The Kodiak is designed to handle full days on the tarmac, ready to take anything and everything that typically accompanies your epic touring adventures. And that is exactly what the Kodiak is: a great touring jacket for those long rides. Actually it is arguably one of the highest quality, most protective and most vented textile jackets on the market. Klim has always been about off-road riding, and providing excellent pieces of gear to do just that. However, that is exactly where the Kodiak aims to diversify. Where the adventure jackets provide unrestricted freedom of movement, the Kodiak provides a slimmer fitting more streamlined profile. And whilst touring on long stretches of tarmac, that is exactly what you want. Plenty of pockets to story anything you can think of. Furthermore a (removable) integrated kidney belt helps to take off the load of the jacket, making your ride more comfortable. Off course, the Kodiak is ready to be zipped to the Kodiak pants effectively creating a full comfortable touring suit. Driving on tarmac, in contrary to off roading you are much more prone to sliding in a crash. Therefore the Kodiak jacket features leather panels for abrasion resistance on the shoulders and elbows. Additionally, the Kodiak is equipped with the best protection available: all around you will find D3O Aero Pro CE Level 2 protectors. This means highly vented Aero Pro armour in the elbows, shoulders and back. Optionally it is possible to add chest protection. The Klim Kodiak has got you covert throughout the year, in all your rides. Up to 10 ventilation zippers throughout the jacket provide excellent airflow and temperature control on those hot summer rides, and if the weather turns, forcing you to drive hours trough relentless rain you are guaranteed to stay dry and comfortable with the heavy duty GORE-TEX® PRO SHELL. Similar to any other jacket made by Klim, the Kodiak does not have an integrated thermal liner. So, add your own favorite base and mid layers suited to fit your needs for the trip, this makes it possible to easily extend your riding season comfortably into winter. All in all the Klim Kodiak has got you covert for your next touring adventure with top of the line materials, armor and design!