Klim Snow: Torque Jacket, Intake Vest, and PowerXross Gloves

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Frolicking in the snow is only fun if you are wearing the right gear. Jeans and cotton scarves simply won’t do. For every picture you see of happy people playfully rolling around in Central Park on a snowing night in NYC, there is a cold, wet walk home afterwards that is far less enthralling. Enter Klim. Enter Gore-Tex. Enter a happy walk home.

The Klim Torque Jacket is constructed of the highest level of mid-layer insulation in the Klim lineup. This jacket was designed for maximum warmth and comfort in cold conditions. With 80 grams of 3M Thinsulate Platinum insulation encased in a down proof nylon shell, the Torque jacket is equal parts comfortable and heavy duty. Additionally, the YKK zippers that have been used throughout are equipped with zipper pulls that are easily accessible with gloves on.

Klim Torque Jacket Review:

If you are interested in all of the features of the Torque jacket, but prefer a vest option, the new Klim Intake Vest might just be the option for you. A nylon ripstop shell with durable water repellent treatment allows the exterior of this vest to remain durable and in-tact for a long time. It also utilizes 80 grams of insulation to help you retain that well-earned body heat when the outside temperature tries to pull it away. Additional features include taffeta embossed lining, ample pocket space, and glove-friendly zipper pulls.

Klim Intake Vest Review:

The Klim PowerXross Gloves are a Gore-Tex, keep-you-dry-come-whatever, pair of gloves that are built for utilization in the snow. With 100 grams of 3M Thinsulate Platinum insulation and Gore Grip in addition to the waterproofing, you will get a tactile feel on just about any surface, even when wet. You will also be warm, which is clutch. The Power Cross Gloves from Klim were built with snow in mind, and in doing so they have succeeded in becoming a well-rounded waterproof, comfortable, insulated glove.

Klim PowerXross Gloves Review:

In the end, fighting against the coming of winter is futile. It will be here. When it arrives, keep the Klim mid-layers in mind to help you remain comfortable while outside.

Have fun out there, be safe, and as always…

Enjoy the ride,

Juice

Dog days of Winter? New Klim Snow release: Mid-layers abound!

Happy August, ZLA Army! We hope you’re enjoying the dog days of summer as much as we are.  So we were wondering, how can we best celebrate the heat? The obvious choice was to highlight some new winter mid-layers from Klim.

Now, we know what you’re thinking... “why talk about cold weather gear in August?” Well, it’s like giving a mom-to-be toothbrushes at a baby shower. It just makes sense but not enough people do it. Everybody else at the party has given diapers and now momma’s got ‘em out the wazoo. But you, because you’re a forward-thinking genius, just prepared momma for when the little rascal sprouts its chompers. Now you’re the hero. Boom.



It’s not Dante’s, and certainly not a towering one, but the Inferno is still sure to help keep you warm with it’s 380-gram fleece construction. It’s perfect for snowmobilers and ADV riders alike as a mid-layer under your shell or as a destination jacket. Here’s a couple fun facts about the Klim Inferno Jacket: the new redesigned Inferno now has hand pockets, a more comfortable collar, and lower-profile cuffs for less bulk with your shell’s sleeves. Seems to be a worthy upgrade from its predecessor!





Another redesign from a current model, the 2013 Klim Torque Jacket carries over most of the same features but ditches the hood in favor of a better fit with your jacket. It also adds pit zips for ventilation, spandex cuffs for better jacket sleeve interface, durable Cordura overlays on sleeves, and relocated hand warmer pockets to the inside of the insulation.



Klim Torque Jacket Review:





2013 updates abound! It’s the same Klim Inversion Jacket package we’ve grown to love but re-gifted in a new lighter-weight Gore Windstopper softshell wrapper that features increased 4-way stretch.  So it’s windproof, breathable, snow repellent, water resistant, and comfortable. While they were at it, Klim also added in some pit zips to the Inversion just like they did on the Torque for a little ventilation control.


Klim Inversion Jacket Review:



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