Summer and hot weather on a motorcycle: cooling vests – Moto-Station

The intense heat is returning to France, and to better cope with it on a motorcycle, you can opt for a refreshing vest. There are several types on the market. Here's an overview and some practical tips.

Maintaining 30°C under the skin on a motorcycle is a real challenge...Especially if you have to train with interfile for long minutes in the morning and evening. You can ride without a motorcycle jacket... A solution that we absolutely do not recommend! Choosing a ventilated jacket is also an interesting path, see our index page on this topic.

Another, unknown and erroneous decision is to choose a refreshing motorcycle vest. Depending on the model, it will give you long minutes of freshness, or even several hours! In terms of driving comfort, this can be very noticeable. It also plays an important role in your safety, as you will drive better if you suffer less from the heat. Also, if you wear the same motorcycle jacket all year round, adding a cooling vest will optimize its versatility.

Motorcycle cooling vests: some tips for choosing

• Correct size, close enough to the body to optimize its performance.
• It goes without saying that a little over a T-shirt for its effectiveness, and not over a thick sweatshirt ...
• Under the airbag vest, if you have one, to avoid damaging its deployment.
• A refreshing vest according to your needs: no model required for XXX euros and 5 hours of freshness are guaranteed if you only run 15 km in the morning and evening ...
• a cooling vest can bring you: lower skin temperature, lower heart rate, less loss of body moisture, less energy expenditure, better concentration
• Beware of models used for soaking ... delicate for motorcycle use
• Pay attention to the volume of models using waterbox and evaporation technology. 
• An investment purchase that persists from year to year, so set it aside as per the manufacturer's recommendations.

As for cooling vests, these are 100% motorcycle models, as well as models intended for, for example, the construction sector or for leisure and sports. Here is a panel of what we can find.

Chill-Its Cooling Vest 6685

• Lightweight, comfortable and washable, this cooling vest is a personalized cooling solution.
• Easy to use, fill your jacket with water thanks to the waterproof filler cap. Be careful, it will gain volume, it will be difficult to close a fitted motorcycle jacket.
• Relief hours: up to 3 days of cooling capacity.
• Mesh side panels for excellent ventilation.
• V-neck with zip fastening.
• The vest is machine washable.
• Antibacterial treatment.
• Used in construction, public works
• Size: from M to 2XL
• Price: € 238,80 TTC

Chill-Its Cooling Vest 6687 ERGODYNE

• • DRY AND COMFORTABLE: patented dry evaporation technology keeps the user completely dry and comfortable throughout use • LONG-TERM EFFECT: up to 3 days of cooling depending on the environment.

  • EASY ACTIVATION: pour 400 to 450 ml of water into the vest.

  • DURABILITY AND USE: machine wash.

  • ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT: 25% lighter than 6685 - The lightest cooling vest available.

  • ANTIMICROBIAL TREATMENT: The cooling materials are treated with antimicrobial agent to prevent mold growth.

  • WIDE VARIETY - Reduces the effects of heat exhaustion and combats fatigue.

• Price: 117,60 €
• Size: S / M or L / XL

Refreshing vest Bodycool Xtreme, Inuteq

• includes unique cooling technology.
• Size from XS to 2XL
• Ease of use and reuse
• Machine washable and antibacterial
• Provide cooling relief 15 ° C / 59F below room temperature.
• Provides up to 4 hours of comfortable cooling after soaking in cold water and spinning
• CE mark 
• color: gray / black
• 100% polyvinyl alcohol fabric.
• Breathable polyester vest.
• Price: 69,99 €

BMW SAFETY VEST

• Type: Cooling Vest
• Sizes: XS to 2XL
• Sex: Unisex
• Black color
• Materials: nylon and polyester functional fibers, functional HyperKewl textiles, thin layers gradually release accumulated moisture.
• The temperature of the BMW CoolDown vest is reduced by -6 ° C to -12 ° C compared to the ambient temperature.
• Use soak, moisturize, then lightly wring
• Season: Summer and hot off-season
• Usage: hot weather
• Features: cooling effect
• Price: 100 €
• Sizes: XS to 4XL

ALPINESTARS REFRESHING VEST

• Alpinestars Cooling Vest.
• XNUMX-layer textile construction with sweat-wicking fleece lining.
• Anatomical fit with elasticated panels on the sides of the torso.
• Conveniently located ventilation for ventilation and air circulation.
• An innovative central cooling system that wicks moisture evenly while on the move.
• Lightweight frame with rechargeable water chamber for reusable use.
• Loading a water bag (moderate or cold) that diffuses freshness through evaporation
• Vest with antibacterial properties.
• Price: 147,20 €
• Sizes: S / M, L / XL, 2XL / 3XL

Cooling Vest Macna Dry Cooling Evo

• Very lightweight, full vest weighs only 1 kg.
• Excellent wearing comfort
• Heat from the body and the surrounding air allows the water inside the vest to evaporate. Refreshes the skin. When the BC is empty, fill it with 600 ml of tap water and keep it cool for up to three days.
• Hygienic thanks to Ultra Fresh antibacterial treatment
• Capacity: 600ml water
• Keeps freshness up to 3 days with filling
• Maximum cooling up to 15 ° C
• Feel dry while traditional cooling vests should be worn wet.
• Outer material: 50% nylon jersey, 50% polyurethane, Ultra Fresh antibacterial treatment.
• Cooling core: waterproof polyester fleece
• Lining: 100% polyamide.
• Price: 149,95 €
• Sizes: M to 5 XL