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MSR Voyager ADV Gear Rain Test + I Bought a Honda CB500X
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 เม.ย. 2023
- The all new MSR Voyager adventure motorcycle jacket and pants may just be the best entry level adventure motorcycle gear for beginners and experienced riders alike. This waterproof ADV gear is a fantastic value at a rock bottom price, and I am very impressed with the build quality and overall looks of the set.
Check this waterproof adventure motorcycle gear out for yourself on the @rmatvmc website:
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MSR Voyager Pants: bit.ly/3UgGikj
MSR ADV Cold Weather Gloves: bit.ly/3jsKhfx
MSR Xplorer Mid Layer Jacket: bit.ly/3XThqA4
MSR Dual Sport/ADV Socks: bit.ly/3lbjHZa
MSR Adventure Boots: bit.ly/3nVkkal
However, I'm not just going to take Rocky Mountain ATV's word on the waterproofing of this gear. Before I can do a full MSR Voyager Gear review, I have to get out and test it. Today, we're testing the waterproofing of this MSR Voyager motorcycle gear by riding for two hours in the pouring rain, through puddles and getting splashed by oncoming traffic on the highway.
How did the MSR Voyager Pants and MSR Voyager Jacket hold up? I was VERY impressed with this waterproof ADV Gear. Without a liner made of Gore-Tex or similar material, I honestly did not expect the jacket to actually keep me dry, but both the jacket and the pants performed amazingly on this day.
Oh, and I recently bought a Honda CB500X, so keep an eye out for more content on it coming to the channel in the near future!
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I've heard you mention your suspenders in a few different videos, and also seen them make an appearance, but can't seem to find them online. Any chance you could share a link?
Im a Tig/Mig welder for the oil industry. I weld 10 hours a day in extreme heat inside and out. Throughout my year it feels like I'm always running one of the hottest jobs imaginable.
I bought the MSR Explorer set because of your videos (which are fantastic btw). Im very fit and very used to heat I cant wait to find out if the explorer stuff will be too hot for me in the dead of summer. My uniform is long sleeves no vents as well so I feel like I should be fine but, Ill report back to you if ya like.
Thanks for reviewing this stuff
Don't worry so much about what viewers say about your videos and reviews, make your content, loads of people will watch, loads will like it, loads will complain, nothing you can do about it, just keep on keepin' on.
😂😅 thanks winter in S Africa. perfect
Well said.
Gotta give you props for testing riding gear in the rain on & off-road at 45 degrees! Your brother is lucky to have you and we are for having you for an " internet riding buddy " Thanks for being EXCELLENT🤙Awh 😅
Love, love that your doing more cb500x content. I think you should keep it. Very popular bike and hard to find. It sits right where a lot of beginners should be getting into the sport and is a damn fine bike. The gear looks awesome and probably perfect for those of us in the PNW!
Just bought my first adventure bike a month ago, KLR 650. Hour videos are helpful and entertaining, thanks
Im so glad to see you snagged the CB500X! Thank you for being an inspiration, as i just got back from my second (short) ride on my CB500X! Your channel has been an excellent and positive influence that has gotten me back on a bike after getting spooked on my first.
Thank you, Ben!
I know it's the Explorer gear, but I ended up getting caught in a snow storm when I wasn't expecting this spring. Ended up being on my sportbike, and the low chance of rain became a guarantee and then snow was a chance. The gear did fantastic. Thank you to you and Big Rock Moto for the great reviews. Ended up getting mine while RMC had their March sale.
Dam good video review brother 👊 seriously love to see the less expensive stuff being really reviewed I'll have to check out both options
I love my 500X so much! He is just really easy to get along with but those stock pegs are horrible. Went with pivot pegz and am pretty happy with the results❤
Ben, solid revue. Looking forward to your full review of these products, but glad you snuck in a good early spring 'rain ride' for a primer. Thank you sir!
The best rain gear by far is military issue gortex. Couldn’t beat the price when it was issued to us, but even buying it is reasonable. Had nothing but the bike for over a year in western Washington, and never got wet. Light weight and warm enough on the winter and cool enough in the summer.
Test number 2. Go outside with full gear. Give bride water hose. Soak the dork for 1/2 hour. Remove gear and check for wetness. Give review and then proceed to secret well known camping spot close by. Cook us a nice dinner. Light up my puff puff then proceed,to give words of wisdom. Respectfully secret viewer. PS: No Bud only Coors light allowed in camp! Remember to be kind to me. Ok everyone I get it.
