The BEST VALUE in Dual Sport/ADV Motorcycle Gear: MSR Voyager Jacket and Pants Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 พ.ย. 2023
- Looking for the best cheap motorcycle gear out there that also happens to not be terrible? You'd be hard pressed to find better value motorcycle gear than the MSR Voyager jacket and pants from Rocky Mountain ATV/MC. This entry-level gear is perfect for beginner motorcycle riders because it's sturdy and inexpensive and has a ton of features you just don't see on cheap motorcycle gear like this.
MSR Voyager Jacket: bit.ly/4339v6n
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
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If you're looking for the best motorcycle gear for beginners, look no further than this MSR Voyager motorcycle gear. At less than $450 for the full set, you get good cheap waterproof motorcycle gear that will last you a long time.
I've been testing this MSR Voyager Jacket and MSR Voyager Pants for several months now. I've worn it while riding on and off road on my dual sport and adventure motorcycles in all kinds of weather conditions and I've been continually impressed with this budget motorcycle gear.
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Check out the gear in this video:
MSR Voyager Jacket: bit.ly/4339v6n
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
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I couldn't help thinking what the guy in the truck was thinking ...... and yes I thought you were sitting on the stump also lol
Every time I have a question about adventure riding, as I’m new to this, you have a video that answers that question. Officially subscribed.
Thanks again Ben, appreciate the honest review. I was actually thinking of upgrading my gear for winter driving. Perfect timing!
Based on your review, I immediately ordered the pants in black. These are absolutely awesome. I needed a pair of riding pants for the winter and found it right here. Rocky Mountain ATV is unbelievable. I ordered them in the morning and they shipped that day. Received the pants here in Oregon in a couple of days. These pants are worth every penny and they are in my budget. Thanks Ben for what you do for the riding community.
Literally just ordered the jacket!
Nice review!
Thanks Ben, always great to know about great riding gear!
I rode about 100 miles in 80-90 degrees with the vents all open, and I was fine in this jacket. This was prior to acquiring the pants. I worked up a sweat getting on the bike in my 100 degree garage that day, then once I hit the highway it was pure bliss as the wind relished through the jacket cooling me off in a hurry. I love this set.
Does this not keep you warm at all?
Bought this gear last spring, 4600 mile trip for three weeks in July. High 90s to 100 degrees. I survived and would recommend this gear👍
I live in Florida and was about to ask how well this gear feels in hot temperature.
@@FictionalCharacterAJM it's hot but for the price it's hard to beat. Imo
great deal was looking at them but am a fair weather rider........ hate getting wet from rain.......... 50 plus years living here........
Chewie........
Watched the video bought the jacket and pants. Great quality, much better than my previous sedici suit that was twice the price! Thanks for the insight!
I bought the Xplorer pants after your review of that set. Just waiting for the jacket to come back in stock so I can get that baby purchased. Appreciate your content man.
I've heard they have more coming pretty soon. Hopefully this month.
Another EXCELLENT!! (Party Time) Video, thanks, and loving the content (Biking and Camping). KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.
My first set of gear (thanks to your previous video) and it has been great so far! I have used the jacket a lot more than the pants but both seem to be really well made!
Been looking at the Klim Dakar pants but now these are in the running!
Awesome review brother 👊 im enjoying my msr stuff
I'm really happy to hear it. It's been great for me.
Best gear for dollar imo, coming from an ALL season winter snow, rain, humid summer, fall and spring in New England: Oxford. The Montreal Series and The Ankara Jacket. honestly i have 7 years straight with 2 Oxford Jackets, 2 oxford pants, 2 gloves snow and summer from them. It will not disappoint. do you though. spend 500$ on a klim if you want. but Oxford has lasted all 4 seasons for a minimum of 3 years a piece.
The first thing that went through my mind is I thought you were doing a nod to Tim Conway. (Dorf) Great review. Thanks!
I have the pants, and I agree with everything you said… I too had to add suspenders as I’m a portly fellow. I tried the Amazon hawk stuff, it’s better than nothing, but not by much. I would recommend the MSR gear to anyone 😊
Great review! Thank you internet riding buddy!
Great review Ben. I have both MSR Xplorer and Voyager sets, both are very well built. For the price, it was a no-brainer when looking at comparable KLIM Carlsbad or Badlands gear. Not at all disappointed with the MSR gear purchases. Cheers!!
Glad to hear you're enjoying it.
Sooo, would you suggest paying more for Xplorer or no? Thanks.
@@lukefish7562 I would say you would not be disappointed at spending the extra money for the more rugged/waterproof/higher CE rated Xplorer gear.
