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Please recommend pants and jacket?

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Hi guys,

I usually wear full leathers or ADV gear but plan to vacation by bike (South America in January) and would like gear that is more comfortable to wear off the bike (e.g. while visiting a museum or tourist site).

Temperatures will be roughly 40 to 70 F (5 to 21 C). I have a heated vest. My trip will be mostly rain free so I could carry separate rain gear (although waterproof gear would be nice).

Anyway, your thoughts about pants and jacket are much appreciated!
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ADV gear is mostly textile, comfy. Is yours not?
Either way textile will be most comfortable, lightest. Revit & Klim have best options IMO.
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KLIM is the best. Their Induction or Marrakesh jacket/pants sets are most likely what you would be looking to get. If you want waterproof go to Latitude.

Best,

Doc
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If I needed new touring gear, I'd go with Klim.
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Exactly what ADV gear was made for. Either run what you have or find something modular that you like/fits well and in your budget. Including boots & good socks.
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Thanks guys - appreciate it. I have some Klim stuff for dirt bikes and like it.

Anyone using "riding jeans" with armor?

I'll be using a smaller/local bike and would like to stand out less than ADV gear, but can't tell what the protection tradeoff really is.
Klim K riding jeans are good. I have been using them for 3 years. Armor is level 2.
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Roland Sands [email protected]#K Luck pants are the safest riding jeans I've ever had (or seen). They have leather in strategic places incase you crash. Super comfortable too.
Sleeve Active pants Denim Sportswear Electric blue
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I like the addition of leather - thanks for the tip.
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I like my Alpinestars Andes V3 drystar Jacket and Pants, work awesome for my commute back and for to work in some major down pours and in the cold down to 25F weather, and have removal thermal liners and are waterproof.

Coat Jersey Sleeve Tartan Dress shirt
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I have a grey colored size large Klim Marrakesh jacket that I don't use (used like a few times) since I switched to an Alpinestars mesh jacket (I now use Tech Air 5) that I would be happy to sell you. Link below is from revzilla where I bought it. Its retail new price is $399 and I'd sell for $250 if want it. PM if you are interested (I don't use PayPal).

Thank you Windyrun but I decided to use gear that looks less ADV (trying to be less conspicuous in the non-tourist parts of cities I plan to visit).
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I would recommend RUKKA gear. They are the best gear I’ve owned so far. Also Revit jeans are great as they are looks like normal jeans with kevlar protection
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I have both Klim and Revit. Klim is what I wear on longer rides in case any weather appears, but my Revit is more comfy and the design is more subtle, which may appeal to what you're looking for.
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Thank you. I had a set of Revit leathers and liked them.
I've purchased 3 Klim Carlsbad Jackets in a row.
Kept me dry, great utility, wore the same jacket in 28° with mid layers & base layers of course to 115° with vents open in comfort. They're designed so you can throw them in a washing machine but I think it's best to wash by hand while on a hanger & let air dry again on a hanger. Comes with d30 armour & the built quality is top notch. The pay attention to detail.
Lifetime replacement warranty with a police report!
1st one wore on a daily basis for over 2 years until the main zipper gave out due to too many washes I suppose. Klim wanted to replace the zipper at no charge but I couldn't wait!
2nd one purchased & wore daily for a year I think until I took a minor spill & tore the left arm. In the absence of a police report Klim gave me coupon for 40% off any items for a 1 time purchase so bought another Carlsbad:) great custome service.

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That's great customer service!
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If you ride in warmer weather the latest 2023 version of the Klim Marrakesh jacket is amazing. So flexible and comfortable plus flows good air.
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