Darien Jacket
Built for hard everyday wear, long trips and extreme adventure and endurance riding. Whether you are heading across town or across Siberia, this is the toughest most reliable single-layer textile jacket and pants available.
The Darien actually was the first armored textile jacket and pants made specifically for long-distance travelers and adventure riders, and today after more than 25 years of continuous improvements and careful refinements it still remains the benchmark for technical motorcycle trip gear.
With its unique single-layer construction there can be no shortcuts. Nothing is hidden under a lining. Hook and loop is used for positioning its comprehensive TF3 or TF6 impact armor systems.
Darien's ride drier and more comfortably across a wider temperature and climatic range. The armor is easier to custom-position for fit or remove and replace as required. Emergency field repairs are easier, too. (Important if you're somewhere remote.)
Exclusive features include a tough abrasion-resistant Mil-spec 500 Denier TLTex® breathable/waterproof outer fabric, removable hard shell TF3 or TF6 elbow and shoulder armor, generous 3M Scotchlite™ reflective areas, adjustable anti-flutter sleeve tabs, and removable magnetic collar clasps.
The Darien also accommodates optional TLTec fleece liners that fit perfectly inside this outer jacket. The liner's underarm vent zippers line up, and everything works together perfectly.
Those optional reversible TLTec liners are perfect on cool mornings and for all 'off-the-bike' wear, too. They fold into their own compact zippered pockets, and can be attached to your bike or worn on a belt like a fanny pack. With new construction, an optional zip-in liner zipper (#375) is available at no charge.
Available colors: black, grey, or hi-viz lime yellow. All Darien jackets come with black details. 36–56. Choose TF3 or TF6 armor. Made in America
HASSLE FREE SIZING EXCHANGE
If you happen to need a different size, just return the suit and we'll ship out a replacement free of charge (domestic ground shipments only).
- Darien Features
- Color Selector
- Sizing Chart
- The Complete Size and Fit Guide
- A Self-Fit Calculator
- Custom Alteration Options
- Darien Jacket Owners Guide
- TF Pad Removal and Replacement
- Darien vs. Darien Light
- Hi-Viz 3.0 Guide
- Ode to Aerostich (Review on Peak Rider World)
- 'Aerostich Darien Jacket and Pants' Review by Sam Whitehead from American Iron Magazine
- BLOG POST: The Goldilocks Syndrome: A Darien Light Jacket & AD-1 Light Pants Review
Watch ‘Oblivious Guy’ from the Kangaroo Project and the Sean Francis Foundation:
Additional Information/Resources:
Choosing Elbow/Shoulder/Knee Armor:
- Standard TF3 provides an optimal comfort/protection balance across average ambient temperatures (60ºf - 75ºf / 15ºc - 24ºc).
- Stiffer Competition TF6 provides a slightly improved comfort/protection balance in higher ambient temperatures (70ºf - 95ºf / 21ºc - 35ºc).
Available only in complete sets according to suit purchased (shoulders and elbows for jackets; knees only for pants; and shoulders, elbows, and knees for one piece suits).
Darien Jacket Sizing Chart
Need sizing assistance? Please call us at 800-222-1994 or use our online Sizing Tool.
Size | Chest (in/cm) | Height (in/cm) | Weight (lbs/kg) |
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36 | 36" / 86cm | 5'2"-5'7" / 157-170cm | 110-130 / 50-59kg |
38 | 38" / 91cm | 5'4"-5'9" / 162-175cm | 120-140 / 54-63kg |
40 | 40" / 96cm | 5'5"-5'10" / 165-178cm | 130-150 / 59-68kg |
42 | 42" / 102cm | 5'6"-6' / 168-183cm | 140-180 / 63-82kg |
44 | 44" / 107cm | 5'7"-6'1" / 170-185cm | 150-190 / 68-86kg |
46 | 46" / 112cm | 5'8"-6'2" / 173-188cm | 165-200 / 75-91kg |
48 | 48" / 117cm | 5'9"-6'3" / 175-190cm | 175-220 / 79-100kg |
50 | 50" / 122cm | 5'10"-6'4" / 178-193cm | 190-245 / 86-111kg |
52 | 52" / 127cm | 5'11"-6'4" / 180-193cm | 205-250 / 93-113kg |
54 | 54" / 132cm | 6'-6'5" / 183-195cm | 220-260 / 100-118kg |
56 | 56" / 137cm | 6'1"-6'6" / 185-198cm | 235-275 / 107-125kg |
A Note on New Sizing:
Do you have an older Darien Jacket and are ready for a new one? Continual product refinements and incremental updates have also brought size adjustments over the years. This chart shows the current sizes compared to Darien Jacket sizing from garments produced prior to 2013. For any sizing questions contact Customer Care at 800.222.1994
Darien Jacket Size | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 |
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2008-2013 Darien Sizing | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | |
Alpha Numeric Darien | Small | Medium | Large | XLarge | XX Large |
International Orders
Currency conversion rates are close estimates only. All sales are processed in dollars (USD) and conversions are made by card-processing banks on the actual transaction date.
USA Only
ECO Saver delivery times are not guaranteed. Not available for orders over $100.
USA
SURFACE and AIR delivery options are guaranteed.
Orders | Eco Saver | Surface | Priority/3day* | 2 Day* | 1 Day* | International Air** |
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under $ 50 | $6-$12 | $12-$19.50 | $21-$28.50 | $30-$39 | $45-$54 | $31-$91 |
$ 51-$ 100 | $10.50-$18 | $16.50-$25.50 | $25.50-$34.50 | $36-$45 | $54-$63 | $38-$121 |
$ 101-$ 200 | Not Available | $21-$28.50 | $31.50-$40.50 | $42-$54 | $63-$75 | $46-$151 |
$ 201-$ 400 | Not Available | $24-$31.50 | $37.50-$46.50 | $54-$63 | $75-$87 | $61-$181 |
Over $ 400 | Not Available | $27-$34.50 | $43.50-$54 | $63-$90 | $84-$117 | $91-$226 |
Surface transport only to US addresses.
*Add $12 to 1 day or 2 day for Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. (Extended area charge of $12 may apply to rural areas.)
**Call for international rates. Depending upon country, most charges will be between these rates. Duties and Taxes are not included in the shipping price. FedEx may charge brokerage fees for some countries. You will be responsible for these charges.
AFO/APO Addresses: Orders will be shipped Priority Mail.
All in-stock Aerostich products and RiderWearHouse Catalog items ordered before 2pm CST will be shipped within 2 business days. (If a specific size and color of Roadcrafter suit is not in inventory, we will notify you with an estimated delivery date. Production time varies.) All standard Aerostich items may be sent back for a refund, but the item(s) being returned must be in new condition.
Worldwide Orders
Buying direct from the United States is easy and convenient. Credit cards, fax machines, direct dial telephone service, and air shipping allow easy transactions between countries. For estimates on Duty & VAT costs, visit https://www.simplyduty.com/import-calculator/, a third party import duty calculator.
We do not charge or cover duties, taxes or brokerage fees. FedEx may charge brokerage fees for some countries. You will be responsible for these charges.