Definitely ordering some of this! I think a video explaining helmets and maybe summer gear would be cool! I’m currently trying to figure out what helmet to get and it’s a little daunting. I’ve been riding for 20 plus years and only ever wore a helmet in my early 20’s while riding dirt bikes. Now at 37 I figure it’s time to get something to protect my brain bucket!
This does seem like a great deal. 100% it is hard to get soft and comfy but also rainproof. It certainly does seem like great winter gear for the PNW.
I have worked in the outdoor guiding and boating industry for 5 years, and I was waiting for someone to make proper shells for motorcycle gear.
I have an anorak made of a similar material that has lasted me 2000+ miles of hiking and canoeing, but it needed a proper windproof zipper and armor to be bike capable.
I will be buying a set of these - I expect them to last quite a while.
Well damn that's a great endorsement. Thank you for that.
tag lines at the end made me laugh, get in there brother, love from a straight white, 13stone 500 exc rider in England - where it's freakin wet wet wet
I thought this was “Dorf” on bikes! All kidding aside, this gear looks to be decent for entry level protection. Good content.
After over 4000 miles in this set of gear, in the heat and the rain, I can attest it is really good gear. You will need to close the vents and layer up when the temperature drops. Well worth the money!
I bought the MSR Xplorer, it is fanatic.
I've been using the Voyager pants, outside of being too heavy for the hottest days they are excellent.
Definitely thought you were sitting on that stump lol
lol hadn't thought of that.
Same jacket I wore at GLFY 2023. Was way better than my old Joe Rocket. I just wore a hoodie under it if I was kinda cold
Dork! I thought you were sitting on the stump also..i thought that was your funny sense of humor.. great video!... maybe for the cost you could go to seamstress/tailor for zipper and length? I'm doing that (shorty) for my gear.
Smart idea.
Can you do a new video for a jacket to be used in the heat. Summer is 98f with 90 % humidity. Would like some protection in the summer. Thx
Joe rocket makes a 3 season jacket that has a mesh jacket that includes armor(foam), works too ask me how I know. I miss my bike. Air traffic controllers apparently can't watch out for motorcycles. They don't have wings lol. But the mesh jacket zips into a water proof shell and come with a warranty. My first one leaked through one of the chest vents and I took it back and got it replaced. Will buy another when I need it still have mine even after the crash. For pants I used frog toggs, just don't ride through brush with them.
... This what I bought.
Pros- I feel protected.
Cons- It is breathable. i.e. lets the air in.
I need a base layer to further block the wind.
Jeff
watch out for with that swinging in the rain with upcoming heavy traffic!!
I thought I would see this gear on your Rocky Mountain gear recommendations page...
I'm glad to see they removed the big ARC label on the butt that's on the Battleborn pants. After 300 or so miles it always starts to hurt my Coccyx area. I may pick up a pair of these pants but I'm keeping the Battleborn jacket, love it!
I have a DriRider RX4 Adv set looks similar the plastic insert armour was extra made in Australia.
This will be my next suit.
I currently have a BMW suit ( I brought it used🤑) which is ok ONCE.
When the jacket gets soaked it takes 48+ hours to dry out; no good for daily commuting.
I want the waterproofing on the outside.
What don’t you like with the HWK gear? I have the pants and they feel like solid quality.
I've ridden pretty hard in these adventure and dual sport. Got a tiny exhaust burn on the Beta 430 but otherwise they are stout.
Great review as always Dork! I have a question though. Would you recommend this, or the Xplorer jacket for winter? I wanted to get the Xplorer but I am wondering if this would be better since it could block the wind instead of potentially letting the cold wind in though the Xplorers breathable layer. I of course plan to layer up.
Xplorer all the way. It's all around better in my opinion.
@@DorkintheRoadthanks!
I really wanted to get the Voyager or Xplorer. However, after I saw your video, I decided the gear would get to with mesh gear since I live in Southern Georgia. I hope Rocky Mountain release an affordable mesh option. I ended up with the Baja S4 pants and jacket which made my wallet cry.
Yep my pants were Amazon alpha though not hawk. Jacket is First Gear Jaunt had 3 or 4 years
Nice
Just trying to find desert gear being down in PHX. Any budget recommendations for just plane hot lol?
is it light? i like the icon pdx3 lightness, is this similar? my gear now gets so heavy after hours riding.
Nice review. Have you tried out any of the aerostich gear? It's a bit more on the budget but not much from the numbers you just shared.
Aren't Aerostich suits like 1500 bucks?
