05-23-2019, 06:54 AM
Out here in the hot and arid West, seasoned riders know the best way to deal with intense summer heat is to wet their t-shirt and then zip up their non-mesh jacket (leather or Cordura) and open the vents. Non-mesh to insulate their skin from the hot, dry air. The air that flows through the jacket will evaporate the moisture from the t-shirt and provide a nice chilling effect. For about 45 minutes, that is. After that, it's time to stop and re-wet the t-shirt. I've resorted to drenching my jacket, too. In the hot and humid South, however, I imagine that would be torture!