Good Deal On Adventure Jacket

[gdm]

Here's a great deal on a nice jacket if anyone is interested. I saw this on adv. rider and bought one. Size runs a little large. I bought a medium and it fits perfect. I'm 6'  170#.
http://www.ironpony.com/
 
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MSR Alterra for $99.99. 
 
 
 
The MSR Alterra jacket is our top of the line off road riding jacket. Built with every feature you'd ever want and tough enough for the abuse we know our riders put their gear through. Impacts, water, heat, abrasion and more are all addressed in this durable, great looking jacket.
 
• Dry-XC treated SnagResistant 600 Denier Nylon outer shell for water-proofing and breathability.
 
• 840 Denier Ballistic Nylon in high-wear areas.
 
• HYPERFLO ventilation system comprised of nine vents.
 
• Two upper and lower chest pockets with storm flaps, two lower side fleece lined, hand warmers and one oversized lower back pocket.
 
• Two inner pockets on right chest and two vertical pockets on left chest.
 
• Oversized, two-way main zipper with storm flap and rain gutter for dry, trouble-free function.
 
• FLASHLITE reflective panels, piping and printing for visibility under dim light conditions.
 
• Six cinch straps at sleeves and body to customize fit.
 
• D30 intelligent shock absorption armor in shoulders, elbows and back.
 
• Neoprene edge trim on collar and cuffs for comfort and to block wind.
 
• Lycra cuff extenders with built-in thumb retainer.
 
• Water-repellent premium YKK zippers.
 
• Internal elastic waist cinch design for a custom fit and heat lock.
 
• Closed cell foam chest shield included.
 
 

[db5304]

wow seems like a great deal, in for one. Won't have to carry a separate rain jacket.

[topper]

Thanks @gdm. I ordered one and it arrived yesterday. Great jacket for $100.

[db5304]

Got my jacket and it does fit quite a bit more snugly than my icon of the same size.  Rode it this weekend in a pretty good rain, and it was certainly not waterproof.  I got wet around zippers under arm and the middle zipper.  The jacket also absorbed water and 2 days later is still wet (Laid it out in the garage to dry, which was a bit humid).  
 
An annoyance is the armor does not seem to always lay right, and sometimes when putting the jacket on it gets twisted.  Since it is so stiff this can require taking it off and putting back on just to get it so the armor is not digging into my arm.  Second thing is I think the back armor rides high, and makes it hard to tilt my head back with a full face helmet on.  This would be fine if not in an upright position, but can be a bit of a pain as well.