Adventure Bike Rider Forum

Hi All,
I popped into J&S in Nottingham looking for a pair of summer gloves but spotted some Klim gear. I've always fancied Klim Badlands so I tried a jacket on, in one word amazing. An absolute suit of armour but very comfortable too. Eye watering price tag of £850 and my initial thoughts were that I do a lot more on road than off road these days.
Second thoughts were I always were textile clothing and if there is kit that offers that level of protection, can you afford not to buy it? Most of us now someone who has suffered injuries from a fall, often life changers, so the best helmets / clothing / gloves / boots etc. isn't a luxury. None of us ever plan to fall off, or get knocked off, but I'm sure that we all want to make it home to our families at the end of every ride.
I didn't do a u turn and by the Klim kit, but I am seriously saving towards its. I know its expensive, but if it can reduce potential injuries I see it as a definite investment in my own future.

I like the way water just beads off of it! It is good kit but wow expensive!

My Klim Badlands suit is the best motorcycle suit I've ever had. Highly recommend it

Mine too it's the best I've had and got my jacket at £625 and trousers £325 couldn't turn that down

I don't like mine and would not recommend them jmho

Do you mind me asking why?

cause the pink color has faded, lol
steve

I have found mine to be superb. I have done around 55,000 miles in them in temperatures from 2 degrees C to 41 degrees.
Comfortable, strong, well vented and obviously waterproof.
Expensive? The initial outlay is big, but the value for money is superb. Great build quality, long warranty (5 years).
I would buy Klim Badlands again.....if mine wear out of course.
www.sidecartravels.co.uk

Very well vented for when you're on the move, but still heavy and cumbersome when you're off the bike having a wander about.
I'm currently wearing mine on our mini-tour of Ireland. Very good kit.

Brilliant piece of kit, however while it's well vented I don't feel it's suited for warmer climates, I've some Klim Overland gear for that.