[highsider]

I have had the same Vanson jacket for 7 years now. I have yet to crash test it, but in terms of build quality, its really well put together. All of the zippers still work great, all of the seams are holding together perfectly, and it basically still looks brand new. I paid $500 for it back in 1998, and it has served me well, and I would recommend Vanson to pretty much anyone.