I have gained a healthy respect for REV'IT! protective apparel. I have found their stuff to be well designed and well made. However, the company makes a lofty claim with the name of the REV'IT! Ultimate Pants.
On first inspection, these armored textile pants look solid enough. The shell is a combination of Shoeller Dynatec, Cordura, and Lorica Sueta. This shell is abrasion-resistant, and the pants incorporate protective padding in the knee, shin, and hip areas.
As far as climate control, the REV'IT! Ultimate Pants include a removable thermal liner for the cool months. For warmer weather, there are zippered leg vents. Finally, when the weather gets wet, the pants come with a detachable 3-layer membrane -- and the zippers are waterproof.
To this point, these pants are sounding pretty "ultimate". However, there are a couple of flaws that make the label a bit overly ambitious. First, there are a few reports of zipper failure. Secondly, the knee pockets do not hold the armor as securely as I would like.
So are these pants truly the "ultimate"? No. However, they are a good piece of protective apparel. They come is sizes small through 3XL. They are also offered in both short and tall options.
