Rev'it! Component H2O jacket Review - Does the 'Dirt Series' jacket deliver?

The Rev'it! Component H2O jacket is part of the Dutch motorcycle clothing companies new Dirt Series. The range is a modular off-road biased collection that includes jackets, trousers, gloves, jerseys and an armoured shirt option. The Component H20 jacket is a bare 3 layer laminate shell offering 100% waterproof protection combined with breathability. It's vented and comes with a detachable hood, which makes for a very versatile garment. I've been wearing mine for a number of weeks, in the sun & rain, so in this video, I'll let you know how it performed, and if it's as flexible an option as I thought.

Intro - 00:00
Construction & Materials - 01:28
Performance - 03:20
Pricing & Conclusion - 04:47

[mancavemoto]

In this video you'll hear me refer to the jacket as the 'Element', but to avoid any confusion the name of the jacket was changed after I published the review. I could change the title, thumbnail and description but none of the original audio.

[bosoceansport]

Very fair review. I have had this Jacket and H2O pants for a few years now and it’s very easy to layer up underneath both. Works for me.

[mtblz]

I have this one for few months now. Completely soaked after ~5h riding in a moderate to heavy rain, started to leak after about 3, 5-4h (avg speed between 60-80). I say it is good enough for most of us. Comfy, plenty of room by design which is like getting best of both worlds - I have tightly fitted armor inside of it and enough space for some additional layers. I will build upon what was said and add that those waist pockets double as a vents (tho really only when empty, unless riding a motorcycle is not enough of leaving on the edge for you xD). I also have a mesh jacket from this series in green (territory), rode a bit more in this - no complains, same principals, mesh can be looked through! :D wicked. As for the pants - have both for a set when riding on adv offroad. paired with mesh I have a ITB offering (penisula) - super impressed with it. went down on my gs ~30 times in speeds between 0-40km/h when hitting the ground - not even a scratch on the pant, even when I highsided when rear caught grip on a meadow and I landed in a dirt road (lol xD). No crashes in element pants but worth mentioning is suuuper generous space for your boots, both layers open super wide and you will fit ANY boots in there, ANY! (personally I have a pair of toucans). What else... leasy to clean (both of the sets), and I can fit the knee armor (not having braces yet but they should fit under - #roomyAF). If you have any questions feel free to ask. Cool thing is that you can have both with you if needed, armor stays on you just outer layer is going to change.

[barryhughes]

As always a good review, I like the jacket as it appears to be very versatile.

[rymy]

Saw this at ABR and liked the look of it, good to hear it worked well for you. I have a Rev'it Horizon jacket and trousers, but they get hot quickly off road and I don't want to keep washing my regular kit after an off road trip. Also saw you at ABR but didn't get a chance to talk to you, was going to ask if you still had your 790, then saw your vid of your tumble. Hope the leg is better now.

[bearonatinybike]

Thanks for that, great detail as always. I use a Mosko Moto Rak jacket and pants combo with my Knox Urbane Pro jacket for a similar setup and I love it, but it’s even more eye-wateringly expensive than this one, sadly. The Mosko blog does a good job of explaining just why theirs and similar jackets are so expensive though. They’re surprisingly complex beasts.

[tinks]

Looks good & great to put the twin through its paces 👍🏻

[richedwards]

Tony another great review. What I didn't hear was the sizing of the jacket combo to get an idea how the two work together. Ta👍

[ttrguy]

I, here in the USA ride with Weisse gear from the UK. Fortunately for me, Weisse USA/Tour and Track, is run by the daughter of Weisse Clothing in the UK. She is a friend of mine and the clothing is the finest I have ever worn on a motorcycle. Highly recommended! Not made in China like Revit...

[verdonrocksphotography]

looks good and very useful for combination with already purchased gear, thank you, cheers V!

[badbadgerretiredinthailand]

Great review I waiting for a review on the new Oneal serria jacket ?

[jjnewman]

Quality piece of kit Tony. I like it .

[larrywade]

My British friend, I was wondering if that African Twin in your video is your's or one that they gave you to demo. I know that you did a video on a A.T. & figured that you might like to make it your own as I remember that you were quite fond of the bike. I really like that bike too as I think Honda did a nice job with this bike. Again, thank's for all of the nice videos that you are putting out. Your friend from the other side of the pond. Have a lovely day!!! Illinois, USA

[bikecommuter]

The new technical clothing is expensive but I was thinking about that the other day, how far technology has come, I remember when I lived in the UK all we had was jeans and a jacket, leathers and waterproofs, which got hot on warm and wet day or you get your pants and shirt wet while trying to find a spot to finally put on your waterproofs and then it felt like a sauna the rest of the trip.
I don't like how much things cost myself but I consider buying decent gear an investment to keep me comfortable and hope I never have
to try out it crash capabilities, what is that old saying Dress for the slide not the ride.
I actually do like the new stuff, I used to have a mesh riding pants and jacket with pads I wore them over my shorts and t shirt on my way to work and home I worked outside in very hot temps but I wanted to be protected while riding.
I live in the Southern California Desert now big change from Old Blighty.
Cheers.

PS I also hike and mountain bike and the gear for those hobbies can be pricey too, pretty much the same technology breathable, tear resistant type stuff.

[markmundy]

If it wasn't so expensive and packed down nice and small, it would make a nice waterproof to keep under the seat when out in the summer (all 3 days) with an airmesh jacket on for them you know it could rain times.

[lawriemoto]

I’m wearing Klim s4 enduro over my Knox, it works very well

[Ellakk]

After 10000km of dirt, dust and mud the jacket is not waterproof anymore, maybe for ten minutes in heavy rain, revits element h2o pants is even worse, they start to leak immidieatly. Very comfy gear. Would i buy again? Maybe for half the price.

[atastefortheroad]

Another reminder that you get what you pay for, nothing less. Out of curiosity, what remote mic are you using in this video?

[jmabilat]

Great review, thanks. I got the whole suit from revit. You mentioned you could wear a thin down jacket when temperature drops. Do you wear it over the armour and if so, what mid layer do you use?

[peteg]

Hey - great review. Whats the sizing like; understand its a roomy fit but what size did you go for &, if you dont mind me asking, what are your stats? Cheers