By City's Wild Adventure Jacket Mixes 500D Cordura and Leather

Spanish riding-gear brand By City introduced a new adventure jacket, the Wild Adventure, ahead of EICMA in November 2024. It combines 500D Cordura and leather, has vents on the front, arms and back, a removable lining and eight outside pockets, and zips to matching pants.

EICMA published By City's announcement on Oct. 14, 2024. It describes the jacket's introduction, not a November 2026 launch. At the time, By City said it was sold on its own website and at selected stores; the announcement doesn't mention prices or U.S. shipping.

Key points:

• Materials: 500D Cordura with leather.
• Ventilation: vents on the front, arms and back, plus side vents.
• Weather: waterproof closures and a removable inner lining.
• Fit: adjusters at the waist, arms, neck and wrists.
• Storage and fit to pants: eight outside pockets and an internal zip to attach to riding pants.

Cordura and Leather

By City built the Wild Adventure from 500D Cordura, a tough woven nylon, and premium leather, and says both resist abrasion. That's the maker's description. The announcement doesn't mention an EN 17092 safety rating or what armor comes with the jacket, so check the label or ask the seller before you buy.

Airflow and Weather

The jacket has ventilation on the front, arms and back, plus side vents that By City says don't restrict movement. It also has waterproof closures.

Waterproof closures don't make the whole jacket waterproof. The announcement doesn't mention a waterproof membrane, so plan on a rain layer for wet days.

The removable inner lining lets you use the jacket across more seasons.

Fit and Practical Details

You can adjust the Wild Adventure at the waist, arms, neck and wrists. A snug fit matters on any riding jacket, because it keeps armor where it's supposed to be in a fall.

Other practical touches:

• Eight outside pockets.
• Reflective elements for visibility.
• An internal zip to attach the jacket to riding pants, which helps keep it from riding up in a slide.

What It Means for U.S. Riders

By City sells online, but the announcement doesn't say whether it ships to the U.S. or what the jacket costs. If you order gear from abroad, check sizing, returns and the safety label carefully.

Keep receipts for your riding gear. Some insurance policies cover gear damaged in a crash only up to a set amount, so it's worth knowing yours before you spend.