped the puncture. If it was right on the outer edge you're getting into sidewall territory and at that point, even inwardly fitted plugs become an iffy repair option. And then, depending on what part of the world Stan lives in, he may be under certain State Transport Safety regulations

Maybe I missed it, how long have you had it? I like the AAA honester from knox but I need to expect 4+ years at that price (baring any crashes)

@MeganKaptein

9 ай бұрын

I'm still using it! It's been several years now. The Honister jacket looks really nice and I am enticed by the AAA rating.

@KairyuRider

9 ай бұрын

@@MeganKaptein thanks. My new friend had the honest and had lots of issues with armor ripping. Also said it's hot over 30c, which, living in Japan, that's a big deal breaker. All the best, stay safe

Megan, I live in Canada. Wondering if you shipped that shirt into Canada and what duty may have looked like ... ?

@MeganKaptein

3 жыл бұрын

Hi John, I'm glad the review was helpful in your decision-making. If I recall correctly, there was duty on this shirt of around $40. I purchased directly from Knox, but perhaps if you purchase from Revzilla you wouldn't have to pay duty.

@johnstewart5621

3 жыл бұрын

Megan, Thanks very much for your response. This has all been very helpful for me as a beginning rider. $40 is manageable, but I’ve been hit with duty on US shipments before as well. Also, UPS brokerage rates are high, so ... things for me to consider. Thanks again. Great job on your channel. I just subscribed. I hope these replies can also help someone.

Knox makes great armour and gloves but awful outer garments. I crash test clothing for research and textiles are really, really bad at impact abrasion, with some rare exceptions. Basically the Knox textiles are decent armour holders but offer no reasonable impact abrasion protection. For example, almost all polyesters and nylons last about 1-3 metres of impact and slide. Adding kevlar can help to get that to 10 metres depending. Whereas, double layers of cowhide in impact and sliding zones can last 200-300 metres. The good news is that level 2 armour is also very impact abrasion resistant. I tried a drop test where the outer fabric was 1680d (heavyweight) ballistic nylon. Over a D3o pad. The textile failed in 8 metres but the pad lasted another 150 metres slide until failing. Also SAS-TEC level 2 lasted 180 metres. So as long as the jacket doesn’t tear (it might) and you only slide on armour, you’ll be fine. Finally, my wife and I are in Nha Trang and we wear perforated leather jackets all year round with no problems at all. It’s typically 34C and 80-90% humidity here in summer. As long as we’re riding above walking speed, we’re both comfortable.

The urbane pro is awesome

I was just thinking about getting one of those mesh armour jacket as summer here in Perth Australia can boil you to death. thanks for the info. By the way, @8:28, is that what George Costanza from Seinfield refer to as Pinkish hue?

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Haha a well placed Seinfield reference. Love it!

Primer comentario,una chaqueta para el buen tiempo muy ventilada,pero el tejido parece que protege poco en caso de caída.un beso.

Did you purchase that online? I have never seen any Knox products in Canada. I never thought of going with a mesh armoured base and layering on top, great idea. Usually run with an armoured, waterproof outer, with liners for warmth. Gotta love riding in Canada...-5 when you head out and +35 by mid afternoon. Lol Good review, thanks for sharing.

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Hah yes exactly! Layering is everything riding in Canada. I definitely prefer to have the armour close to my body as the base layer. It’s comforting to know it’s snug and secure.

@ed.t.hansen6499

4 жыл бұрын

in Thailand; you get what the locals provide; surely not whats in uSA/canada.

How's riding in a mesh jacket in Vancouver? I always thought Van is a bit chilly to ride with a mesh jacket only. BTW, I ride with a Dainese perforated leather jacket and i say it offers great protection and the airflow is almost as good as a mesh as long as one is moving.

@MeganKaptein

3 жыл бұрын

I've heard that about perforated leather. Something to add to the collection for the future. I love the armoured shirt/jacket because it's easy to stuff in my panniers when I go out for hikes. In the summer it's perfect. During cool weather, layering with a leather jacket or shell is the way to go.