I'd like to see that video 😅
Bud light hurt your feelings
@@jackvliet yeah man bud light hurt my feelings. What are you gay? Their vice president mocked the hard working men of America that buy their pisswater and endorsed a woman with a penis.
Hey thanks for the short review! The gear from Rocky mountain looking good! Can not wait for the complete review on the gear
MSR makes great stuff, I buy as much of my camping gear from MSR as possible. Never disappointed. MSR knows what they are doing when it comes to outdoor gear.
Different MSR but still good quality
Just bought this and just came in the mail... I live down in Mac and it'd be a great day for it to test the rainability, but alas, kids are here.... haha! we'll see how warm it is tomorrow morning i guess!
I'm excited for the CB500x content. I'm considering buying one for my general adventure riding. I currently have a crf450rl for hardcore dirt, but it's not great on the highway to ride to the dirt. I had a 2021 Africa Twin base model and I loved it but I really didn't want to have to do the valve job on it and also didn't want to drop it. I did have fun with it on the dirt though. I'm considering buying a 500x for the cheaper price and still having the parallel twin and being ok offroad. It's either that or I gotta get another AT in a couple years and just accept that it's gonna get dropped and the valve jobs are gonna suck. lol
Going to enjoy the CB500x content too. I'm really interested in buying one of these for my next bike.
The msr socks are often overlooked. 50% merino wool and cheap.
Love the Dedication....... If its raining lets test the waterproof stuff if its waterproof........ 👍
I'm really interested in a comparison of the CB500X vs 300L Rally.
Especially since i'm also an old fat guy.
Great review on the gear as we've come to expect from you. Did that Klim visor not have a pinlock? It seemed challenging to keep visor clear, which is always difficult to deal with. Keep up the great work.
Highly reccomend a pinlock or even one of the adhesive anti fog deals for that visor.. I've 100% been in that situation too many times. They work well in low speed, wet trail riding too.
I have a pin lock. Forgot to put it back in
Pinlock is your friend
Bought a pair of the pants based on you reviews thanks great content
It's nice having a CycleGear store ten minutes away, I have the Sedici Avventura (not Explorer) riding gear, have ridden in the rain and snow as well as warmer dry weather, it's been great, has two zip-in liners, one quilted for warmth and another for water & wind resistance. Has the chest vents, arm vents, pockets and the padding in all the right places, plus the pants zip to the jacket as it should. This MSR stuff looks comparable to the Sedici, definately worth a look, plus I really like RockyMountainATV!
You are such a dork. You don't take anything too serious. I like your channel more with each video I watch.
Clicked on the video for the cb500x! I was considering a versys 650 and remember watching your test ride video a couple years ago and your thoughts on the cb500f. Came across the cb500x and bought one in early 2020 as my first bike. Getting close to 10k mikes now. Excited for the upcoming content!
Good fun video. Wish I lived somewhere with more greenery and rain
I rode my CB500X yesterday. I love that bike. Looks like you need a pinlock, brother. I’m interested in the MSR stuff. I’m a big American guy, so I need gear cut for big guys. I hated the stock pegs on the 500X. I swapped to Knight Design, LLC pegs, which move the pegs down and forward, making it way easier to stand. Great video!
Was torn between the MSR Xplorer and Voyager jacket, but I ended up getting the Xplorer. Its great! My only complaint is the forearm strap digs into my elbow, but im sure that will loosen up over time. Thanks for the review and recommendation!
Videos like this make me want to quit work for the day and hot the dirt.
May I suggest, bar risers, bark busters, lower foot pegs, sump guard and custom highway pegs to stretch your legs out.
Glad to see you on the cb500x can't wait to see you put it through its paces off road.
Looking forward to the cb500 vs others reviews. Would the pants be good summer pants or are they like the jacket?
Besides the fact that I LOVE the cb500x, I also noticed that the insta 360 One RS audio while riding in the rain is super good quality! I'm becoming more and more interested in making the investment!
d000000d - you got a cb500x? You're my hero!
Ben you need a pin lock insert to stop that fogging! 😊
Can’t wait , you got me checking out the 500x with rally raid package. Mini Africa twin!
Thank you for the gear video sir. So easy and enjoyable to watch your awesome videos. Its like talking with a friend about stuff in my garage or backyard bbq =) Easy, funny, honest and no BS. And for that sir I thank you.
