Ride Tested | Klim Badlands Pro A3 Jacket and Pant (the G.O.A.T. ?)

Today I review the apex predator, wallet busting, but extremely functional Klim Badlands Pro A3 jacket and pant. With a CE AAA rating, amazing armor, goretex 3L pro shell, it doesn't get any burlier than this! #motorcycle #klim #advrider #dualsport
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Waterproof Gloves:
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⚡ MSR Cold Weather Gloves (non heated): bit.ly/3IDXufg
⚡ MSR Surge Heated Gloves: tinyurl.com/vsvd4tvz
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➕BUY HERE➕ (I may receive commissions) ⚡ Badlands Pro A3 Jacket: imp.i104546.net/6ezPxN ⚡ Badlands Pro A3 Pant: imp.i104546.net/PyZoWq Other Waterproof Suits I Love: ⚡ Klim Carlsbad: imp.i104546.net/BXGB5L ⚡ MSR Xplorer: bit.ly/3SjxHwk ⚡ MSR Voyager: bit.ly/40YqWmO ⚡ REV'IT! Echelon GTX: imp.i104546.net/XY9Rx4 Waterproof Gloves: ⚡ Dainese Tempest Glove: imp.i104546.net/QyENez ⚡ MSR Cold Weather Gloves (non heated): bit.ly/3IDXufg ⚡ MSR Surge Heated Gloves: tinyurl.com/vsvd4tvz ⚡ REV'IT! Sand 4 H20 Glove: imp.i104546.net/k02v0z ⚡ Klim Adventure GTX: imp.i104546.net/Eax204 ➕SUPPORT➕ [I may receive commissions which are invested back into the channel] ⚡ Patreon: www.patreon.com/bigrockmedia ⚡ Rocky Mountain ATV/MC: bit.ly/33kgRIz ⚡ Revzilla: imp.i104546.net/6bxxXN ⚡ Mosko Moto: moskomoto.com/bigrockmoto ⚡ Pacific Powersports (Motoz Tires, Barkbusters): pacificpowersports.com/ USE CODE BRM2024 ⚡ 3D Cycle Parts: www.3dcycleparts.com/?aff=3 ⚡ Taco Moto : tacomoto.co/?ref=fi6gv640 ⚡ Cyclops Adventure Sports: tinyurl.com/2kaknpfn ⚡ Amazon: amzn.to/3viGZ0A ⚡ Merchandise: big-rock-moto.myspreadshop.com/

[@dimitriosa1545]

The sizing you ordered is wrong for an adventure jacket. It also looks strange.

[@doriangray8007]

Should you get a little larger for an adventure jacket? Thanks@@dimitriosa1545

[@ThePriceIsRising]

Seriously, who approved the colors on that jacket?🙄 Holy cow.

[@SupermotoCentral]

As if Klim gear wasnt already ugly enough😂

[@lukefish7562]

@@atticushexcel9567😆did guy say he was going to buy some crap gear over the best because it had a prettier color scheme? Nooooope. Chill. Just saying it’s not very good looking. Good grief. 😆

[@David..]

@@atticushexcel9567 for $2500 it shouldn’t look like Stevie Wonder picked out the colors.

[@big_petebear8535]

Better than black on black on black like 90% of gear out there

[@lukefish7562]

@@big_petebear8535 as a guy who just bought two of the better jacket/pant combos in all black I have to say it is not at all better. imo. 😁 But hey, to each their own right? Just enjoy the ride. 🏍️💨

[@Cbsmd-zq4zx]

I gave up on riding jackets. Neck always choking me out. So I just wear a mesh revit protective upper dirt bike style jacket w all the best protection, and then just wear that w a revit AA rated mesh slip on shirt in summer and then just wear my winter jacket in winter lol… I mean it’s same protection and I get CE2 and AA-AAA skid protection and it layers so easy to mix it up for summer/fall/rain/winter and costs $400 total. Takes 1 min longer to put on then a jacket, but it’s the “best of all worlds”. I put a Florencent ultra light rain jacket in my riding rear tail luggage and whenever I feel I need more visibility I pop that on (night time or rain or ghetto city areas).