@orangewm

3 жыл бұрын

@@MeganKaptein BTW, thanks so much for showing BC and Vancouver on bikes. I love this city and I always called it my 2nd home in Canada! Love your videos(esp. SE Asia). Keep it up! You are doing amazing!

@MeganKaptein

3 жыл бұрын

@@orangewm Thanks so much for your encouraging words. Truly means a lot to me!

Thanks you that was a great review.

@MeganKaptein

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks David.

Thank you for your review

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

What do you think of aerostitch? Looked into it?

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Randy, I haven't actually. I'm going to check them out. Thanks for the tip!

I wonder if and how this can be combined with a cooling vest on brutality hot days.

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Probably! I’ve never used a cooling vest... just a heated one.

I'm sending this to my ride buddy Todd who needs something like this. Wonder if there is a version for guys? He might not make that jacket look as nice as you do.

@MeganKaptein

3 жыл бұрын

Hah thanks. Yes, they do have a men's version! 😊

The fit looks tailored on you, amazingly so. For those less than slim, maybe a non-starter.

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! One of my friends has the XS and she's shorter and curvier than me and it fits her great. I think the stretchy mesh part makes it pretty versatile for size.

Interesting concept. I don’t think I’ve seen an armored jacket that you could wear as a base layer.

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

In hot climates it's really a game changer!

Really wanna do what you do. Ride in foreign places. But probably not gonna happen in the near future due to everything that is going on. However I'm still looking forward to ride the world one day.

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

I hope you can make it happen! There are still many places in the world on my bucket list. We have lots to look forward to. 😊

@rhonda-my_honda_cb500x3

4 жыл бұрын

​@@MeganKaptein Hope you can make it down to 'Middle Earth' (aka New Zealand) one day. Here in much of the North Island we have more 'paved serpentine goat tracks' than you can poke a stick at; roads that are a bit narrower than the 'highways' you showcased in your Kootenays travelogue, but (mercifully) somewhat wider than those English backcountry one-laned roads (and no brutal stone fences 4" from the edge of the pavement! :-o ). And I'm sure the CB500X was symbiotically designed for riding them :-D

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

I certainly hope to make it that way one day! It's definitely high up there on my bucket list. Sounds like an incredible place to ride. Thanks for adding fuel to the fire. :)

KAPTEIN MEGz, I am so glad that this is a Review about something that you own outright and not something that was sent to you. This way it's a 100% untainted / true review. (smiles) I see you picked up about 10,000 new youtube Friends since we spoke last. heee heeee

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Aw thanks Angel! Welcome back to the channel, and thanks for your comment. I strive to be authentic in my content, and glad that comes through. :)

@AngelFaceMotoRider

4 жыл бұрын

I'll confess that I automatically assumed that you were doing a review for Jacket that was sent to you at no cost, which was wrong of me to assume. I'm really glad to see it was a 100% independent review.!

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

@@AngelFaceMotoRider You betcha. Bought with my hard earned cash lol

@AngelFaceMotoRider

4 жыл бұрын

I am surprized you replied to my messages so quickly, with over 10,000 followers the amount of Comments you receive must be overwhelming. I hope my MotoChannel never Blows-Up.! LoL

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

@@AngelFaceMotoRider I'm trying my best but must admit that it's becoming increasingly more difficult with the channel's growth. Luckily I enjoy the "social" aspect of social media, particularly now that my actual social life is pretty non-existent due to COVID.

good review, it is more interesting than going all black. Black is actually not a great color for riding. Absorbs sun light in the summer, And not very visible.

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Good points, Jamie.

Very nice review. It is better if you can't place hard stuff in your jacket pockets. Because if you fall the pocket content can and will hurt you, keys or anything pointy should not be place in a motorbike jacket or pants. It has good protections and also liked that can be wear under other clothing. But remember that loose clothing is not good as in case of accident can torn your body and cause fractures. Waiting new videos :)

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Ura, all great points! I'm sure you've learned some of those things the hard way over all your years of riding.

