Ninjadoc's thread about back protectors and my accident got me wondering about what people on here wear. Many of you preach ATGATT, but that can mean different things to different people. What I want to know here is what do you wear EVERY TIME you ride and why? Vote in the poll and then explain in a post. I will start. As witnessed by my accident, I was not wearing riding pants. I wear helmet, gloves, armored jacket, and riding boots every time I go out, but sometimes if I am just going to work or riding a few miles I skip the riding pants. They are a hassle and they are REALLY HOT (I mean temperature ). I also do not have a stand alone back protector although I do have the armor pad in my jacket. If I am going long distance or on a group ride I wear the armored pants.