The Klim Back Country Shovel System provides a serious solution for serious survival situations. This fully integrated system is aluminum, has a heavy duty grip, and is extendable for maximum reach and leverage. The shovel also comes complete with a quick access saw blade that has a depth gauge for slide tests or snowpack measurements. The easy-to-carry design gives you quick access to your cutting and digging tools.
Klim, a constant snow gear innovator, has released a series of snowmobile gloves in the last year, with the Klim Summit Gloves coming in at the top of pile. The Summit Gloves are designed for the most exerting of snowmobile riding conditions. Klim is one of the most well known names in the snowmobile apparel department, assuring us that these gloves are properly equipped to keep you comfortable while riding your snowmobile in even the harshest of conditions.
The Klim Summit Glove is Klim's top end extreme cold weather and snowmobile glove. The key selling point of the glove is the Gore-Tex XCR membrane which allows the highest degree of breathability to keep you dry and warm at the same time. The sizing on this glove gives it that reputation to be more of an American fit glove with a more loose fit and bigger size for comfortability. The glove also comes with a removable poly fleece liner, which can be used on its own to keep you warm if you're off the bike or taken out entirely if it's warmer out.
The more vulnerable areas of the glove are protected by Pittards leather, which is specially tanned to be one of the most durable motorsports goatskin leathers out there, as well as being rather thin at the same time for comfort and tactile feel. Towards the front of the hand, there is further leather reinforcement, again for protection and durability. Klim has intelligently put a visor wiper on the left index finger to remove water droplets from your goggles.
Overall, the Klim Summit Gloves are still provide great bang for the buck with all the features Klim has put into them. Already popular in the snow community, we see these gloves as one of the top options for winter snowmobiling thanks to the XCR technology and high attention to quality and detail.
As the little brother to the Badlands Pro, the Klim Latitude Jacket and Pants delivers a mean punch within the ADV segment for slightly over $1000 all-in. Using the Gore-Tex two-layer performance shell in the jacket and three-layer in the pants, which bonds the Gore waterproof breathable membrane to an 840D Cordura exterior that is used throughout the entirety of the outfit (an industry first). You combine the best of both worlds here as you get the waterproof breathable nature of Gore with the extreme abrasion resistance offered by Cordura. Pair this up with the new Klim Element Gloves and you've got all seasons and all weather conditions covered with the Klim Latitude.
Beyond the Gore two-layer performance shell which is guaranteed waterproof breathable for life, the Klim Latitude has a full kit of CE rated armor, in the shoulders, elbows and knees for impact protection. This is a modular system, so how you choose to layer up underneath is your call, although we (and Klim) recommend using Klim base and mid layers to properly insulate yourself and allow your perspiration to escape. For the warm months, the jacket features two large arm and two pit zip intakes with one large back exhaust. The Klim Latitude Pants have two thigh intakes and two rear leg exhausts so you know that there will be plenty of airflow both at the top and bottom of this outfit. Storage? Not even close to a problem with six external and four internal pockets on the jacket, and an additional pocket on the thigh.
A quick run through the rest of the features yields the following: industrial-grade 3M Scotchlite reflective piping and stripes; adjustability at the waist, hip, forearm, bicep, and wrist with additional zip-open expansion gussets on the jacket; adjustability at the waist on the pants; mesh comfort liner; full zip to connect the jacket to the pants; anti-heat and anti-wear premium leather at the inner knee and lower leg; comfort-fit stretch paneling for mobility; Klim's "high-mobility" active fit patterning;
rubber coated buttons for durability; and a full run of YKK zippers.
An industry-first in many respects, the Klim Latitude is going to be an absolute grand slam in the ADV touring realm.
Brand new for Fall 2011 (after being announced in February 2011), the Klim Badlands Pro Jacket and Pants is finally here, representing one of Klim's most crowning achievements to date. A brawny ADV touring option for all seasons and all weather conditions, the Klim Badlands Pro is going to easily go head-to-head against the top-billed offerings from any of the other highly technical ADV gear manufacturers out there. Using a blend of premium materials and innovative technologies, the Badlands Pro is ready to tackle the most trying situations out there.