Great review as always, thank you, Ben! I bought the MSR Adventure boots (black) you demo'd here, been riding with them about two months now. Loved them out of box and after 20+ rides, they are really a fantastic value. My wife and I are returning riders (rode many years ago) and I tried several pairs of very expensive moto boots - and almost had a serious accident (actually more than one). Yes, I understand about protection and importance of stiffness - but I am wondering how many others have experienced the same issue. With the incredibly stiff moto boots, sure, you feel safe, but I stalled on a dangerous portion of a hill because I could NOT downshift because of the stiffness of the boots. The pair I bought even had the 'hinge' - but seriously, why be fully armored if you are going to die because you can't properly control your bike. So my strategy was to stay with the MSR boots you've demo'd here for a good while, while we are getting our confidence back with light off-road (forest roads) only. I'm thinking even BDRs would be fine, and just avoid the highest technical. But all of the youtube vloggers in adventure moto seem to say the same thing about leg protection and importance of these incredibly stiff motocross boots and I'm wondering if we aren't setting up newer riders for serious accidents. Even after shifter adjustment, getting proper flex to shift and brake frankly is just friggen DANGEROUS. Go with these MSR boots, they are terrific value, super comfortable, and I can walk to get the espresso just fine after a ride :D
I love my 21 CB500X, you'll enjoy it to.
I wish all testers would say where they are. Looks like a great area to ride
Thanks, good info and nice video production! My alpinestar tech 7 are the most un-waterproof boots in the world i think.
ADV Rider Hack - Purchase a Goretex Paclite rain suit from Cabelas for a couple hundred dollars. Keep it in a panier. Wear it over your riding gear - guaranteed dry. Went around the world like that.
I own a 2023 Rebel 500 ABS great choice only if Honda give it a little bigger fuel tank just a little bigger 😅
Great review...sounds like a good kit for winter/spring/fall Oregon riding. BUT! tell me about those suspenders you mentioned. I cant find them and would be interested in picking a pair up.
Ben, I enjoy all your content. I am excited to see some CB500x content as it's a good candidate to add to the garage next to my 2-wheel Winnebago aka Victory Vision. 😁👍
It's not hard making something waterproof; it's hard making something waterproof and durable that breaths.
Yes!! Super excited about the 500x
Perfect timing. I was looking for a replacement cold weather suit. Thanks!!
Woah that branch looks dangerous! Break those things off before they take out someones eye!
The gear looks pretty good!
you are never going to believe this but I am picking up my CB500X today that I also kinda accidentally bought at Auction last week....its true, I wouldn't lie to you 😊 I plan on keeping mine for quite some time specially if I like it, never ridden one so you never know.
Hey! Good content! I like your channel! On an other subject, what kind of microphone are you using? Great sound quality! 👍
If you want to stay warm and dry Aerositch Darien gear is the best we just did the PA BDR Wild X and it rained all 4 days and if we got 3 hrs of no rain that was given the no rain the benefit of the doubt.
100% dry at the end of each day but you get what you pay for. After 50 years of riding I got tired of the broken promises of gear is waterproof and gave my money to Aerostich and got gear made to fit me and it's 100% waterproof and no broken promises.
My last jacket that did well was my firstgear TPG first gen and I got just over 100k miles out of that. I'm hoping to get the last years of riding out of my Stich....
Trust me when I say their is no good cheap good riding gear After 50 years of riding I found out the hard way..
JUST got these pants for a ride this weekend!!! I LOVE them! tell us more about the suspenders you use please!
I'm looking at purchasing these pants tomorrow, anything you can tell me about how they fit? Are they true to size or should I order a size bigger to be safe? Thanks
Purchased the pants, have 1 ride in them that ride was an hour and a half in light rain / drizzle and 40 degrees. No issues, was cooler than another pair of pants with a liner but that's what I was hoping for.
I'm looking at purchasing these pants tomorrow, anything you can tell me about how they fit? Are they true to size or should I order a size bigger to be safe? Thanks
Sounds like the gear is pretty solid but...
I'm more impressed at the Insta360 mic adapter taking that water like a champ! 😅😆
I was thinking of getting the Aerostich Roadcrafter 1 piece. It is highly recommended for being totally waterproof. Do you know anything about this brand?
You know what they say in Oregon about April showers? They bring May showers. June showers, July showers…
😂😂
I want a 500X so bad but sadly just wasnt in the budget, ended up with a scram 411 lol budget bike life for a while
Get it cleaned after it has been dirty then do the waterproof test..Is it water proof after cleaning?
Looking forward to CB500x content. I’m am currently trying to decide between 500x and KLR…I’m a shorter 5’6” so leaning towards the 500x
Versys 300 is a good option too!
Looks like wet roads 😢show us in SA your MSR adv boots pics
I don't like when companies skimp on supplying armor like a back pad and I think it's brilliant that msr jacket comes with a hydration pack.
