Ride Tested | REV'IT! Sand 4 Riding Suit - Honest Review

Too bad it's an inner liner rather than an outer layer. So you get wet, take off the jacket, put on the waterproof layer and put the jacket back on only to end up with a water logged heavy rain socked jacket at the end. Boo.

Which size is this jacket

Looks a right royal faff. Not sold on this.

Hi big rock! does the sand 4 pants have room for knee guards and bulky motocross boots? thanks in advance!

I’d realy like to know?
Which two suits, that’s trousers as well, are Your absolute goto after telling us all about them.
Luv the vids an keep um commin.
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Excellent review! Thanks so much!
What do you guys think this suit compare to the offtrack 2?
Apparently the sand 4 is more ventilated than the offtrack 2 in the back and arms but in the front goes to the offtrack by far.
Also the Offtrack 2 pants come with leather in the inner leg (thought that was thoughtful in this class of pants compare to the sand 4.
Im getting a little bit crazy with the decision between this two suites for the biggest trip of my life! Any help would be much appreciated!!!
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Thanks for your review on this Revit Suit. I will strongly consider it for my next full suit purchase. Just curious, have you done any reviews on the Aerostich Roadcrafter suits? If not, any chance that you will? Thanks for all of your reviews, I watch most everything you do, and I consider you one of, if not the best bike and equipment reviewers out there. Thanks for all that you do to forward safe and fun motorcycling!

What are your thoughts on combining a jacket like the sand 4 or the revit defender with a dominator laminated pant? Seems to me thats the perfect combination

Ian, I just bought this coat. I'd rather buy an outer water proof shell instead of using the inner one. Is there an outer water proof shell you'd reccomend?

Between the Sand 4 and Klim Lattitide which one do you suggest for all season touring. I am from India and the weather is hot most of the time but I am planning to ride to the Himalayas once a year for the next few years. Most of my riding is on road. The Sand 4 is AA rated and has Level 2 certification while the Lattitude has Goretex and is A rated.

Thanks for the review...Just ordered a set using your link. Added the back and chest protector...thanks for the excellent review!!! Keep up the good work!

I have a windproof, waterproof shell. Why cant I wear that OVER the jacket. That makes more sense.

Honestly, how often do you reach for this jacket as your go to jacket.

If you have all the combinations, including the mesh layering, Carlsbad, Sand 4 etc. In what types of scenarios do you reach for what gear? That would be a great video!

I currently have a Klim Marrakesh as hot weather jacket, but it's often to cold, so it needs a windstopping outer layer. Seems convenient to just close the vents at highway or colder high altitude sections.

Marrakesh/Sand 4/Carlsbad other decent All-rounder options? Rank them?

I bought the Sand 4 setup last year and I really like it, but next time I'll look at something different. There are some issues with Sand 4.

I checked out at a lot of reviews before buying and everyone said how easy it is to put the rain jacket on, over or under the jacket. No one mentioned what a pain in the ass the rain pants are with the zippers. If you get caught in a downpour by surprise there is no easy way to cover your legs.

Right sizing is hard to figure out. I'm a big guy and I used the sizing chart on the Revit website to find the right size for me, which is 3XL. In this size I can use the jacket with the insulation layer and even fit a good, warm shirt underneath so I can keep myself warm during rainy, chilly days. When it's hot and I leave the extra layers out and just wear a technical T-shirt under the jacket and use the mesh zipper system to keep (at least some) air coming in, the jacket is a good two sizes too big. Sure I can use the adjustment straps at waist level to bring it in but it's still sagging at my shoulders and chest.


I also would like to have a waterproof pocket on the outside so I could have my wallet and key fob dry and easily reachable at gas stations.

