You’ve probably landed here because you’re looking at the REV’IT Eclipse 2 and wondering if it actually lives up to the hype, or if it’s just another mesh pants that looks good on paper but disappoints the moment you hit 35°C EDSA traffic.
Maybe you’ve seen it online and you’re asking the same things every Filipino rider asks: Does it actually cool you down, or does it just let hot air pass through? Is it protective enough for real riding, not just slow urban puttering? And can you actually wear it to the office without looking like you raided a motorsport catalog?
REV'IT Eclipse 2
Full-mesh riding pants with CE Class A certification, SEESMART CE Level 1 knee armor pre-installed, 600-denier polyester reinforcement, height-adjustable knee protection, and a chino-inspired silhouette built for riders who refuse to change pants at every destination.
To answer those questions, I wore the Eclipse 2 on daily riding across daily Metro Manila commutes, weekend highway runs to Batangas, and straight into office settings without changing. I wanted to find out how it behaves in real Philippine conditions not in a controlled environment, but in 35°C heat, gridlocked traffic, and the kind of riding most of us actually do every day.
What the REV’IT Eclipse 2 Actually Is
The Eclipse 2 is a full-mesh riding pants built around one core idea: maximum airflow without looking like riding gear. It uses open-weave polyester mesh across the full length of both legs front and back paired with 600-denier polyester reinforcement in the high-impact zones at the seat and knees. The result is a pants that breathes end-to-end while still holding up where it needs to.
It’s CE Class A certified under EN 17092-4:2020, comes with SEESMART CE Level 1 knee armor pre-installed, and has hip armor slots ready for optional SEESMART RV33 inserts. The knee armor pocket is height-adjustable, which matters more than most people realize armor that doesn’t sit at the right height on your knee isn’t doing its job.
The design takes cues from chino trousers a regular fit, clean silhouette, diagonal front pockets, two rear pockets, and belt loops at the waist. From a distance, nothing about this pants reads “moto.” That is entirely intentional, and it works.
Mesh jacket built for PH commuters. CE Class A protection, real airflow, and a look that works on and off the bike.
The Cooling Effect Is Real
This is the one thing I did not expect. Most mesh pants reduce heat the Eclipse 2 does something different. When wind hits at speed, it does not just feel less hot. It feels cooler than the air around you. The open-weave mesh across the entire leg, front and back with no solid panels breaking up airflow, creates a genuine cooling effect that I have not felt in any other mesh pants.
On the Riding at highway pace and City Pace, the difference is immediate. You are not managing heat, you are riding comfortably. Even in stop-and-go EDSA traffic where no gear can fully save you, the Eclipse 2 makes the waiting tolerable in a way that tighter-woven mesh pants do not.
The 600D polyester reinforcement at the seat and knees does not interrupt the ventilation where it matters most. REV’IT placed the durable material exactly where abrasion risk is highest without choking off airflow through the main body of the pants. That balance is the hard part of mesh pants design, and the Eclipse 2 gets it right.
Easiest Riding Pants to Put On Daily
Three seconds. Zip the fly, button the closure, done. There is an optional buckle slot at the waist if you want a snugger fit, and belt loops if you prefer to run your own belt through. No overcomplicated adjusters, no fussy velcro tabs that lose their grip after a month. Just a clean, fast closure system you will not think about after the first week.
The fit is comfort which gives you full range of motion without excess fabric bunching at the knees or crotch. One thing to note: REV’IT sizing runs on the slimmer side, especially at the thighs. If you are between sizes or you have thicker legs from riding, go up one size. Get this right and the pants moves with you naturally, both on the bike and off it.
The cuff is slightly tapered, which is exactly what keeps this pants looking good when you walk. You are not dealing with fabric bunching into your boots or flaring out awkwardly when you stand. It is a small detail that makes the difference between riding pants that look like riding pants and riding pants that just look like pants.
Seven helmets tested in Philippine heat. Find the lid that keeps you cool from EDSA traffic to Batangas highway runs.
Protection Already Sorted
SEESMART CE Level 1 knee armor comes pre-installed no separate purchase, no installation before your first ride. The armor is slim and flexible enough that you genuinely forget it is there, which is the standard every riding pants armor insert should meet and most do not. The knee pocket has a dual-slot design at the base that lets you shift the armor position up or down, so you can dial in exactly where it sits on your specific knee height.
Hip armor slots are built in and ready to accept SEESMART RV33 CE Level 1 hip inserts, though those are sold separately. This is the one legitimate knock against the Eclipse 2 at its price point hip protection should be included, not optional. If you pick these up, budget for the inserts and add them before your first serious ride.
The CE Class A certification under EN 17092-4:2020 puts the Eclipse 2 in the same protection tier as serious riding apparel. Reflective strips are welded onto the ankle area for low-light visibility understated enough that they do not change the look of the pants, effective enough that you are not invisible at night.
From the Saddle to the Office Without Changing
I wore the Eclipse 2 straight from a morning ride into an office setting without changing, and nobody noticed they were riding pants. That is the real test, and most riding pants fail it badly. The Eclipse 2 passes it without trying the chino silhouette, clean lines, and subtle mesh texture read as regular casual trousers from any normal distance.
The two front pockets are diagonal slash closures with zippers secure enough for your phone and wallet at highway speed, which is the only pocket format that actually makes sense on a riding pants. The two back pockets use velcro closure, which is fine for cards or light items when you are off the bike but not what you want to rely on while riding. Use the front zips for anything you need to keep secure.
For Filipino riders who go from parking to office to coffee to errand to home without stopping to change the Eclipse 2 eliminates the extra bag, the extra step, the extra five minutes at every destination. That quality-of-life difference is harder to quantify than ventilation specs, but it is the thing you will actually notice every single day.
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Who Should Buy the REV’IT Eclipse 2
Any rider who commutes in Metro Manila heat and wants one pants that handles the full day should seriously look at this. If you have been riding in jeans or basic mesh pants and wondering why you are still miserable in summer traffic, the Eclipse 2 is the direct answer. The ventilation difference is not subtle you will feel it on the first ride.
Riders who need to go straight from the bike to a workplace, meeting, or social setting without looking like they came from a garage will also find the Eclipse 2 genuinely useful. This is the pants for commuters who take their riding seriously but also have a day to get through after they park.
The only rider who might want to look elsewhere is someone who needs full hip armor included out of the box, or someone doing track days or aggressive highway riding where a higher protection class matters. For everything else daily commuting, weekend rides, all-day urban use the Eclipse 2 is the right call.
Final Verdict
The REV’IT Eclipse 2 is the mesh pants that finally gets the formula right for Philippine riding conditions. End-to-end ventilation with a cooling effect that is genuinely noticeable, CE Class A protection with knee armor already installed, a closure system simple enough that suiting up stops being a chore, and a look casual enough to wear anywhere. All in one pair of pants.
The hip armor omission is real and worth budgeting for separately. Everything else about this pants earns its price without reservation. If you ride in the heat and you want one pair that handles your commute, your weekend run, and your Monday morning meeting this is the one.
REV'IT Eclipse 2
Full-mesh riding pants with CE Class A certification, SEESMART CE Level 1 knee armor pre-installed, 600-denier polyester reinforcement, height-adjustable knee protection, and a chino-inspired silhouette built for riders who refuse to change pants at every destination.
The REV’IT Eclipse 2 is the best mesh riding pants I have worn for Philippine summer conditions. Full-length mesh ventilation, CE Class A protection with pre-installed knee armor, and a chino-inspired design that works in any setting. Get the right size, add the hip inserts, and you will wonder why you waited this long.