Scorpion EXO Yosemite Jacket stands at the center of this review, a piece of adventure gear built for riders who expect real protection. The Scorpion EXO Yosemite Jacket uses a tough polyamide shell, reinforced abrasion zones, and CE Sas-Tec armor—features rarely combined at this price. Months on the bike confirmed what the specs promised. The sleeves vent well. The panels shield wind, hold warmth, and settle into a natural fit. Ride after ride, as conditions shifted and weather hit hard, the jacket showed a clear definition of versatility.
Scorpion EXO Yosemite Jacket testing stretched over five months for me, following ten years of putting hundreds of jackets through rain, grit, and sharp sun. Surprises still arrived. The fit tightens or loosens with simple straps, the waterproof liner slides in fast, and comfort becomes automatic. Its features line up with top-tier competitors—reflective patches, roomy pockets, and deliberate ventilation all working as a single system. The market may be crowded, but this Scorpion EXO Yosemite Jacket review aims to show whether it truly stands as an all-season companion for the next long ride.
The Scorpion EXO Yosemite Jacket entered tougher trials next, because any product that claims broad versatility must face miles of touring. A three-day Nevada run on a long-term Versys 1000 LT offered hot, dry stretches and sudden cold rain. Pleased with how it handled those swings, I took the jacket on a 10-day trip across the Colorado Backcountry Discovery Route on a BMW F 800 GS. Monsoon rain and desert heat framed the journey, yet the interior climate stayed dry and steady.
Scorpion EXO Yosemite Jacket construction begins with 500-denier nylon and heavier 1680-denier nylon over impact points; workmanship throughout stays tight. The microfiber collar closes with a fixed hook-and-loop tab. Hook-and-loop sits everywhere—cuffs, storm flap, cargo pockets—which speeds adjustments but causes the cuff loops to catch on nearby panels, sometimes locking my arm in place. It irritates but never undermines the larger package, or the Yosemite would have been left behind.
Scorpion EXO Yosemite Jacket performance through a 38-degree hailstorm showed its limits and its strengths. With only the rain liner installed, I felt chilled but stayed dry, and full comfort returned in the high 40s. I had left the thermal liner home because both liners made the sleeves too snug. The stiff vent zippers and large armor-strap anchors created elbow binding early on, but that eased with use. Armor quality stays high: CE-approved Sas-Tec pads in the shoulders and forearms under extra sewn-in padding. I added the optional CE Sas-Tec back protector ($39.95), thick yet comfortable and confidence-building.
Scorpion EXO Yosemite Jacket ventilation ranks among its standout traits. Chest mesh panels double as pockets until you lower the interior windproof panels into their sleeves. A removable rear panel reveals a wide mesh vent. Full-length sleeve vents pull major airflow, though their weatherproof zippers can snag on the mesh beneath. Two side vents also feed air toward the core.
Scorpion EXO Yosemite Jacket storage offers enough capacity without turning the rider into a cargo hauler. A camera stayed dry through days of rain in a front cargo pocket, and the rain liner brings another waterproof pocket. A large tail pocket appears, as expected in adventure gear, though filling it makes the jacket uncomfortable for me. What’s missing are handwarmer pockets—useful around camp on cold mornings.
Scorpion EXO Yosemite Jacket visibility benefits from a moderate hi-viz scheme. Riders in my Colorado group said they could spot me easily from any direction. Additional color options include black, sand, and red, in sizes S–3XL. Pricing lands at $389.95 ($404.95 for 2XL–3XL), a strong value for a durable multipurpose jacket.
Scorpion EXO Yosemite Jacket Fit
Runs small; order one size above chart recommendations.
Scorpion EXO Yosemite Jacket Features
- 500-denier nylon main body
- 1680-denier nylon abrasion zones
- Exo-Stitch safety seams with heavy bar tacking
- Heavy mesh ventilation across chest and entire back
- Zip-down wind-blocking panels, torso vents, full-length arm vents
- Two lower cargo pockets, two chest pockets, one rear cargo pocket, one internal waterproof liner pocket
- Waist, biceps, and forearm adjustment straps
- CE Level 2 Sas-Tec armor with molded VELCRO® elbow closures
- CE Level 2 Sas-Tec shoulder armor
- PE foam back pad with optional Level 2 Sas-Tec upgrade
- NightViz reflective on torso, arms, and elbows
- YKK urethane exterior zippers with Black Oxide sliders
- VELCRO® wrist tabs and YKK Fold Lock zippers
- Removable AirGuard waterproof/windproof liner
- Removable EverHeat thermal liner
- Optional kidney belt compatibility
- Neoprene comfort collar
- Accordion stretch panels at elbows
- 8” YKK zipper with elastic panel for pant connection