@uragovea5473

4 жыл бұрын

Megan Kaptein you hit the nail there, I had in total 6 bike accidents, 3 with ambulance and hospital included. My family and friends asked me many times to stop riding but I won't. It is my life passion and will do it until can't get a license renewal many years from now and then I will ride a trike ;) . Recently or bike community lost a 92 year old female rider, such an example she left behind, she ride till her last day. She sleep on her bed in peace forever.

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

@@uragovea5473 Oh wow, that is truly amazing. Any eulogies or tributes I can read about her? I have so much respect!

@uragovea5473

4 жыл бұрын

facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2805591139550469&set=a.423512571091683&type=3. Megan Kaptein here a link to FB tribute and a photo of her

Thanks for Reviewing that. I asked you a while back about it because Summer in the Okanagan and Interior can be brutal, not to mention Vancouver with the Humidity. Did you order it on Amazon or right from Knox !!! Hmmm, gonna need airy but safe pants too

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for asking, James. It made me realize that there are probably a lot of other riders out there who might benefit from hearing my insight on the piece. I just checked their site and looks like Knox does make armoured pants too, so something to consider for those Okanagan summer rides: www.planet-knox.com/product/knox-action-armoured-pants/

@jamesloveless3712

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Megan !! Time to Shop while having my morning coffee. Great Life eh ??

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

@@jamesloveless3712 Absolutely!

@jamesloveless3712

4 жыл бұрын

Oh man. Went the back way to Harrison Hotsprings Sunday. Proof that I need that shirt !!! No airflow at all. I’m exhausted today.

@jamesloveless3712

4 жыл бұрын

Just ordered the jacket AND Pants !!!! I’m so Excited !!!

Nice presentation thanks

I’m quite skeptical of their abrasion testing to get AAA certification. If that sleeve wore out so quickly just taking on/off your jacket, I can’t imagine what it would do on a 5 second slide across the asphalt. There is no miracle material here. I think the Klim Indiction jacket (rates AA) would fare better on a slide across the pavement.

I'm interested in this jacket. Would you buy it again?

@adventuretony309

3 жыл бұрын

Bought!

@MeganKaptein

3 жыл бұрын

Oh that's great! Yes, I would definitely recommend it. 😊

Nice video. Did I miss the price?

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Oops, I think I'm the one who missed the price. Forgive me, I'm still new to this. :) Looks like it's currently listed for £229.99 on the Knox site.

Hello @Megan Kaptein I am the guy that hit a deer last Aug when it was 85 F out and went for a 50 MPH slide.. I wanted a really light Jacket that still had anti abrasion material .. I saw your video and you told me your jacket was from Knox.. So funny I had spent so much time looking for a mesh amrom shirt even on Revzilla and never found any. Other than for Motocross and that was not anti abrasion material. Once I used the Knox name in the search it even popped up on Revzilla which is one place I had seached before I had heard of Knox.. Revzill sells this brand thus I don't have to worry about paying for freight from the UK.. You did not have a crash you had a drop. Though the padding can be nice for a drop. I was wanting to race snowmobiles cross Country .. The more or less require you to wear a very bulky Tech vest.. I never thought about it but in a hard crash if you break your ribs you can puncure a lung or lungs very serious injury . There is an Air Vest that is very no obrtusive you could wear over your light jacket if you really wanted way more protection and still be cool.. I'll look for a link. www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/spidi-air-dps-airbag-vest www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/klim-ai-1-airbag-vest At this point the KLIM looks better to me , good neck and chest support

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Oh man, Mike, so glad you survived that deer accident last summer. We’ve got a lot of wildlife in BC too do that’s a valid concern riding here. That’s actually the main reason that I ordered the chest protector (which unfortunately was not to my liking.) In the case of my crash, I didn’t actually get into the details because the focus is on the gear, not the crash itself, but I wasn’t actually rolling the camera when I had my big tumble, but I had the camera going the second time which wasn’t at all consequential. The first time I was clipping at a decent rate while standing on the pegs, and made a rookie move that resulted in me bailing out on some pretty sharp rocks. It was bad enough to bend the handlebars, knock my boot off and sprain my thumb, so I would definitely consider that a crash, although “drop” certainly sounds a lot more gentle and that’s what I told my mother haha. Good point about Revzilla for bypassing the duty fees. I paid almost $50 on my end to get it past customs buying directly from Knox. 😔