Using Gore-Tex three-layer pro shell, the Badlands Pro is guaranteed for life to be waterproof and breathable no matter how much abuse it takes. Using Gore Armacor in strategic areas for the highest possible degree of abrasion resistance (Armacor is a blend of aramid kevlar and Cordura) alongside d3o molecular-level armor at the shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, with a Viper Pro CE level 2 back protector and Dow Corning molecular-level chest armor, you can be certain that this outfit gives you the best chance you'll have at being protected in an impact scenario. The Badlands Pro is also using a new technology from Gore which is the Gore-Tex stretch panels at the shoulders and seat. This maintains waterproofing but allows full mobility.
The jacket features seven external pockets, four internal pockets, one secret internal pocket, four arm intake vents, two pit intakes, and two large vertical exhaust vents. It also is compatible with a hydration system and has an adjustable and removable kidney belt support system. Adjustability can be found at the waist, in four places at the sleeves, and there is a comfort lined collar and the inside of the jacket features a soft breathable mesh lining. 3M Scotchlite reflective piping and paneling graces both the jacket and pants ensuring full nighttime visibility. The Klim Badland Pro Pants feature two thigh intake vents, two rear leg exhaust vents and two cargo pockets at the thigh. The pants also have Cordura in the most abused areas: at the leg cuffs, lower leg and the internal knee. There is also a full-grain Italian leather panel at the inner knee and lower area of each pant leg which acts as a heat shield.
We could go on and on and on about the features and benefits of this combo, as it really is one of the most technical pieces we carry at RevZilla.com. We have been pleased with what Klim has done since the ADV Rally came out a couple years back and they continue to impress with this new run of gear.
Brand new for Fall 2011, the Klim Element Gloves - Long and Short - have arrived as the ADV touring glove complement to the brand new Klim Latitude and Klim Badlands Pro combos. These gloves are loaded with innovative technologies, comfort and performance features, and premium materials that will enable them to easily compete head-to-head with the top-end offerings from other leading ADV gear manufacturers. Video reviews will be coming in the extremely near future, but for now, we will discuss some of the features and functionality of these brand new gloves.
The shell of the Klim Element Gloves is Pittards Armor-Tan, a premium proprietary leather that offers higher abrasion resistance than traditional cowhide thanks to a unique treatment and tanning process. Within the leather, there are microscopic fibers woven together and encased in ceramic plates for extreme resistance to abrasion and ease of sliding in a get-off scenario. The main knuckle is armored with a titanium hard part protector that is backed by Poron XRD, all of which is on its own panel for mobility. Poron XRD is a molecular-level padding (similar to d3o, SaS-Tec) that is soft, malleable and comfortable but becomes extremely rigid upon impact and disperses the energy, preventing damage to the body. Poron can also be found at the palm, finger knuckles, and protecting the pisiform bone. Aramid-reinforced sliding zones can be found in common slide areas to protect in a get off situation.
At the palm, the pre-curved box fingers use external stitching to prevent pressure points and fatigue. Strategic accordion stretch panels can be found across the fingers, at the crook of the thumb, and across the back of the hand on full gauntlet Klim Element Long. 3M Scotchlite reflective accent panels at the backhand and fingers offer high visibility for nighttime riding. There is a visor wiper on the left index fingers on both versions of this glove to easily clean a shield, lens, or goggles. The Klim Element Short uses a single cuff neoprene wrist closure while the long version has an adjustable double velcro gauntlet closure system. Both of these gloves features a Gore-Tex waterproof breathable membrane, guaranteed for life to keep you dry and let your skin breathe.
