Who makes the best...

[Lord Popgun]

PLEASE wear pants when out in public...

[Cormanus]

He's a ghst and doesn't need them.

[Riko_imp]

yep just received my Kriega R25 backpack. Only minor is its not full waterproof.

Other than that, 10 year warranty, superior materials, fat YKK zippers and that QUADLOC harness truely is the best backpack system money can buy, you simply do not feel anything on your shoulders.

Def gonna order the small Kriega cube for wallet, phone and sunglasses and perhaps a 5 liter drybag.

[quietguy_imp]

I'm in Texas...

Helmet: My HS football helmet with nose guard.
Jacket: From the same HS, with the Letter on back.
Boots: Sears... high tops.
Gloves: From Walmart's fall collection.
Luggage: Heavy duty, large, and I chose paper.

And this is how I can afford my new CB1100...

[Frulk_imp]

Helmet: I own several and really can's say any are a standout. Of them all I like the Fly ADV helmet the most. High vis yellow/great field of vision and I'm now at the point were I wished all my helmets had visors.
Jacket: Several by Icon. My original Icon mesh armored does double duty when I ride atv's. Has really held up well over the years. For cold weather I ride with a Koolah Australian Wax waist cut bomber jacket. Superb fit and absolutely wind/water proof. Have had it for 15 years and shows almost no signs of wear
Gloves: Several pairs. Chosen for temps mostly. I'm not finicky about fit
Pants: Carhart's with double fronted chaps and knee pads inserted. Hold up well. On longer trips supplemented with leather chaps
Boots: For road trips Fox Comp5S boots. Mid height boot/waterproof/does double duty occasionally on the ATV and have held up incredibly well considering their price point at around $125
For around town Sear's Diehard Boots/mid height. Don't laugh, 12 years old and going strong. I've worn out two sets of Merrell Boots and a pair of their low cut hikers during that time wearing them only on 2-3 long backpacking trips a year during the summer. I'll put up those Diehards against any premium brand of boots I've owned (Danner/Matterhorn/Timberlands of older vintage) and they will hold their own.
Suit: If I owned one it would be from Men's Warehouse
Reflective gear: None
Water resistant/proof gear: A North Face Lightweight Rain Parka and pants made of proprietary fabric.
Pack/Luggage: Mil Spec Voodoo Backpack that's expandable and has a pocket for internal hydration bladder...although I don't use one...luggage is Cortech and Nelson Rigg. I'm very happy with both. I also use Watershed dry bags. Worth the extra expense for the quality and longevity they provide. Also use Sealine dry duffles

Honorable mention:
Any eyewear by Julbo. How Oakleys can justify their price point is beyond me when Julbo's offerings are considered.

Lastly....A Buff..started using them last year and can't ride without them anymore...they quiet down ANY helmet to a very noticeable point and in colder temps make a QUANTUM difference in warmth and comfort.

[fritzwilliger_imp]

Helmet: I own several and really can's say any are a standout. Of them all I like the Fly ADV helmet the most. High vis yellow/great field of vision and I'm now at the point were I wished all my helmets had visors.
Jacket: Several by Icon. My original Icon mesh armored does double duty when I ride atv's. Has really held up well over the years. For cold weather I ride with a Koolah Australian Wax waist cut bomber jacket. Superb fit and absolutely wind/water proof. Have had it for 15 years and shows almost no signs of wear
Gloves: Several pairs. Chosen for temps mostly. I'm not finicky about fit
Pants: Carhart's with double fronted chaps and knee pads inserted. Hold up well. On longer trips supplemented with leather chaps
Boots: For road trips Fox Comp5S boots. Mid height boot/waterproof/does double duty occasionally on the ATV and have held up incredibly well considering their price point at around $125
For around town Sear's Diehard Boots/mid height. Don't laugh, 12 years old and going strong. I've worn out two sets of Merrell Boots and a pair of their low cut hikers during that time wearing them only on 2-3 long backpacking trips a year during the summer. I'll put up those Diehards against any premium brand of boots I've owned (Danner/Matterhorn/Timberlands of older vintage) and they will hold their own.
Suit: If I owned one it would be from Men's Warehouse
Reflective gear: None
Water resistant/proof gear: A North Face Lightweight Rain Parka and pants made of proprietary fabric.
Pack/Luggage: Mil Spec Voodoo Backpack that's expandable and has a pocket for internal hydration bladder...although I don't use one...luggage is Cortech and Nelson Rigg. I'm very happy with both. I also use Watershed dry bags. Worth the extra expense for the quality and longevity they provide. Also use Sealine dry duffles

Honorable mention:
Any eyewear by Julbo. How Oakleys can justify their price point is beyond me when Julbo's offerings are considered.

Lastly....A Buff..started using them last year and can't ride without them anymore...they quiet down ANY helmet to a very noticeable point and in colder temps make a QUANTUM difference in warmth and comfort.

Say, we've got a spicy crowd here... shdwghst457 prefers not to wear any Pants (because he's a shadow ghost?) while riding, and Frulk indicates above that he likes riding in the Buff. LOL

Seriously, what IS a Buff...? Oh, I get it now... some call it a Balaclava.
fritz

[Frulk_imp]

http://buffusa.com/company/new-for-fall....aQod940Dtg

Buff is a generic term that describes a long tube of material worn over the head in several different configurations. Buff also is the name of a trademarked company. Buff's made by "Buff" are usually a little thinner material then some other ones on the market. I normally wear a buff from Mission (one size fits all) that is made of somewhat thicker stretchable fabric that can be soaked in water for a cooling effect during summer or kept dry when warmth is a priority. Because it's a little thicker than the standard buff it fills the gaps around my helmet padding and reduces wind noise significantly in all my helmets when worn. It also protects me from bug strikes and road debris on the throat/neck.

[DJS_imp]

Which companies have you had experience with that made outstanding protective equipment?

Helmet:
Jacket:
Gloves:
Pants:
Boots:
Suit:
Reflective gear:
Water resistant/proof gear:
Pack/Luggage:KRIEGA http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kHx0J0BBVrI

I've had a shoei and alpinestars gear. Helmet is ok, I think I'll get a shuberth when I have the dough. Alpinestars jacket I've had for almost 2 years and it's still pretty good. Gloves are done.
I have Chippewa boots, great while riding but kind of uncomfortable to walk in.
I'd say kriega is the only company I know for sure that makes great packs, I love mine.

Helmet: Scorpion and KBC flip fronts. not so good with my old HJC flip front (it was my first helmet)
Jacket: hein gerrike (winter jacket), fieldsheer mesh, just got a tourmaster flex that seems real nice so far, and a nice first leather jacket
Gloves: too many to choose from, all work very well
Pants: been using sliders from COMPACC recently as well as firstgear. had a pair of tourmaster that didn't last long due to their poor quality zippers
Boots: loved my wolverine boots replaced with a nice pair of magnum boots. got a waterproof(ish) pair of bilt boots from cycle gear.
Suit: loved my fieldsheer, just got the scorpion one, but can't let the fieldsheer one go yet.
Reflective gear: i got nothing specific for this.
Water resistant/proof gear: froggs toggs all the way
Pack/Luggage: never had an issue with anything i have/use

on the flip side i stay away from anything from joe rocket.

[the Ferret]

I don't have any but just out of curiosity why no Joe Rocket? I see a lot of guys wearing it and my wife has one jacket she's never had an issue with

[Rocky_imp]

Ferret and I have almost identical tastes in riding gear; HJC, Tourmaster, Alpinestars, Froggs Toggs, Fieldsheer, Olympia, and Diamond Gusset jeans.
Nothing but great service from all labels and I have never had any issues.