Top 10 Mesh Riding Jackets For Under $300

The Laguna from AGV Sport uses an outer shell made of 600 denier polyester and a polyester mesh fabric. The soft polyester mesh interior has a Reissa membrane for waterproofing and breathability, and comes with a detachable quilted liner with inside pockets. There is CE-approved armor in the elbows and shoulders, and a padded back area. Accordion pleats at the elbow and back allow easy movement. (S-3XL, three colors, $199.00, www.agvsport.com)

The GP Pro Air from Alpinestars is made of 450/600 denier polyester with extended mesh panels in the torso and arms. It comes with a removable interior windbreaker jacket liner with pockets, and a full mesh lining to improve air flow and breathability. Lightweight CE armor in the elbows and shoulders is standard, and pockets for chest and back protectors are included. A sport fit with precurved sleeves adds comfort along with accordion poly-fabric stretch inserts in the elbows. (S-3XL, three colors, $299.95, www.alpinestars.com)

The VRX Air by Cortech use a shell that combines Armor-Link 3 mesh with 600 denier Carbolex in the elbows and shoulders. The sleeves are precurved and rotated for comfort, and have adjustable take-up straps. There's removable CE armor in the elbows and shoulders, and an articulated triple-density back protector. A removable waterproof liner is standard. Reflective piping on the sleeves and back aid nighttime visibility. (XS-3XL, three colors, $169.95, www.cortech.net)

The Dainese Air-Frame is made of Boomerang, Quick Dry, and mesh fabric, and has adjustments at the neck, wrists, and waist, along with sleeve-volume adjustment. It comes with a removable windbreaker liner, a sanitized lining, and CE armor in the elbows and shoulders with a pocket for a back protector. An internal pocket and two external pockets add storage, and reflective inserts increase visibility. (44-62, nine colors, $279.95, www.dainese.com)

The Anthem 2 from Icon has a Fighter mesh chassis with ballistic nylon paneling in primary impact zones. D3O armor in the shoulders, elbows, and back is standard, as is a full-length insulated and removable SatinCore liner. The cuffs are zippered, and the collar is neoprene. There's a headphone pass-through and three-position elbow-protector pockets. (S-2XL, three colors, $190.00, www.rideicon.com)

The Airglide 5 from Olympia has an outer shell made of 500 Cordura with ballistic airflow mesh panels. It comes with a waterproof insulated over-or-under rain jacket, removable CE-approved Motion Flex armor at the shoulders and elbows, and a removable CE articulated back protector. There are five storage pockets and a cell-phone pocket, along with an 8-inch connecting zipper for pants. (S-4XL, four colors, $289.95, www.olympiamotorsports.com)

The Rev'it Airwave 2 has a shell made of 600 denier polyester, Lorica, and mesh. The elbows and shoulders have CE-approved armor, and there's a pocket for an optional back protector. There are adjustment straps at the hips, collar, upper arms, and cuffs. Ventilation panels at the chest, back, and sleeves increase cooling. A laminated reflector at the chest and back, and a reflective logo on the upper arms, increase visibility. (S-4XL, five colors, $229.99, www.revitsport.com)

The Yuma by Scorpion is made of 500 denier nylon, with 1680 denier nylon abrasion zones and large panels of 600 denier heavy-duty polyester mesh in the upper torso and the inner arms all the way down to the wrist, neck, and back. Exo-Stitch safety seams are used in critical areas. CE Level 2 armor is included at the shoulders and elbows, and there's a pocket for an optional back protector. A removable full-sleeve AirGuard waterproof and windproof liner is included. (S-3XL, two colors, $289.95-$304.95, www.scorpionusa.com)

The Power And The Glory from Speed and Strength is made with a super-stretch-fit frame and Fierce mesh. Removable CE armor in the elbows, shoulders, and back is standard. A lockdown waist adjuster and molded sleeve adjusters keep the fit snug. There are belts loops for attaching pants. Reflective trim increases nighttime visibility. (S-3XL, four colors, $179.95, www.ssgear.com)

Tourmaster’s Sonora Air jacket has a shell made of 600 denier Carbolex, with 1680 denier in the impact areas and Armor-Link mesh material for cooling. Removable CE armor in the shoulders, elbows, and back is included, as are an Aqua-Therm two-stage waterproof liner and an insulated liner. There are pockets in the chest and interior, and hand-warmer pockets on the outside. An adjustable waist belt helps fine-tune the fit. Reflective piping and a reflective rear triangle increase nighttime visibility. (XS-3XL, black, $239.95, www.tourmaster.com)