Stepping up to the full gauntlet version gets you a few more features than the short version. First, there is additional Poron XRD padding along the outside of the pinky finger to protect from that all-too-common pinky injury in a get-off-and-slide scenario. The Klim Element Long Gloves also feature ulna protection in the form of Poron XRD padding beneath an Aramid sliding zone. Of course, you also get the protection via leather of a full-length gauntlet. Depending on your riding style and overall preference, one of these gloves is sure to be a homerun for you this season.
Brand new for late 2011, the Klim Snow Gear series has gotten some major upgrades of existing products and some new additions to the lineup. Here, we will take a quick look at each of the new products and in a later post we will include our video reviews and detailed breakdowns.
A brand new product for Fall 2011 is the Klim Storm Parka, built for serious boondocking, the enduro riding of the snowmobile world, where you're carving out your own paths off-trail. Designed with Gore-Tex two layer performance shell, Klim Storm Parka is completely waterproof breathable, guaranteed for life. Knowing the strenuous nature of boondocking, there are two vertical chest intakes, two vertical back exhausts, and huge pit zips that will keep the air flowing when the riding gets most intense. Pair this parka up with the Klim Storm Bib and you've got your boondocking needs covered for Winter 2011-2012.
The Klim Tomahawk Parka has gotten a complete redesign for late 2011, and it is also designed for the boondockers among us. For this year's model, the ventilation system has gotten a redesign to be easier to operate when you need airflow on the fly. The pit zips are now gone, having been replaced by two large vertical chest intakes, and two large vertical exhaust vents at the back. The Gore-Tex two-layer performance shell remains in place, guaranteeing waterproofing and breathability for life, ensuring that you'll be kept dry and comfortable even when the boondocking gets turned to overdrive. With a certain improvement over its predecessor in both performance and style, the brand new Klim Tomahawk Parka is definitely a standout for late 2011.
Matching up with the Tomahawk is the brand new Klim Extreme Bib, built for extreme boondocking with its Gore-Tex three-layer performance shell construction. Fully waterproof and windproof, with very high breathability qualities, the Klim Extreme Bibs also have 500D Cordura overlays and underlays for resistance to any and all abrasion. With its high yoke in the back, you're fully protected from powder entry, but the lower-waisted front enables full range of motion. The aggressive design is articulated for the most active riding position and double-zipper side entry allows a ton of ventilation when rides get to be their most trying. Pair the Klim Extreme Bib with the Klim Tomahawk Parka, and you're ready to boondock all day long.
A member of the Steep category of Klim snow gear, within the "Free Ride" series indicating mobility, comfort and extreme athletic performance, the brand new Klim Free Ride Pant is here, built for backwoods ripping and tearing that knows no limit. Utilizing Gore-Tex three-layer performance shell, the Klim Freeride Pants are guaranteed waterproof breathable for life. The Klim Free Ride Pants also have 500D Cordura overlays on the knees and at the boot area, with additional 500D Cordura underlays for a high level of abrasion resistance. Equally at home bonking off trees or flying over drops, the Klim Free Ride Pant is sure to be a popular one this season.
The Klim Kinetic Jacket and Klim Kinetic Pants are brand new for this season, designed for nothing but pure speed on the powder. A member of the Podium Series within the Trail category of Klim snow gear, the Klim Kinetic jacket and pants combines snow racing design with free-riding toughness. Gore-Tex two-layer performance shell for waterproofing and breathability, 500D Cordura overlays and underlays, and 100g Thinsulate insulation are some of the defining characteristics of the Kinetic combo. This jacket oozes with speed and will be a great match for the snow rider looking to fly across the clearings and capture that podium.
For the rider looking to take the concepts of the Kinetic combo to the next level, enter the Klim Vector Parka and Klim Vector Pants. Built for racers and the most aggressive speed riders, the Vector is a member of the Klim Speed Series for good reason. With ballistic nylon overlays sitting atop the Gore two-layer performance shell, the Vector keeps you protected from abrasions and mother nature. Knowing that you'll be flat-out flying in this combo, there is 200g Thinsulate throughout the jacket with Thinsulate zonal technology (strategic insulation thicknesses) in the pants. A brand new product for this season, we can almost guarantee that this will be a home run amongst snow riders that just want speeeeeed.
