Good kit for hot climate

So I'm off touring in sunny (Med) climes soon, and I need some kit
advice as most of mine is suitable for Freezing Britain.

Having a hard time trying to work out if lightweight kit always means
shite protection. I'm interested to see what people recommend for
gloves and jacket (textile or leather) in hotter weather (20-30oC).
Protection level is very important, but I don't want to be boiled
alive. e.g. My Tricky II jacket is the nuts but I think it will be
too warm even without the lining. Also, it should look good enough to
not scare ladies away.

Oh, and preferably purchasable from J&S or HG.

 

Halvarssons Safety.

Oh.

 

Shorts, tshirts and trainers, you fucking poof.

 

I have (an MJK jacket and) these trousers
URL:http://www.hein-gericke.co.uk/shop/product_info.php/cPath/1_2_99/products_id/4871
which do seem extremely breathable.

 

Trainers?

ITYM flip flops

 

Mesh Jacket or Kevlar armoured Denim jacket
Kevlar Armoured Jeans

I think you can get Draggin jeans from the above, but Hood jeans are
recommened www.hoodjeans.co.uk/

However, you have to get from here to there.

On my last trip I took my leather jacket and mesh jacket so I could swap
and change.

And don't moan about the "space", just wash clothes as you go.

http://www.kodakgallery.co.uk/ShareLanding.action?c=vcmlx5t.1gc01unup&x=0&y=-jm5bc&localeid=en_GB

That was the bike packed for a month, including tent.

 

In this Mediterranean part of the world in the summer time I use both
mesh jacket (Spidi NL5) and trousers (Rev-it!). Both have a removable
waterproof inner, which is helpful at the cooler parts of the day, and
in the event of rain (Pyrenees, evenings).

 

Flip flops are for cunts.

 

I don't recall ever seeing a jacket with a waterproof inner liner, but
wibble flip.

--

Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 COSOC#3
Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply)
116 Giulietta 3.0l Sprint 1.7 GTV TS GT 3.2 V6
Triumph Sprint ST 1050: It's blue, see.
www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk

 

I think perhaps he means a waterproof internal membrane.

BICBW.

 

(Maybe they're wearing them inside out, and don't realise)

<snigger>

 

... and a knotted handkerchief for the head when off the bike.

 

Most fabric jackets have removable inners, but the waterproofing is
traditionally a non-removable membrane in the outer jacket - the
inner's just for warmth. There are now multi-layer jackets appearing
which do have a separate waterproof inner & vented or mesh outer, but
they're few & far between.

 

20degC - I wear leather jacket & leather trousers
30degC - leather jacket or T shirt[1] & jeans

Gloves: pair of HG summer gloves

If it rains: Belstaff 2 piece oversuit, Alpinestars goretex gloves (cordura
& neoprene jobbies)

A wicking layer under the trousers is very effective in hot weather. I
currently use an EDZ man-made base layer but merino wool is all the rage
amongst the sweaty, snowy types.

[1] plus factor 30 sun screen

 

Waterproof memranes are not removeable.

 

My Held Taigami has a waterproof inner liner. The outer shell has no
thermal lining or waterproofing at all, but plenty of vents.

 

Only when they are a part of the removeable inner thermal liner, such
as my new Held Taigami has.

http://www.getgeared.co.uk/HELD_6720_Taigami_Textile_Motorcycle_Jacket

 

How old are they? I've got a Spidi, a Weise & a Scott, none of which
have waterproof liners. They're all at least 8 years old though.

 

I *knew* there'd be one.

--
Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 COSOC#3
Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply)
116 Giulietta 3.0l Sprint 1.7 GTV TS GT 3.2 V6
Triumph Sprint ST 1050: It's blue, see.
www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk

 

I am not sure of the word... Spidi NL5 [1] is a mesh, vented jacket, and
then you can buy this [2], that you can zip to the NL5 and wear it between
you and the NL5. I reckon that a waterproof under the jacket may sound
strange.

[1] Spidi NL5
http://www.motostorm.it/en/details.asp?articolo=373&primo=370&pagmen=

[2] H2Out Rain Chest Liner - Spidi
http://www.motorcycleworldonline.com/product/H2Out-Rain-Chest-Liner---Spidi.html