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Best BECK Horsehide Vests and Riding Shirts for Cold-Weather Layering: A Roundup
A roundup of the best BECK horsehide vests and riding shirts for cold-weather layering: the 566, 882, 588, 501 Trucker, 302 and 202, compared by Legendary USA.
Best Motorcycle Gear for Biketoberfest and October Rally Rides: A Roundup
The best motorcycle gear for Biketoberfest and October rally rides: lined and perforated deerskin gloves, packable vests and a horsehide riding shirt from Legendary USA.
Best Motorcycle Gear for Cold Night Rides: A Roundup
Cold night motorcycle riding gear from Legendary USA: fleece-lined deerskin gloves, a vest over a wind block, and a heavy cowhide jacket with the liner in.
The Horsehide Vest as a Cold-Weather Layer: An American Riding Tradition Since 1928
How the horsehide vest became the cold-weather layer of American motorcycle riding, and why BECK Northeaster Flying Togs still builds it the same way.
Winter Motorcycle Vest Guide: Horsehide, Cowhide and How to Layer for Cold Rides
A winter motorcycle vest is a core layer, not a shell. This guide covers horsehide vs cowhide, lining choices, and how to size a vest over a flannel.
Best Layering Gear for Fall Motorcycle Riders
Layering gear for fall riders, reviewed: which vests block wind, which deerskin gloves cover a 30-degree swing, and the five-piece kit that fits a saddlebag.
Best Denim and Lightweight Motorcycle Vests: A Roundup
Not every rider wants hide. A roundup of the denim and lightweight motorcycle vests Legendary USA carries, who each one fits, and where each falls short.
Motorcycle Vests by Rider Type: A Buying Guide
Leather, denim, or lightweight? Legendary USA breaks down motorcycle vests by rider type, fit, and real road use so you buy the one you will actually wear.