Stay tuned for in-depth video breakdowns coming soon!
If you're in search of a true ADV glove that will perform extremely well in Spring-Summer-Fall, the Klim Adventure Glove should absolutely be on your shortlist. Klim puts a huge focus on their enduro and dirt lineups and this glove is designed as the counterpart to that rugged gear. Compound this with the fact that it truly can function as a dualsport glove, and the Klim Adventure Glove is a serious contender within our top Summer Adventure Glove picks.
The chassis of the Adventure glove is Pittards water-resistant leather. Pittards is a premium renowned leather manufacturer and their gloves are more resilient than traditional cowhide. For impact protection, the Adventure gloves utilize Poron XRD padding at the knuckles, fingers, and at the base of the palm. Poron XRD is part of the new wave of molecular-level impact protectors. Soft and flexible to the touch, this padding becomes rigid upon impact and instantly disperses and absorbs energy. The finger tips are reinforced for durability while the palm features double layers in select areas to deter wear.
Strategic corded nylon panels and fourchettes at the outer fingers work in conjunction with the perf Pittards on the top of the wrist and fingers for a high degree of airflow. The fingers also feature an outseam construction to reduce pressure points and overall fatigue in enduring rides. 3M scotchlite reflective piping guarantees visibility on these gloves while the logos on the Adventure are both embroidered and micro-injected for longevity. Lastly, the adjustable velcro closure strap ensures a snug fit while the pull tab on the palm is one of our favorite features as it provides a designated spot for pulling the glove on and off.
We think the Klim Adventure Glove is bringing a lot of value to the table and will play extremely well in the ADV and Dualsport crowd. Check it out as part of our 2011 Motorcycle Glove Guide and see other options by visiting our Summer Motorcycle Glove page.
We have been riding in the KLIM Traverse Gore-Tex Jacket and Traverse Pants enduro style suit for about a week in and out of the rain. We have not had a chance to really put this crossover suit through its paces offroad yet, but hopefully we will shortly. We will report back when we've beat the hell out of it further.
The Klim Traverse Jacket and Traverse Pants utilize Gore-Tex Performance Shell technology and are rated as GORE-TEX Storm Tested for enduring waterproofedness.
In the meantime we shot a full HD Klim Traverse Review Video which walks through the whole suit, its nuances and we offer our opinion of it thus far in the formative stages.
Also we started an ADVRider.com forum Klim Traverse thread with our connect the dots breakdown of the key and finer points of the suit.
The jacket features seven external pockets, four internal pockets, one secret internal pocket, four arm intake vents, two pit intakes, and two large vertical exhaust vents. It also is compatible with a hydration system and has an adjustable and removable kidney belt support system. Adjustability can be found at the waist, in four places at the sleeves, and there is a comfort lined collar and the inside of the jacket features a soft breathable mesh lining. 3M Scotchlite reflective piping and paneling graces both the jacket and pants ensuring full nighttime visibility. The Klim Badland Pro Pants feature two thigh intake vents, two rear leg exhaust vents and two cargo pockets at the thigh. The pants also have Cordura in the most abused areas: at the leg cuffs, lower leg and the internal knee. There is also a full-grain Italian leather panel at the inner knee and lower area of each pant leg which acts as a heat shield.
A member of the Steep category of Klim snow gear, within the "Free Ride" series indicating mobility, comfort and extreme athletic performance, the brand new Klim Free Ride Pant is here, built for backwoods ripping and tearing that knows no limit. Utilizing Gore-Tex three-layer performance shell, the Klim Freeride Pants are guaranteed waterproof breathable for life. The Klim Free Ride Pants also have 500D Cordura overlays on the knees and at the boot area, with additional 500D Cordura underlays for a high level of abrasion resistance. Equally at home bonking off trees or flying over drops, the Klim Free Ride Pant is sure to be a popular one this season.
