MSR Xplorer ADV Coat & Pants Review | HOT & COLD Weather Tested!

After getting lots of questions on my feeling about the new MSR Xplorer Adventure motorcycle riding coat & pants I decided I'd better get a review out and share my experience thus far!
NOTE: While I was not paid in cash to promote these products, I did receive them in exchange for my brutality honest opinion.
Links to my gear & parts!
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Pants: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/ri...
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Boots: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/ri...
Helmet: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/ri...
Goggles: amzn.to/3Kcmlqm
Gloves: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/ri...
Bike Stuff
Racks & Bags: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Crash Bars
Uppers: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Lowers: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Nilight Lights: amzn.to/3XDFdmC
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ATV High Bend Bars: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Fat Bar Risers: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Lexx Pipe: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Tusk Tank Bag: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Tail Bag: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Motovlog Stuff
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Mic (requires adapter or media mod): amzn.to/3qEW4Ia
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Insta360 Selfie Stick: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Clamps For Holding Selfie Sticks: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Stay Swanky My Friends!

[@mkramsauer]

That was a really good review of the gear. I've always used MSR or Moose racing really good stuff. Keep up the great work brother 👊

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Thanks man, I really appreciate that!

[@ownyourworld]

It’s been great to see your channel grow . I find the editing time consuming but I have loads of footage of tours around Europe.

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Thanks! Yeah the editing can definitely be time consuming, most of the time I find it really enjoyable though.

[@gagehamilton2497]

Great video as always. Just wish I had it a month ago when I was shopping for new gear but no worries, I am happy with what I got.

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Thanks! What did you end up with instead?

[@gagehamilton2497]

@@SwankyCatProductions I got the Alpinestars Andes Pro

[@MrShad73]

Thanks for the review. I need to really at a minimum look into some adv boots before i try the T.W.A.T. I still rocking work boots and HWK pants for my rides and commute.

[@SwankyCatProductions]

I did the same for a long time. Adventure boots really do have some great benefits, stiffer sole for standing on the pegs, waterproofness so you can easily inspect depth of water crossings and of course the extra protection! I very rarely ride without mine, regardless of whether I have the camera on or not.

[@osimnod]

Others who have reviewed this MSR combo also speak highly of it's quality and value. Agree with you on the color choices.

[@SwankyCatProductions]

It is surprisingly good. I've got the lower cost version now and while it's certainly not bad, it's no where near as nice as the Xplorer line.

[@thorsmith59]

Good review. I just wish manufactures would offer more colors like khaki for hot weather. Living in the Nevada desert tou really don't want the dark colors they all seem to offer.

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Thanks! Yeah, I'm not sure why the industry is so obsessed with dark gear. I think bright colors are way better looking AND they don't blend into the background or cook you alive lol

[@bitterlifes]

Looks awesome gear !
This show us that it isn't neseserly to spent 1000+$€ for the pants, 1000+$€ for the jacket on high name brands.
Bravo and well done MSR, and i hope this brand to be available in Europe.

[@chrisphillips0000]

I use Alpinestars Tech 7 boots with my KLR650. I'm 6'3" size 12 boot. I had to lower my foot pegs (JNS Engineering) and extend my foot peg (Tusk) to make it all work.

[@SwankyCatProductions]

I probably should have worn them a bit and broken them in. I've got the JNS lowered non damped peg brackets but they still seemed tight. I'd they were rear set and lowered like the ones I had on my gen2 than I think I'd have kept them.

[@turbolag5107]

I kind of don't like that they directly vent I wish there was some sort of mesh netting to block out debris.

[@billcotton1551]

At least all the snow finally melted Ben.

[@SwankyCatProductions]

It happened really quick actually! I thought we'd have the huge pile I shoveled off the deck until June but it only took a week I think ha ha.

[@DraganBakema]

Such a same msr xploren pant is only on amazon in the usa and not on amazon netherlands

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Oh no! Sorry to hear that.

[@randymccurley2951]

I am curious about the gps mounting. I have a Garmin zumo xt and would love to mount mine in the same place as yours. Any help is appreciated. Like your videos on the 2022 klr. Thank you

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Thanks! I've got a few videos on it, just search swanky cat GPS. I usually just use action camera mounts, it requires a few modifications here and there but does offer a wide range of options.

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Here's the most recent one on the KLR. th-cam.com/video/KugBNb3-PCc/w-d-xo.html

[@billcotton1551]

It will probably get better as it breaks in too.

[@SwankyCatProductions]

It was actually kind of stiff right away but now that I think about it, that went away after the first ride.