This is a high quality mid-budget system for all kinds of weather but for me, a true 4-season setup (3 seasons in Finland) would be a mesh jacket and mesh pants with a high quality Gore-Tex layer on top of it. Revit just came out with the horribly expensive Stratum GTX which doesn't look that good in the only color combo available but it makes sense. Rukka has a somewhat similar concept with their new Airgobi + Transfo-R combo but unfortunately it's made for touring use and wouldn't work with adv boots.

Do you have a BMW adventure jacket? They are spendy, but very good.

why does adv gear look so plain? why isnt there anything colorful like mx gear?

I just got this jacket/pant combo and am super happy with it. I went with the Alpinestars Nucleon Flex Pro Ci chest armor and it fit perfect. (Large jacket with large armor) I have zero interest in using the rain liners inside the jacket and think of them as wind liners. I have a set of Frogg Toggs for rain that I originally planned on replacing with Gortex when they wore out. However, I purchased them 5 years ago for about $110 and they haven’t started leaking yet so I may just replace them with another set of Frogg Toggs when the time comes. I’m unsure if the pants will flow enough air for the hottest of summer days, but if they don’t I’ll get a pair of Rev’It Tornado 3 pants for those days.

i have had mine for a couple years now and love it!

Man are you riding or just talking about equipment ?

What are your feelings on the aerostich R3? Feel like it’s a good all in one.

I'm a Tasmanian. The weather gets wild down here. Blasting horizontal wind and rain. The sand 4 works. A fan.

I've worn Aerostich Roadcrafter or R3 suits over Gerbing electric liners and gloves for almost 20 years, from -12F to 104F. Electrics have provided me superior flexibility to layering while taking up both less space on the bike and time worrying about what to wear/bring before heading out the door.

At first this looked like my dogs vomit. Now I’m convinced that I’m getting one. Vomit ain’t so bad.

Good video Ian. I lost interest when you described how it is designed backwards. Water proofing on the inside is kind of backward. Not something I am interested in. Thanks Ian.

I've been using the Sand 4 Jacket for about a year in an XL. Their pants don't fit me because my legs are built like trucks from years of weightlifting.

It's a comfortable enough jacket with stock liners down to 4 degrees c/ 40F. Below that you will absolutely need heated gear. Make sure to wear a solid base layer below everything, too.

When you're north of 32 degrees c/90f , it's perfectly adequate opened up fully at speed.

Where this jacket really sucks is trail work north of 20c/60f. On a larger adv bike navigating slow trails it is absolutely stifling.

Alpinestars sells an anorak riding jacket which is a far better option for warmer trail weather than this thing could ever be.

I don't regret the purchase. The CE level 2 armor is why I bought it, and as purely a road riding and touring jacket, it works great.

If I were to do it again, it would be - Level 2 mesh jacket, Solid outdoor windbreaker from REI, backcountry, etc. Heated Midlayer like the one he has, and thermal baselayers.

Just found your channel. Really enjoying your videos. This jacket in size M looks like a custom fit for you. Great review!

I see is spoiled moto vlogger buying $600 jacket and $400 pants - use them as a windbreaker and throwing away 80% of their functionality and telling us that that's the best 4-season riding gear? Unbiased review?

ARE YOU KIDDING ME???

Going back to watching down to earth dudes.
14+ premium motorcycle jackets in a wardrobe that's a fat cat lifestyle and he even has a conscience to beg for donations and support! that's hilarious!

I’d love to see your impression on the lower end Rev It Goretex jackets, looking towards winter in Southern Australia I think a Goretex jacket is a good idea for “in case” rain protection.

I'd like to make a correction. The two front pockets ARE waterproof. If you look closely and feel the material, you can tell its waterproof. You can also see the design of the flap overlaps the pocket itself to help create that seal. I've had my wallet in one of those front pockets and found myself in some HEAVY down poor in West Virginia and it stayed dry in the hour of riding that happened in that storm. I wasn't expecting it either so I didn't have the rain liner in and WOW was that cold lol. It was 80 degrees and I was freezing. I think the Revzilla video mentions the waterproofing. Anyway, I agree about the fit of the suit. Its a bit on the tight and restrictive side and I have the XXL short pants and I wear a 36 jean. For me its more between the legs for getting a foot down more efficiently like in regular jeans but I find the thermals to work well enough in 30 degree weather for about an hour or so before you start to feel your core start to get chilly. Overall great stuff but I just wish there was a little more wiggle room.

