I’ve had about a half a dozen companies send me products to review for my blog. I’ve done one, and only because they said I could give my honest review even if the product sucked. The others I’ve sent back and respectfully declined, because they weren’t anything I’d ride with.
In March when I rode to New Mexico, It was pretty chilly, and I’d realized my old leather Jacket needed to be taken behind the barn, given a moment of silence and put down. The liner was long gone, the pockets were thrashed; I’d rigged the zipper with baling wire.
So I went on the hunt for a leather Jacket. Man, for years I wanted a Langlitz jacket. In my opinion, they’re the best. Hand made, good quality, and made in America. Lifetime guarantee. I’m just too much of a cheap ass to fork out well over a thousand dollars for one. Maybe someday.
I went to Arizona bike week in April, and searched around for one, and I found these guys. American made, really thick quality leather, and heavy duty zippers. I got out the door with this for $250 bucks, and thought I’d made a deal.
So here’s my free review to Papas Leather. I think I love you guys.
On the road, A good jacket is pretty much the 3rd most important thing. The first is your bike. The 2nd is your wallet, because if that falls out you’re fucked. The third is a good jacket; its the only thing between you and 80 mph road rash, it keeps you warm or protects you from exposure, and depending on how you lodge for the night, its your pillow in a pinch. Plus, it holds your shit. Your gun, your phone, and whatever else you might need right away.
The first thing; This is good thick leather. Its not cheap. They’ve done some nice things with it.
This is the mens “updated” biker Jacket. Old school, with just a few more pockets.
This is the part I like: Lots of pockets: and even more vents. Once I figgered on the zippers at 80 mph with my left hand, this became kinda cool. Kinda millennial I know, with just a hint of danger.
Great jacket; I think I love it. The liner is nice because it goes down the sleeves as well, and is easily removed. All for $230.00. Veteran discounts.
I’m fan. Great Jacket for the price.