Just the pocket. You have to buy your own bladder
Rains a lot here in winter difficult to find good reliable safe Adv rain gear ,
Great test ride. I (almost) always enjoy your channel! :-) Ride safe!
Thanks for another good review. I like ur vids with tips like best places to set up tents and how family can join in even just dinner etc.
Also wondering how the msr gear goes in hot weather? like in Queensland Australia. Lol or the badlands a tad better all round?
Thanks.
Please keep up the great work.
🆒 🎥💨 I got the 2019 cb500x non abs model but i live in Phoenix so it doesn't 🌧️☔ much. In the winter you can wear your thermals with your 👖 & couple layers on top & your little cold but it's not to bad.
So is the sizing true? Because I went to a cycle gear store an hr away and tried on several jackets. I found that in one brand a 2x was plenty. Another brand I was barely able to squeeze into a 5x. I wear a 42 in the waist and thats measuring at the navel. And I have a 50 inch chest. So gear is hard to come by for me
Well done sir! Appreciate ya!
NICE..... A+ VIDEO.
Highly informative and entertaining video. Upon reflection, isn’t 100% “chance” of rain actually simply “definitely without a doubt rain”. If it is determined you had a 100% chance of winning the lottery, would it not be wise to make sure to buy a lottery ticket.
2:50 my favorite video ever, let you guess why….
Typo all rain gear jkt , w hoodie top ,pants, boots gloves. Ups /fedex will give you an shipping address
So it´s not rally waterproof, then maybe a laminated set or something with a rain jacket on top is better? (thoughts on Revit sand 4?)
You have both the Current Klim Carlsbad and Traverse set. Care to make a comparision video? Ventilation, comfort temperature, waterproofness, use overlap?
I'm guessing it will be like those waterproof gloves that work for a while and then start letting water in. I will stay tuned for the long review before I get any :)
Go GL!!!!!
Rocky mountain gear❤
How are the boots for large calves? I've got Incredible Hulk calves. :(
Hey Ben, been watching you ever since you started your channel. Keep on going. Looking forward to the CB500X stuff as well. Hey where did you get your suspenders from? Thanks for your content. Keep rolling my friend 🙂
+1 on the suspenders question
wish they had more colors...
My shirt gets wet from the rain entering the collar. They never seem to keep the water out and it drips down and the shirt sucks up the water like a sponge
I suspect the waterproof coating will eventually wear off and will require a DWR treatment to keep it waterproof or at least water resistant. Still a reasonable value though.
$450 for entry level. I feel like inflation is out of control. Ill stick with my viking rain gear for $100. Thank you for the review targeted towards dentists on GSes. Is that the plural form of GS?
That bash plate looks bulky
Whole thing looks way to heavy for me but whatever floats your boat
Would like to see a more minimalist approached as I’m looking at this and the new Vstrom 800de
I have considered selling my 15 gsxs750 for a newer 500x . Im short but want a slightly more capable off road bike. Good video !
8:57 don’t you get spray everywhere when peeing while riding? 😳
😂🤣😂
Sorry this is not related to this video. But can't figure how else to contact you. I ordered a gas blatter and did not see anyway to use your code. Can u help?
Does anyone have a link to the suspenders he uses?
Hey Ben, can you do a video on your mic set up in your helmet now that you are using the osmo action please?
Test the Alpinestar they are for adventure riders I have motocross boots that are terrible could feel when I shifted the Alpinestar I can were all day
Okay: th-cam.com/video/o8IIKEKLMz8/w-d-xo.html
Do you use anything on your helmet visor to help water bead and fly off? I always have such a hard time seeing once it starts raining.
I just turn my head to the side once in a while ;)
I was in the impression it was impossible to buy a 00x unless it was brand new. You can't find them on the second hand market without traveling half way across the west
I'll have one for sale in a few months
Ever solve the problem of a wet beard in a heavy rain wicking tons of water down the inside the front of your jacket?
More info on these $7 suspenders? I need to come up with a solution.
When does the weather get warmer in your parts?. I thought the UK was cold but damm you can still see your breath in the cold air.
Do you have a link to those suspenders?
Are we going to get an updated review of the other msr set you wore in mexico? How did it hold up, too hot etc?
any eta on larger pant sizes i really wanted a set but had to go with sidici avventura
You'd have to ask them. I haven't heard anything
Where do I find those suspenders good sir?
Voyager gear….I have been trying to get the Xplorer gear, got the pants jacket is back ordered.
Should I go voyager?
Can you do a side by side comparison?
Which MSR suit would breathe better for hot temps?
Xplorer