[@BariVadaria]

do u mind telling me exactly what gear you use? that would be a lot better than buying this

[@adventurearyck64]

Dear Klim, make a jacket that doesn’t strangle armpits. I have to wear 4x for shoulders, but then I can Airbnb the stomach area. Works great if I want to reenact Jane’s Addiction “ been caught stealing “ video. More in the shoulders less in the stomach. We’re not all morbidly obese Americans. 😊❤ nice video Ian

[@tomekvilmovskiy6547]

remembering the old rpg-game, there was an armor with description: "Rainbow Armor - Armor of this type is not for those who wish to remain anonymous. More often it is associated with tales of the vain, and bards have crafted songs about the appearance of 'rainbow warriors' on a battlefield. The protective quality of the multihued surface is undeniable, but it is unfortunate that the mage who crafted these items was colorblind." ps. and - yes - all Klim equip prices are pure madness...

[@bacbladerunner]

It looks like Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors.

[@user-lr6nq8rm4u]

I love Klim. I own some Klim gear. That said, are the designers at Klim completely color-blind? I simply do not get it.

[@lihaoqiu9283]

Just tried these on the other day. Really good quality, but does not justify the price.

[@kpvTX88]

agree.. too pricey for what it offers.. sometimes you can get lucky and get them on a massive discount second hand

[@KHender]

I’ve been waiting for this review!

[@finerbiner]

That thing belongs on a European ski resort. It is beyond ugly.

[@mabecka]

Agree! It's horrible!!!

[@DJPTEXAS]

All these flouro 1980's colors that will look ridiculous in a couple years, hey how about 1 color subdued graphics for us normal folks....

[@solidsnake2665]

Can't wait to see the GS guys wearing this at Starbucks lol

[@lifesjourneyat50]

I wear mine late fall thru early spring....so heavy and gets hot quick....but long hauls and you want one piece for everything....pretty hard to beat!!!

[@MichaelAllen-td1uu]

I wish Olympia was still in business. They offered excellent jackets at reasonable prices and mesh pants that had full length zippers.

[@roadglide]

I really dig these Euro colors too. BMW thinks out of the box like this. Nice job Klim.

[@Corey-pd3mi]

Good thing you corrected the pants to $950 because $1000 was out of my reach 🤦‍♂️

[@UpUpDnDnLtRtLtRtBAStart]

$300 pants are out of my reach.

[@troppo4872]

Great review, thanks. I recently went down the road (first time in 50 yrs of riding) in a pair of Marrakesh pants, and they saved me. So, I am a convert to Klim...!

[@lawriemoto]

I have the AA version the badlands pro, I personally love the roomy fit as the stuff that counts the armour can be pulled tight against your body with adjusters and the kidney belt makes the weight disappear, the additional room allows warm base layers when cold and in hotter weather allows the air to circulate. I live in Scotland where it’s mostly cold and it rains a lot, I can vouch for the waterproofing just remember which pocket your keys are in

[@walterhorn5567]

I have an ugly Christmas sweater that looks just like that

[@Texan_American]

Those colors remind me of an academy outdoors camping tent.

[@PisgahGravelProject]

If this combo had the same tailored cut as Alpinestars pants and jacket, I'd own a set in a heartbeat. Or if I was 100pounds heavier I'd own this set. I noticed how the A3 stuff fit a rider at a rally 4months ago. He was a good 250-275, and the pants were not super tight. I'm not hatin' though. I'm glad a company makes a quality piece of kit for people of that size.....and Klim....hire A*'s designer to mock up your A3 kit, and you'd have 1 more sale than you do now

[@edwardkheyfets3390]

Purchased Carlsbad jacket and will be returning it, too bulky fitting should have torso adjustments

[@roysyntageros4191]

Thanks for the video! Nice Jacket, but here in Australia it sells for $1974.95. Above my price range. I'd probably go the MSR range.

[@simondepass4647]

I happen to think it looks wicked. I have the Carlsbad jacket and love it. I have their pants as well and they are brilliant. It the heat you just get hot and there’s not much you can do about it.