@mikeskidmore6754

4 жыл бұрын

@@MeganKaptein I already had armored jacket and pants but more for cooler weather.. I simply did not have anything for the Hot days. Last summer I asked you what you were wearing and you replied Knox. I was looking for just an armored shirt with anti abrasion mesh .. I was wearing a cheap chinese mesh armoed shirt really for skate boarders and peddle bikers.. The mesh got ripped up in my crash. The Top of my forearm was mesh .. the elbows were plastic armor and worked just fine but my arm was trapped under my stomach and I slid down the road feet first on my stomach arm trapped under my stomach never got a scratch on my helmet.. So after you told me about Knox , I looked on their Web site and found out they pretty much invented the armored padded riding gear Industry .. I think Leathers were just a layer of leather before Knox.. The Knox mesh shirt with armor and Anti Abrasian padding is $300.00 at Revzilla so free shipping of course.. Revilla is in PA and Nevada , thanks to knew laws I know have to pay my 6% Michigan sales tax.. Have you seen the youtube channel FourtNine ? I think Ryan more or less works for FourtNine motorcycle Gear of Canada.. It is the Candian Version of RevZilla .. The two companies reccomend the other Company if you live in the same Country as them . www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/knox-urbane-pro-shirt www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/knox-urbane-pro-utility-shirt A layer of windproof warmth .. I now have two light jackets that flow air and have a water proof wind proor liner for rain or cooler temps . www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/knox-wind-buddy-jacket The cheap Jacket on close out sale at the end of the season .. has a built in back protector.. The Mesh one that I piad like $259.00 for I had to pay like $48.00 more for a 3 layer pice of foam for a back protecter very akward and uncomfortable and I feel totally robbed to pay that much for foam padding.. I use just one layer not 3 layers.. they were glued together just pulled them apart.. www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/knox-zephyr-pro-womens-jacket Knox Urban Pro Utility Short $329.00 www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/knox-urbane-pro-utility-shirt

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike, I purchased my jacket directly from Knox (and unfortunately paid some pretty hefty duty fees). I am indeed familiar with FortNine and enjoy watching Ryan's videos. I have ordered quite a few products from both F9 and Revzilla. Vancouver is near the US border and I have a P.O. Box down there so pre-COVID I enjoyed having the excuse to ride down there and pick up some new gear. :)

@mikeskidmore6754

4 жыл бұрын

@@MeganKaptein Wow Megan Interesting way to beat the Customs.. I bought a used waste oil furnce burner out of Canada on E-Bay from a car Dealership .. It got held up in Customs for about 2 weeks .. It could have been some kind of a weapon .. Customs people had no clue what it was. I did a complete search for armored mesh shirts last Fall on Revzilla and on Google and Revzilla never showed me Knox.. It seems they don't push knox but they do sell various models.. This 7 month old video for the Urbane Pro Shirt showed up in my suggested videos this morning.. There are a guess some very light jackets that have many pockets.. but now I see just one small front pocket and a large cargo picket on the back .. I wear a Leg bag that is not water proof very bad idea.. They have since introdused a water proof one.. I bought a differnt model that is water proof but the pockets are too small . Plus I have a tank bag too .. On a Trip I wear a Camel back pack .. that I often strap to the front of my top case.. So handy to have that water bladder with me and place to suff a sweat shirt ect.. Some Beef Jerky . I have Givi side and top cases and the Top case has a luggage rack for a dry bag that can hold my Sleeping bag , tent, and camping cookware.. I have skied Whilster Before .. and know all about the Picketon Pig Farm .. It's tied to Justin Treadua , the Clintons and the Brothman's if I can recall .. The Amazing Polly tells how they have embezzled the Candians Pensions.. Living in Michigan I used to drive into Windser Ontario .. didn't even need a passport.. Now days you have to have a passport .. I assume with the Planneddemic you can't even cross the border if you don't have a non essitnal reason like maybe hauling commercial freight like food.. kzread.info/dash/bejne/g4aCx8efftS_n84.html

Hey there again Megan, I felt let down that one of our great manufacturers has let you down a bit, so took the liberty of sending your video to them, in a hope they may contact you to resolve your issues, who knows a new Jacket may be sent to you. I hope I've done the right thing, as I loved the review but at the same time was upset that you've been let down. Let me know if I've done wrong and I'll write an email to Knox apologizing.

