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Joe Rocket's Velocity jacket embraces the notion of "less is more". I review a TON of new products every year and this will be my 14th year. It is natural for companies to continue to innovate... they all want to be able to claim something new... more features, better quality, etc, etc. And of course all that adds to the cost of the product. Heck I remember a product line we chose NOT to even sell after we reviewed it and decided it had too many features for an average Joe to even figure out (don't get me started... ha)! Well, Joe Rocket was one of the first to bring a summer mesh jacket to market maybe 8 or 9 years ago?? with the Phoenix. And that Phoenix had a basic list of features that pretty well matches this jacket and all for a price that is just about as affordable as it was 8 years ago! The jacket has a full mesh shell with textile reinforcements in the shoulders and elbows. And it has dual density foam armor in the shoulders, elbows and back. You also get a feature you'll really come to enjoy... a removable full-sleeve windproof and waterproof liner to help if the weather cools a bit or it gets rainy. These main features along with a few other basics are what I'd consider to be a pretty strong basic package. For most people, it will be everything you'll need for a dedicated hot weather jacket. And with the short list of extras, the jacket winds up being lighter too, which I noticed right away when I tried one on. Overall, I think this jacket is a good value and I appreciate the fact that Joe Rocket is making a basic jacket with quality construction at a price that people can afford.