Mesh vs 3 Season: Which Gravlok Jacket Should You Ride?
Two new jackets, two different riders. Here is how to tell which one is yours.
Both new Gravlok jackets are built on premium 600D Cordura and both take CE armor. The difference is not quality, it is what each one is optimised for. Pick on riding conditions, not on looks, and you will only buy once.
Start with your worst ride, not your average one
The useful question is not what the weather is usually like. It is what the worst ride you will realistically take looks like. Gear chosen for average conditions gets abandoned the moment conditions are not average, which is exactly when you needed it.
Choose the Mesh jacket if
Your riding is concentrated in the hot months, you commute in city traffic where airflow disappears at low speed, and rain means you wait it out rather than push through. The Gravlok Premium Mesh Riding Jacket is lighter, it moves far more air, and it carries CE Level 2 armor pockets so you are not trading protection for comfort. It is not waterproof, and that is a deliberate choice rather than an omission.
Choose the 3 Season jacket if
You ride year round, you tour or cover long distances, or you simply do not want to own more than one jacket. The Gravlok Premium 3 Season Jacket is 100% waterproof, its removable Cordura liner covers cold weather, and its front vents plus rear mesh panel let it breathe when things heat up. It is the heavier of the two and it costs more, which is the honest trade for that range.
What they share
Premium 600D Cordura construction, air mesh ventilation, armor provision at the shoulders, elbows and back, reflective detailing for night visibility, and adjustable fit hardware. Neither is a fashion jacket wearing safety language.
The realistic third answer
Plenty of committed riders end up with both, running the mesh jacket from May through September and the 3 season shell the rest of the year. If your budget allows one now and one later, buy the one that matches your worst conditions first.
Fit decides the outcome
Whichever you choose, sizing is what determines whether the armor is over your joint when you need it. Our sizing and fit guide gets you close off the shelf, and a custom build removes the guesswork entirely, including colours, panel layout and your name or club logo.
Compare them directly in the jackets collection, or message the team if you want a recommendation for your specific route and season. Built at 375 A1 Township, Lahore, Pakistan and shipped all over the world.