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Paul, that's very thoughtful of you. Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to reach out to them on my behalf. Knox does have some kind of warranty on the product, but I'm not sure if it would cover that issue or not. In their defence, I do want to point that I have worn this piece a LOT. I've probably put it on and taken it off hundreds of times and put it in the wash a handful of times since I got it, so while a year might not sound like a long time, this jacket has had a LOT of use. If I was strictly a weekend rider, I probably would have gotten several years of use before seeing this wear and tear. Thanks again for reaching out on my behalf. Have a great weekend!

@mikeskidmore6754

4 жыл бұрын

@@MeganKaptein Looks Like FortNine in Canada does not sell Knox... I was thinking you live in Canada ?? fortnine.ca/en/motorcycle-jackets

Hi... Very good your jacket... From Argentina

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

Wow nice video beautiful places

Hi, nice to meet you. I'm going to buy a mesh jacket this weekend, and I'll refer to your video and buy it. Thank you for the good video. My CB500X has been uploaded to my profile picture.^^

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Ohh very nice! Congrats again on the new wheels. Yes, I think a mesh jacket will be useful in Korea's heat!

بالصحة والراحة

Está bien para el verano...ok

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Para el verano, si, o para el invierno con una chaqueta más

I've got the knox orsa gloves and they are quality. Wouldn't hesitate to get more knox gear.

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

I’m due for some new gloves... something to consider, thanks!

When you talked about the armor at the beginning of your video, I was initially going to ask you about if it comes with a chest protector; since I noticed in your other videos that is it "see through" and very little protection in the front. Then when you showed the chest piece later, my thoughts were pretty much the same as yours. That is not a chest protector for women, at all. Unless you're a adult woman that is flat chested, that looks like it's a men's chest protector. They should do two things for sure your the lady riders out there. 1) There is no on bra for all girls/women, so there should be several size/shape options for you to choose. 2) As you mention with it being flimsy, either A) make it lake a sports bra, where you can wear it over your clothing or; B) Two armor cups that slide into each side of the jacket, with some sort of adjustability to be positioned and fit your breasts properly and comfortably. Along with the one cup having an extension piece reach the other cup to protect the center of your chest allowing you to zip up your jacket easily. I was surprised that you're already showing some tears on your jacket after only a year. That is one of the main reasons why I will only buy leather gear, durability. I've had my riding jacket for 10 years now, and the only thing that I've had a problem with is the zipper. And that just started this year. I understand the cleaning bit, however, I do enjoy getting the brush and spray out, then rubbing leather protector to back in to make is shiny. Another thing is that leather will barely stain at worst case (my street leathers are all white), not something textiles can be cleaned of very easily. The crash and re-use factor is pretty good too. I've crashed in my racing leathers at 70ish, 50ish, and 100km/h, and only after my last crash did I need to get some repairs done. Crashing at the track is also what makes me realize how much protection and durability leather gives you. I know your tumble in Vietnam was not very damaging, but if you had a crash on the highway back home on the west coast, do you thing your gear would last to let you get the rest of the way home, or finish your trip? Thanks for your insight and experience on the jacket, and the female's side and problems with gear. Do you have any other plans for some videos showing the hidden gems in your city and area for those who would come out there, and even your locals? My wife and I went up Sea to Sky Highway, Stanley Park, Iona Beach (one of your previous videos), Granville Island and Capilano Suspension Bridge. I also did all the scene locations from Tron Legacy on my first trip out there (minus the harbor, being company property). Burn rubber, not your soul.

