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New Gear: Highway 21 Gasser Jacket

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Highway 21 Gasser jacket in black

The Gasser from Highway 21 has the look of a vintage jacket but is built with modern windproof, waterproof, and breathable technology.

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Made of genuine premium leather, the Gasser features a nine-point ventilation system with perforated side expansion panels, along with a weatherproof Hydraguard removable liner, so it’s suitable for all weather conditions.

Removable CE Level 1 shoulder/elbow armor and reflective panels provide additional safety.

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Back view of Highway 21 Gasser jacket in Black
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Highway 21 Gasser jacket in Vintage Brown

The Gasser also features a concealed carry pocket, an internal pocket, an accordion stretch panel, snap waist adjusters, and a YKK two-way main zipper.

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The Highway 21 Gasser jacket is available in Black and Vintage Brown for $349.95.

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New Gear: Highway 21 Turbine Mesh Jacket

Highway 21 Turbine Mesh Jacket

Created for the heat of summer riding, such as when you are touring one of the Rider Favorite Rides in the South Central U.S., Southeast U.S., or the West, the air mesh and protection of the Highway 21 Turbine Mesh Jacket will keep you cool while also providing comfort and safety.

The Turbine Mesh Jacket features abrasion-resistant mesh for maximum airflow, 600D polyester at critical wear areas, and a removable windproof Hydraguard rain liner.

Highway 21 Turbine Mesh Jacket

The removable CE Level 1 shoulder/elbow armor and back pad add safety, along with reflective panels, and the perfect fit comes from arm volume adjusters, hook-and-loop waist adjusters, and side expansion panels.

The Turbine Mesh Jacket comes in Black in sizes S-4XL for $119.95.

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Highway 21 Winchester Jacket | Gear Review

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The Highway 21 Winchester Jacket, Hook Gloves, Blockhouse Jeans, and Journeyman Boots on the 2022 Indian Super Chief Limited. (Photo by Jordan Pay)

During the 20th century, a succession of field jackets — the M-43, M-51, and M-65, each named for the year it was first issued — were worn by thousands of American soldiers. The functional jackets, typically made of cotton canvas or other durable material and featuring four front cargo pockets, were essential gear on the battlefields of World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and other conflicts.

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Highway 21 Winchester Jacket
Highway 21 Winchester Jacket in Green (front)

The classic, practical field jacket serves as the inspiration for Highway 21’s Winchester jacket, which is made of a rugged polyester and nylon weave with gusseted shoulders. It has four front cargo pockets — two on the chest and two at the waist — with snap closures. Behind the two lower cargo pockets are handwarmer pockets with YKK zipper closures. And inside the left side of the jacket is a concealed carry pocket with a single-snap closure, a heavy-duty lining, and an elastic holster. A placket with four snaps covers the main two-way YKK zipper, and snaps on the collar keep it from flapping in the wind while riding. There are also snap closures and fit adjusters at the cuff and lower hem. The black polyester lining has pockets for CE armor at the shoulders and elbows and a foam back protector. For extra protection, you can upgrade to a CE Level 1 ($24.95) or CE Level 2 ($39.95) back protector.

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Highway 21 Winchester Jacket in Green (back)

The Winchester is a lightweight jacket with a utilitarian design that isn’t baggy like many field jackets. Since it doesn’t block wind, it’s best suited for mild to warm temperatures, and fussy vents aren’t necessary. On cold days you’ll need to layer up, and on wet days you’ll need a rain suit. With or without the armor it works well as a casual jacket that can be worn around town.

The Highway 21 Winchester jacket is a no-nonsense, stylish riding jacket that looks good on and off the bike. It retails for a very affordable $149.95, and is available in green (shown) or black in sizes S-4XL.

For more information: See your dealer or visit highway21.com

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Highway 21 Radiant Heated Gloves | Gear Review

Highway 21 Radiant Heated motorcycle gloves review price

This is the first time I’ve purchased heated gear and only my third time ever using a heated accessory on a motorcycle. That has more to do with the fact that I live in Florida than with me being immune to cold. Here in the Sunshine State we’ve had an unseasonably cold winter, and living so far south, my blood is thin.

Being a compulsive “farkler,” my inclination would be to add heated grips. But I own more than one motorcycle, so that gets complicated and expensive, especially when I won’t use them much. Heated gloves offer more versatility, but which kind: wired or battery-powered? My bikes have pigtails for maintenance chargers, but wired gloves still require being wired to the motorcycle, and they need to be connected to a heated jacket and a controller. Battery-powered gloves are the easiest and cheapest solution, but they don’t provide as much heat for as long as wired gloves, and having a battery embedded in each gauntlet makes them bulky. Life is about trade-offs.

I ordered a pair of Highway 21 Radiant Heated Gloves, which use 7-volt rechargeable lithium-ion batteries to power the heating elements. I opted for size large based on the sizing chart, but they didn’t fit right so I exchanged them for mediums. As winter gloves, the Radiants are thick and bulky due to a layer of 100G Thinsulate thermal lining and a Hipora waterproof membrane. The fingers are pre-curved and I was able to operate the bike’s controls, but not with the same dexterity as with summer gloves.

The gloves’ outer is made of leather, with a double layer at the heel of the palm, a hard knuckle protector, a stretch panel at the wrist and a hook-and-loop closure on the gauntlet. I’d like to see a more robust slider on the palm and the bulky gauntlet is difficult to get over the cuff of my jacket, but I appreciate the compatibility with a smartphone touchscreen. Highway 21 says the Radiants are breathable, but due to their thickness I didn’t really notice much.

Two large buttons on the gauntlet control the three levels of heat, identified with an LED indicator. Felt heat did the job, but it can depend on size so make sure they fit properly. Battery life was 4 hours on low, 3 hours on medium, and 2.5 hours high heat. Overall, the Radiant gloves offer the warmth and versatility I need for a reasonable price. They’re available in sizes XS-4XL for $209.95.

For more information: See your dealer or visit highway21.com

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