PRODUCT EVALUATIONS

AS MOTORCYCLE GEAR technology evolves and improves , a lot of riding gear has become hyper-specific for a certain type of riding or certain weather conditions . We can ’ t all have a different jacket for every day of the month , and the Joe Rocket Turbulent Jacket provides good adjustability , fit , and protection for most everyday riding .

The Turbulent has a water-resistant Rock Tex outer shell , which feels tough and rugged . I ’ ve been wearing this jacket for a few months now , and the outer shell still holds its shape . Included is CE-approved armor in the shoulders and elbows , plus removable spine armor . The shoulder and elbow armor is easy to access from exterior zippered pockets , meaning you don ’ t have to burrow up inside of the sleeves if you want to remove the armor to wash the jacket .

The Turbulent ’ s full-sleeved insulated liner provides good warmth for cooler rides , is less bulky than layering a sweatshirt under my riding jacket , and is easily removable via interior zippers and snaps inside the sleeves . For those days when it ’ s cool in the morning but warm by the afternoon , I ’ ll start out with the liner and later remove it and stow it in the jacket ’ s large lower-back pocket .

When the temperatures continue to rise , the Variable Flow ventilation system allows for nice airflow . There are zippered vents on the sleeves and on both sides of the back that can be opened to let streams of cooling air flow through the jacket .

The Turbulent jacket comes in men ’ s and women ’ s versions , and there are some differences in the fit and adjustment between the two . I ’ ve been wearing the women ’ s version , and I enjoy its adjustment capability . The Full Flex back expansion panels make the jacket easy to put on or take off . There are also adjustment points at the hips and forearms that allow me to loosen or tighten the jacket as needed .

In addition to the large storage pocket on the back , there are two handwarmer

pockets with the zippers tucked from view , an internal chest pocket , and a pocket inside the insulated liner . The Turbulent also comes with an 8-inch zipper for attachment to pants , reflective piping in the front and rear , and a reflective Joe Rocket logo on the shoulder .

I ’ ve found this jacket to be a great everyday jacket that suits a wide range of needs . The water-resistant outer shell prevents light rain from getting through , the adjustment options allow for a custom fit , and the liner lets me adjust the jacket for temperature changes throughout my ride .

The women ’ s Turbulent comes in black , blue , gray , hi-viz , and pink in sizes XS-2XL starting at $ 169.99 , while the men ’ s version comes in black , red , blue , gray , hi-viz , or orange in sizes S-3XL starting at $ 179.99 . The men ’ s jacket also comes in black up to 5XL and M-3XL Tall .

— ALLISON PARKER

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