I have it, but I also have a DAINESE D-explorer 2 GORE-TEX which is even better ventilated. Another alternative is the Alpinestar BOGOTÁ PRO DRYSTAR. The best 4 seasons jackets in my experience.

Looking good 👍

Great video
I'd like to see a video on the installation of the the back and chest protectors 👍

Your house looks amazing. Jealous of that...and the coat rack! :)

Great review! I have heard from some friends that manufacturers can give a HUGE discount to some of their reviewers so they can legitimately say they did not get the product for free. The larger discounts can sometimes influence the reviews. But I believe you and really like your channel and have mentioned it to some fellow riders. Keep up the great work!

I agree. Great jacket and worth having.

Wow I never knew I had chest protector pockets :D

I got that jacket and I love it. Fits perfect and all my armor fits snug where it needs to be.

The bmw enduroguard used that main zip vent before Rev’It did and is actually rated ce if memory serves. An important thing to look into for that Rev’It feature to be sure it won’t just blow apart in a crash. Not sure if it is or isn’t but just to bring it up.

I loved my Sand 3 jacket but I moved to a Klim Baja and Enduro layered approach which works better for me and so I sold the Sand 3. In the crappiest weather I go for the Poseidon 2 jacket.

Have used the Sand 4 since it came out. I live in San Luis Obispo County California. Major temperature shifts. Works great for me. I use all the layers as needed. I like the Euro Fit. Thx for the review.

I have a set of Sand 4 in the correct size but I feel that the hydratex liner in the pants restricts my movement. Like it does not slide up/down my legs but kinda sticks - Did you notice something similar?
The jacket I do like and does not experience similar issues.

I have the Sand 4 and I really agree with pretty much everything you have said about the jacket and pants. The only issue I have with the suit is that for me it’s too warm for anything over 30deg C. I generally run hot and for warmer temps I need something like the Klim Baja jacket for the Australian high summer riding. The padded liner works very well down to around 4 deg. If it’s colder you can always just add the rain liner which ramps up the insulation. Great product. Well done Revit 👍🏻

FYI, can you keep including an Amazon link along with the other stores? Occasionally I’m looking for something that Revzilla or the other stores don’t carry. Thanks!

I have one and agree with your review but to add a couple of things. I keep the waterproof layer in the large pocket on the back on days when it may rain, if it rains I wear the waterproof layer outside the jacket thereby avoiding the jacket getting wet and making all the jacket pockets into waterproof ones. The waterproof layer does fit over the main jacket. Like you I don't use the quilt layer supplied but I did buy a jacket big enough to wear my heated jacket underneath on cold days and can plug the heated jacket in when necessary. Also, the hold-back on the collar is great it stops that annoying rattle when open at higher speeds. Overall this is the best of the many jackets I own. good review.

I carry the waterproof liner in the rear pocket of the Sand 4. If it rains, I stop and put the liner over the top. Takes seconds to do. Fantastic jacket and relatively light, unlike some. In the height of summer though I will be using a Knox urbane pro MK 2, you cannot beat that for ventilation and protection IMO. Both jackets with chest armour 👍

Need to see you try an xr650r

$550 wow...

I use a summer riding jacket that I cover with a windblocker in the winter.

Wow Ian that's a lot of riding gear. I could take one of those older pair off your hands. Can i get the
( I only have enough money for gas and a microwave burrito discount)?

I live in southeast asia. The weather here is very wet and very hot (100 - 115 F). What do you reckon is the best suit for me?

Noralee Itchyboots puts a baggy but thin waterproof layer on top