Good point. Guess I'm the dork.. haha yeah the pants are around $700 just verified. 🤣@@DorkintheRoad
What do you wear for summer / warm weather gear?
Damn I’m in the market for new Adv gear and I JUST watched your video on the Xplorer gear a few hours ago and then I get back on TH-cam to research more gear and now this is uploaded. What are the chances lol
I’m your opinion do you think the MSR Xploer is worth the more money?
Waiting on the answer too as I’m online now deciding between getting voyager now or waiting on xplorer to be restocked.
Good luck.
Yes if you can afford it go Xplorer.
How about a link to those suspenders ?
Dutch Fireman suspenders. Please help me locate. My Google box is not being much help for me. Thanks for your content 😂
I second that! Would like to check them out but they don't show up in my searching (so far)..
I love my set, just needs a jacket to fit the pants. What I mean, I wear a 3xl, and the 3xl jacket is a little snug. Now I’m fat and that’s my problem not the gear, but riding is a little tight. Other than that, I’m losing weight. 😂😂
Sucks that they don't make short sizes, not everyone that is big is also tall lol. Also note, there is no free return if you are switching items and not just sizes, learned this the hard way after I decided to try the pants. I have the jacket in XL.. it's tight across the shoulders and the sleeves are already too long so going up a size is not an option. Pants were a joke, the waist was half way up my torso and the legs were still too long..... In short this gear is designed for the skinny or tall folks.
When it comes to great deals, always wait for an upgrade to any gear. As the out going models get marked down up to 75% off. Its how I always upgrade my gear. ALWAYS got at minimum 60% off. Boots are always cheaper if you go through alexfactory. I they are in the UK or Italy, cant remember for sure. Got my Sidi Adventure gortex boots(which are awesome) delivered within 2 weeks for $300. While here in the usa most placed were at the time, askinh $499 for the same boots.
Whew! We have different ideas of what the word budget means!
Great video, thanks for posting it, love your vids. In your opinion is it worth spending an extra $452.00 CAD to go up from the Voyager Gear to the Xplorer gear? I am typically only a Sunday rider in the summer here in Canada but ride more in Mexico during the winter. Is the protection of the Voyager material wise not pads as good as the Xplorer? I have seen the Xplorer in person a few days ago one of the guys on our week long ride had one but it would be nice to see them side by side to do a comparison. Unfortunately that isn't possible, I know you have both models so what would you recommend if you are only a casual rider? Thanks
Thuis is the gear I landed on as a new rider. Thanks Ben, now everyone is going to think I bought it because of you or they're gonna think I am you🤣😂😅
FirstGear Kilimanjaro 2.0 pants or the MSR Voyager pants ?
Bought the MSR Xplorer Jacket and Pants 2 weeks before these came out..... Shoulda waited I guess
The Xplorer is much better, IMHO. These are just amazing for the price.
Where can I find those suspenders?
I gotta try this suspender business...
it's a game changer
Maybe a dumb question but do the pants at size 40 have enough extra room to fit over a pair of jeans or regular pants?
I normally wear a 34 in jeans so sized up to a 36 for these MSR pants and I can fit jeans underneath. Also sized up on the jacket and it allows for underlayers but not too baggy.
I was thinking during this video, I really like the blue with orange zippers (xplorer set) .... of course i do, its $200 more for each piece.
How does it hold up in Abrasion resistance - can you do another Review on the Xplorer MSR ?
I did a review on the Xplorer. It's linked in this video.
@@DorkintheRoad Thanks, did you do one on the KLIM Carlsbad Jacket/Pants as well? Great video!
you don't have a link for the suspenders do you?
I can only afford the HWK gear. But I like it ok.
That jacket is like tissue paper, man. Highly advise maybe finding some used gear that's a little better if you can. I don't think it's going to hold up in a crash.
I purchased this gear and I'm 6'4" and weigh about 275. It is very well made and seems like a great value. However I normally wear 2XLT coats (reg coats not riding gear) So I got the 3XL coat think it would be a bit big. It is not, its small for me, but could probably get by with it. I'm really torn because I like the gear and know I cant get anything better for the price. Or if you know otherwise please suggest some gear.
Is this different than last year’s voyager gear?
It's the same stuff I just finally wore it enough for a full review
Too bad they don't have my giant size needs.😢 6'4" 34" inseam 42 waist.
It may be good . but it dose.t fit you well . i have the same problem with a jacket it crawls up the shouders very uncomfy . !
I mean, I said it fits well...so yes?
I am pretty sure you are being stalked by a very serious looking pug.
Bro, the channel is good, but that scene at 0:39...dude, that truck driver must have been freaking. Why would you do that in the rain with oncoming traffic?
