My first riding suit came from Klim. It was a Traverse jacket and pant combo in two-tone grey, awarded to me as a Christmas bonus when I worked for Touratech-USA. It was simple in its design and construction, was fashioned out of GORE-TEX, and was used for nearly a decade before I gifted it to a friend.
The over-the-boot pants kept the rain from cascading into my footwear, and the jacket had enough vents that I could wear the thing year-round. But Klim has come a long way since that first run of off-road riding gear was released.
For 2026, the Idaho company has unveiled an updated, or rather, redesigned iteration of the Kodiak, a jack and pant combo intended for “the demanding long-distance rider.” Klim has prioritized comfort and protection for the 2026 redesign with the integration of Rogue EXP (Expanded Protection) Level 2 armor and a suit built on a 3-Layer GORE-TEX Pro Shell foundation.
