I'm pretty sure personal preferences will play a big role in the responses, but I need some help.
I need a jacket; armor makes sense to me. Have been looking online.
I like some of the Joe Rocket stuff.
Is it a good idea to buy online without having tried the jacket on?
Are there any brands to stay away from?
There's always ebay ......
I too have been looking at the Joe Rocket jackets. For me, I would never buy clothing without being able to try it on. Of course, I'm 6'6" and a whopping 165 pounds, so off-the-rack stuff never fits too well anyway.