They're also less likely to permanently stain in the event you do find some mud.
And also, offroad gear get's updated every year. This means clearance specials on 09, 08 and even some 07 stuff for literally cheaper than I can buy clothes sometimes.
*For Example
http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/b...womens+mx+gear
Answer WMX gear, both a jersey n pant for $40... Can't beat that considering my 2010 jersey costs that by itself.