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and leave such a thorough comment. I hope that Knox reads and takes note of your suggestion.! There is definitely room for improvement, particularly with the chest protector and I think you've got some great ideas how to execute that. You're absolutely right that my crash was luckily fairly inconsequential, although my legs were still pretty beat up from some of the sharp rocks I landed on, even with full gear on, so it certainly did leave me pondering what would happen in the event of a high speed crash. There's no doubt that leather is the cream of the crop for high speed riding. You never see MotoGP racers wearing mesh on the track! I often do wear a leather jacket on top of my armour for extra abrasion resistance if I know I'm going to be highway riding. However, in hot climates like Thailand, this jacket was truly a life saver. Heat stroke a genuine concern riding in intense heat, and I honestly think I would have passed out wearing full leather in that environment. Thanks also for your suggestions on featuring more day rides around town. I think it's a great idea as I don't have any plans on doing any big tours in the next few weeks. :) Have a great weekend, and safe riding out there!

@goldenchild4835

4 жыл бұрын

Klim make a great backpack - TekPak - that includes back and chest armour and space for a water bladder. Have one myself kzread.info/dash/bejne/ho6Fr6yDfa2zoZM.html

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

@@goldenchild4835 Oh very clever. Thank you for the recommendation!

I think it works good cruising in town or in the terrain at speeds up to 50km/h but no way I'd feel safe if I drove faster than that. In the end a leather suit will be more stiffer and keeping all the pads at place in a crash.

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

The nice thing is you can layer it, so you can wear gear for extra abrasion resistance and the armour for solid impact resistance. That’s my preference for highway riding!

@the88lundberg

4 жыл бұрын

@@MeganKaptein I noticed that you mentioned it further in the video after I posted the comment hehe... But yea it looks quite good on you. I only wear leather sets when I drive my sporty sports tourer! Any other gear that you can recommend?

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

@@the88lundberg I actually haven't had great luck with gear because I'm pretty tall and slim... so there's not much I can recommend, unfortunately.

The CE rating only applies to the armour, if it was a CE approved jacket it would be A, AA or AAA rated to include abrasion resistance. It's meant to be worn under a non armoured, abrasion resistant, jacket like an old school leather or maybe a Dyneema shirt. Still very useful though.

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Actually they upgraded this model from their previous model and the entire jacket is now CE Class A rated so it can be a stand-alone piece!

@domster200

4 жыл бұрын

@@MeganKaptein That'll be 1 second of sliding at 17 mph then.

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

@@domster200 Ouch 😬

@nyedavis922

Жыл бұрын

@@domster200 not sure where that figures is plucked from, but an A rated garment must last 4 seconds at 30mph in zone 1 areas. Knox's honister jacket is now AAA rated so meets the highest standards available for a protective garment. Give it a little more credit

Hi, very interesting. Regards from Azores

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Ooooh - acoustic guitar... 😀 What is it?

@MeganKaptein

3 жыл бұрын

It's a Seagull 😊

@CurtisTarwater

3 жыл бұрын

@@MeganKaptein Very nice! Break that woodie out and show it off 😁 Really enjoy your videos. Always perplexed how your hair is perfect after being in a helmet.

It looks captain marvel costume.Very fit.

The clue is in the name armer jacket they don’t want you to put to much in pocket as that could increase chance of injury. The chest protector needs re-designing.

Be careful when buying the coat, definitely don't buy the black one, I don't know about the others But I bought the black coat I wore it for 3 months I wore it maybe 10 times in total in 3 months and the fabric pockets turned gray as well as the back and front phone pocket. Should I wear the motorcycle jacket at home, should I not use it on the motorcycle, I said, tell me how to use it, they don't know that either.

Hello, Very Good Jacket and Thank God You got saved in Vietnam Crash due to this Jacket. What is the price Please?. Thanks. Take Care. Bye.

@MeganKaptein

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it definitely helped! Would have been much worse without gear. It is listed at £229.99 on the Knox website: www.planet-knox.com/product/urbane-pro-armoured-shirt/

@santoshsarkar55

4 жыл бұрын

@@MeganKaptein Thank You very much for the Reply. I really appreciate it. Take care. Bye.