I’m still freaking out about Xplorer back orders I got my pants but can’t order the jacket 🤬
The pants are awesome!
Hi Dork and Dork followers - especially those of you in Oregon. I need your help. I had been following the Wheeled Geezers www.youtube.com/@WheeledGeezer/videos as they road the TAT. Their last video was in Oregon three weeks ago. My understanding is that they (Scott and Jack) reached Oregon a bit early and were camping/riding until they met up with their families? Anyone have any update about them? They had been posting somewhat regularly until day 31 then the updates/videos stopped. I have no idea if they finished the trail etc. Even sent them a couple of notes via their video comments and received no reply. I'm just hoping they're okay. Thank you in advance for any updates.
Lol the crotch gusset. I have cheaper stuff that has been good. I know what feeling though water just pools in crotch when sitting and soaks through anyway.
And if you don't have a Hoodia for a mid layer you can buy a DITR Hoodie.
Always a wise option.
I cut the crotch gusset out of my pants, every once in a while i’ll have to take them to an alterations shop for final touchup
If they made a 4xl
If anyone has a lead on motorcycle pants over 50" waist please help!!
Are you saying that Rocky Mountain bought out MSR clothing line? You seem to be equivocating TUSK brand with this MSR brand…
MSR is now a rocky mountain brand like Tusk.
I went to Rocky Mountain, and I believe they only use PayPal, and I do not use PayPal, that’s a potential problem
They take credit cards, too. You don't have to use the paypal option.
@@DorkintheRoad I guess you don’t get to that part until you check out, but I did click check out, and the only option I saw was PayPal. But thanks for the info.
I have the Xplorer jacket and the voyager pant. I have nothing negative to say about the jacket after a year of riding the east coast, mainly in the PA wilds BDR area. I recently did 540 miles with my riding buddy as our last BDR trip of the year, and I bought the voyager pant because all I have are pants with removable “waterproof” liners…if you know, you know. They are never %100 waterproof.
Anyway; on our 3 day trip we had a day and a half of spectacular weather and a day and a half of miserable PA weather-flurries, cold, wet, 19° in the morning, lots of moisture in the freezing cold mountain air. I like the pants a lot, I bought them a size bigger in order to layer underneath them. There is no hip protection, although they advertise them with “hip padding” they are quarter inch hip shaped pads with a tiny strip of Velcro on them, that then attach to the inside of the pant, via Velcro, and I didn’t even bother attempting to use them. They are useless. So that kinda stinks, there are no hip pockets, to put pads inside either, just a miniscule strip of Velcro.
The included knee pads are very nice along with the rest of the pant. I love the quick closure system on the belt, all pants should be like this. I’m a 30 inseam and bought the 32” and had plenty of room to layer up and/or remove layers. They are over the boot pants, but you probably could use the third button on the bottom and tuck them into motocross boots. I did not get wet or chilly from the wind at any point. The pocket zippers are very nice, and big enough to fit a gloved hand inside. I have seen a lot of guys comment about needing suspenders, I would say to them you need to buy the right size pants. I’m a very thin man, and if I miss on any size of garment, I either sink or swim in it and I like my stuff to fit correctly without bibs.
Honestly, why are they not selling this in the Netherlands? Do they know it's rainy over here? Do they know Rev-It is Dutch? This will sell like hotcakes over here. We need affordable rain gear.
Im asking Santa for a set of this
I paid 250 for the scorpion exo optima jacket for my CDT trip. worst jacket I have ever owned. not even close to being water resistant. like not even accidentally water resistant. uncomfortable. collar sits to high on the neck for riding. pockets blow out violently if you ride with the pocket slightly unzipped on accident. the HAWK ig ot from amazon for $40 was twice the jacket.
Klim is great and also the greatest rip off.
Another great review but as soon as you compared it to an inflatable boat, my decision was made.Thats not for me.
Bro. Might wanna change the title. I don't know what the hell cheap is out there, but here in the midwest, That shit is Unobtanium for most riders.
Personally I don’t like that jackets and pants come with armour.
IF people took the price of armour off the total cost it would be much better.
Both my wife and I ride with knee braces (we have a collection of knee armour in a box) She rides with upper body armour so all of her jackets have that removed too.
For us we will not throw it out for some reason as we paid for it. For reality for a lot of us, included armour is really just rubbish for landfill regardless of the CE rating.
What happened to you going back to the true reason you started this channel. You might as well put a sponsorship on top of every video. Seems like all you do is commercials now. I get you need to make a living here but it seems all you do anymore is commercials.