Bohn Body Armor Airtex Armored Riding Shirt

PRODUCT REVIEW

- Liam Nuhring

I support the All The Gear All The Time mantra although it may sound a tad hypocritical in that I sometimes leave the heavy-duty riding jacket behind when I head to the store or leave camp to grab a stack of firewood. It’s hard to justify wrestling on my adventure touring jacket when I know I’ll only be riding a short distance.

A number of manufacturers have recently introduced ultralightweight armored jackets. These jackets have been designed for riders making the above-referenced runs, as well as the “in-town” motorcycle commuter. Bohn Body Armor has been filling this ultralightweight niche in the motorcycle gear market for decades.

When I first took the Airtex Shirt out of its package, I immediately noticed the quality of the shirt’s construction. The stitching is clean and tight, and there was clearly a great deal of forethought in the placement of the CE-Level 1 armor. Over the course of my testing, I was impressed with how closely and tightly the