{"id":11897,"date":"2013-12-09T19:02:13","date_gmt":"2013-12-10T00:02:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.chinonthetank.com\/?p=11897"},"modified":"2014-03-06T14:26:55","modified_gmt":"2014-03-06T19:26:55","slug":"a-better-barbour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chinonthetank.com\/2013\/12\/a-better-barbour\/","title":{"rendered":"A Better Barbour?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Don’t tell Ben and Andrew but there just might be a more practical alternative the the classic Barbour and Belstaff jackets we all know and love. The classic waxed cotton Barbour International or Belstaff Tourist Trophy do an OK job of keeping you warm and dry, but that is about it. Imagine a jacket that retains the same classic look of the 4 pocket waxed motorcycle jacket, yet affords all of the protection of modern armor and waterproof breeathability. This is exactly what REV’IT! has done with the Melville<\/a> and Oxford<\/a> Jackets. Both have REV’IT!’s Hydratex G-Liner which functions similarly to GORE-TEX and will keep you super dry in the wettest or riding conditions (I know I have tested it out). These jackets are made of heavy duty cotton and have Knox CE rated armor in the shoulders and elbows with a pocket to add an optional back protector.<\/p>\n REV’IT! Oxford<\/p>\n REV’IT! Oxford<\/p>\n REV’IT! Melville<\/p>\n REV’IT! Melville (without thermal liner)<\/p>\n