The Noru Ganjo Adventure Mesh jacket is the mesh counterpart
to the Noru Boken Adventure Waterproof jacket. They share many of the
same features and the same basic chassis.
The Ganjo differs most from the Boken because it has several mesh
panels on the chest, back, and sleeve that vent directly to the body.
For storage this version loses the two chest pockets so that the air has
more access across the chest. The lower storage pockets also get
smaller and the hand pockets lose the zipper closure in favor of no
closure system at all. There is still a large storage pocket on the
lower back as well. On the interior we have a napoleon pocket and one
pocket on the left side of the jacket near the waist. There are two snap
loops again to attach the jacket to the belt loops of your riding
pants. One thing of note on the interior is that there are 4 red snap
tabs, two at the shoulders and two near the waist (there is also one in
each sleeve). These tabs are for the Noru Adventure Jacket Liner (sold
separately, see related products below). The Adventure Jacket liner is
an easy addition to this jacket to allow for riding in cooler weather.
One kind of goofy carry over from the Boken is the waterproof storm flap
on the front zipper, no need for this on a mesh jacket but my guess is
Noru was saving a few dollar by not reinventing the wheel from
waterproof to mesh and they pass those cost savings on to the consumer
so no complaints here.
The back of the jacket houses a pocket to store a water bladder (sold separately) BUT
while there is a hole for the tube to feed out and over the shoulder,
there is no hanger in the pocket so gravity will have the bladder
sitting at the bottom of the pouch. They almost had an awesome feature
here for a jacket at this price point!
The jacket has the usual safety features, CE level 1 armor at the
elbows and shoulders and a foam back pad that can be upgraded (see
related products below), and nighttime reflectives at the chest, elbow,
across the rear collar base, and near the middle of the back. There are
adjustment straps at the waist, forearm, biceps, and cuff and an
elasticated section on each side at the hem.
The Noru Ganjo Adventure Mesh Jacket is a good option for the
adventure/touring rider who is looking for a mesh jacket with some
storage at a great price. :: Mike, 08/11/2022
The Noru Ganjo Adventure Mesh jacket is the mesh counterpart to the Noru Boken Adventure Waterproof jacket. They share many of the same features and the same basic chassis.
The Ganjo differs most from the Boken because it has several mesh panels on the chest, back, and sleeve that vent directly to the body. For storage this version loses the two chest pockets so that the air has more access across the chest. The lower storage pockets also get smaller and the hand pockets lose the zipper closure in favor of no closure system at all. There is still a large storage pocket on the lower back as well. On the interior we have a napoleon pocket and one pocket on the left side of the jacket near the waist. There are two snap loops again to attach the jacket to the belt loops of your riding pants. One thing of note on the interior is that there are 4 red snap tabs, two at the shoulders and two near the waist (there is also one in each sleeve). These tabs are for the Noru Adventure Jacket Liner (sold separately, see related products below). The Adventure Jacket liner is an easy addition to this jacket to allow for riding in cooler weather. One kind of goofy carry over from the Boken is the waterproof storm flap on the front zipper, no need for this on a mesh jacket but my guess is Noru was saving a few dollar by not reinventing the wheel from waterproof to mesh and they pass those cost savings on to the consumer so no complaints here.
The back of the jacket houses a pocket to store a water bladder (sold separately) BUT while there is a hole for the tube to feed out and over the shoulder, there is no hanger in the pocket so gravity will have the bladder sitting at the bottom of the pouch. They almost had an awesome feature here for a jacket at this price point!
The jacket has the usual safety features, CE level 1 armor at the elbows and shoulders and a foam back pad that can be upgraded (see related products below), and nighttime reflectives at the chest, elbow, across the rear collar base, and near the middle of the back. There are adjustment straps at the waist, forearm, biceps, and cuff and an elasticated section on each side at the hem.
The Noru Ganjo Adventure Mesh Jacket is a good option for the adventure/touring rider who is looking for a mesh jacket with some storage at a great price. :: Mike, 08/11/2022