Author Topic: First Gear Kilamanjaro (Read 4265 times)

Swamp Rat · « **on:** November 21, 2005, 11:59:12 AM »

Just an update on the pant & jacket. I road to work the other morning with temps in the mid 30'sF. The only place I started to feel the cold were my hands {cheap walmart gloves} and feet {Dr. Martin steel toed work boots} everthing else was quite toasty. I have an HJC helmet with a breathe box. The breathe box has been altered as I had my wife sew on part of a balaclava to the bottom of it. Works great!
I'll update again as the weather gets colder.

B12NScott · « **Reply #1 on:** November 22, 2005, 01:32:46 PM »

I also have the Kilimanjaro and the First Gear insulated overpants. I have been riding about a year with them and they are great. I have a Scorpion EXO helmet, a wind proof neck warmer, and First Gear gloves. The only thing that gets cold is my hands. I am too cheap for heated gloves, so I am planning on buying grip warmers from www.dual-star.com. I think they are about $30.00 USD. I have ridden as low as 35 degrees (F). Yesterday was about 38 +/-.

PS. Nice bikes Brian.

Big Bo · « **Reply #2 on:** December 12, 2005, 12:05:07 AM »

Me too. I also have the Kilimanjaro and the First Gear insulated overpants.

First Gear is first rate.

banditII · « **Reply #3 on:** December 23, 2005, 07:31:18 PM »

I have both the Kiliminjaro Jacket and Pants too. I like them a lot, except I get tired of the snaps on the jacket. But this system keeps the water out, and it's warm too. You can remove the liner and open a bunch of vents and use the jacket into somewhat warmer temps, eighties maybe. An Aerostich suit is easier to put on but I hear it's not totally waterproof. Lots of people I know love the Stich though. I'll keep the First gear till it wears out.

Warren