Helite Adventure Airbag Jacket

Helite Adventure Airbag Jacket: Expedition-Grade Safety

The Helite Adventure Airbag Jacket was designed to answer the specific needs of the global adventure rider. In the ADV world, riders face unique challenges: extreme temperature swings, unpredictable weather, and the inherent risks of riding on varied terrain. Helite has addressed these by creating a “true” four-season jacket that doesn’t treat safety as an afterthought. By embedding their patented Turtle Technology airbag system directly into a heavy-duty touring shell, Helite provides a streamlined, all-in-one solution. This eliminates the need to wear a separate airbag vest over your gear, allowing the jacket’s ventilation and pockets to function exactly as intended. Whether you are on a BMW GS, Honda Africa Twin, or KTM Adventure, this jacket is the ultimate insurance policy for your journey.

Integrated Turtle Tech and Multi-Season Performance

The core of the Adventure jacket’s protection is the “Turtle” principle. Standard airbags can be compromised by sharp objects or localized impacts; however, Helite places a CE Level 2 SAS-TEC back protector on the outside of the airbag. This rigid “shell” disperses the force of an impact across the entire inflated surface, effectively mimicking the protection of a turtle’s shell. The 100% mechanical system is activated by a simple tether. If you are separated from the motorcycle, the system inflates in less than 100 milliseconds, providing instant rigid support for the neck to prevent hyper-extension and protecting the thorax. For climate control, the jacket features large ventilation zippers on the chest, back, and sleeves, along with a removable Humax waterproof membrane, ensuring you stay dry and comfortable regardless of the forecast.

Expert Tuning & Maintenance Advice

As specialists in adventure safety gear, we recommend the Helite Adventure for its “analog” simplicity in remote areas. Pro Tip: When riding off-road, adventure riders often stand on the pegs. It is vital to adjust your tether length while in a standing position to avoid accidental deployment during technical maneuvers. Installation Note: Attach the tether to a structural frame member as close to the bike’s center of gravity as possible. Serviceability: The greatest advantage for world travelers is that this system is user-rechargeable. If you have a deployment, you don’t need to find an electronics service center; as long as the jacket is not torn, you simply replace the CO2 canister and you are protected again immediately. Care Note: Always remove the CO2 canister and the mechanical trigger assembly before attempting to deep-clean the textile shell to prevent corrosion of the spring mechanism.

The Professional Standard for ADV Safety

The Helite Adventure Airbag Jacket is the definitive choice for riders who believe that the best adventure is the one you walk away from. It combines world-class impact protection with the technical features required for global travel. For the rider who demands a jacket that is as rugged as the terrain they explore, the Helite Adventure Airbag Jacket is the unmatched leader. It provides the peace of mind to push further, knowing you are protected by the best technology in the industry.

Fitment Note: Available in a wide range of sizes. Due to the integrated airbag, please follow the stature and chest measurements on the Helite size chart closely to ensure the neck protection aligns correctly with your helmet.

Helite Adventure Airbag Jacket

The Adventure Airbag jacket from Helite is one of the most protective adventure touring jackets ever made. The stable feature of this jacket is the Airbag, which is connected to a pull cord that will allow it to deploy in less than .01 seconds. A waterproof Humax breathable shell with Cordura inserts covers a full suite of Knox armor, including a SAS-TEC CE level 2 back protector, and Helite’s airbag technology.

Features

• Made from abrasion resistant Codura
• Fully inflated in less than .01 seconds
• Waterproof membrane
• Windproof
• Breathable
• Reflective trim
• Soft neoprene neck with adjustable slider
• Removable thermal liner
• 2 Large side vents for airflow
• Adjustable waist, bicep and forearm straps
• Knox CE shoulder and elbow armor
• SM-4XL Jackets use 1 60cc CO2 cartridge, 5XL-6XL Jackets use 1 100cc CO2 cartridge (replacements available separately)
• Sold ready to wear with CO2 cartridge, user manual and required hardware included