[@4940markhutchins]

On the jacket part, I went Klim, but with a Marrakesh. I upgraded the armor to CE2 and added a Klim Forecast GoreTex outer shell. I get the same protection as this Badlands, but I only blew about $650 on all of it. I can ride it in any weather and I don’t look like a clown. Not as many pockets, but I can somehow muddle through.

[@SashaNem]

thanks for an review it fit good it not bulky at all

[@martythompson6509]

How do they do them so cheap?.........

[@mabecka]

Clowncostume! It's so awful it hurts!!!

[@verdonrocksphotography3510]

excellent product, but as a European doesn't fit nicely for me ..... but I give Klim gold metal for finding the most hideous colors on the planet, what a hell is name of that "puked mustard" color......not everyone wants ride in boring black, who knows if KLIM team know there are out there other machines than KTM!!!! Great review as always, agreed with everything you said, cheers V!

[@ynotjf]

Hey Ian, I’m considering the Carlsbad but I’ve heard the knee guards don’t line-up with a riders knees correctly, I’m wondering I’d you’ve noticed this with either the Badlands or the Carlsbad?

[@ricknattrass6277]

I have last years Badlands Pro A3 jacket. It has a hidden kidney belt built in. Also the pants seem to pop open when snugged up, remendy .... I had put suspenders on them. Otherwise they are great!

[@ewetho]

I’ll keep my Motoport Cordura as even 105F in Houston was even tolerable in stop n go…. On the outskirts of tornados in pouring rain, yup dry with the liner in…

[@ThisTall]

I love everything about that jacket except no removable sleeves. Especially with the bulk that built in armour adds, because it’s far to big to remove and attach to the back of smaller bikes.

[@KHender]

The Badlands is for a very specific rider who needs a very tactical suit. I’d recommend considering the Klim Carlsbad as an alternative, it’s much lighter and cheaper.

[@steveetier3025]

The medium size looks like a good fit. If it's a tight ft maybe try the Medium tall?

[@duncanorr5926]

I can't see past my rukka to spend the same money on an unknown quantity. I tend to stick to rukka alpinestars and dainese. Personal preference of course

[@tommaples9174]

I get most of my riding apparel off Craigslist. But yeah I like it.

[@UpUpDnDnLtRtLtRtBAStart]

The variety of colors is for car drivers to see you easily.

[@michaelskinner896]

My understanding is that the standard Badlands Pro is on a newer chassis compared to the A3 version, although just from images and videos it's hard for me to tell. Despite the Vectran, are you able to tell the difference in overall cut between the A3 and the regular version? Though this medium size looks like a pretty good fit for you. For the price of the A3, I think Klim needs to include a full L1 chest protector. Kind of egregious that they're just putting foam in there.

[@verktools731]

A question on the side note: Is it possible to connect the badland jacket to a Carlsbad pant by zipper? (Have a Carlsbad suit, but thinking of getting a badlands jacket)

[@advredbikes]

I love Klim's Gear, I purchased it as it has a warranty if you damage it in a fall they will replace it!

[@BigRockMoto]

exactly

[@FluxExplorer]

The difference in cost between the regular Badlands and the A3 Badlands is what I spent on my Alpinestars jacket haha. I like my Klim stuff too but $2500 for a suit is daft.

[@cranedaddy678]

Smoked crack moments before they decided the price.

[@BigRockMoto]

LOL

[@4tech69]

Would I ever buy this? No. Would I wear it if I had it? Sure.

[@rockout1180]

Love the brand, it’s just to damn expensive

[@BravoActual4756]

Gaudiest Of All Time.

[@ttrguy9952]

Klim never again! I bought a brand new Badlands" jacket for a rally. I took the jacket out of my suitcase, took the tags off and started to put it on. When I zipped the front zipper up, 5 teeth came off the zipper at chest level. I was now screwed because the zipper would not go down. Called Klim and they told me it was caused by ABUSE and they would not warranty the jacket. If their gear and attitude is such crap, I don't want it. I argued with them more after my trip and they won't stand behind anything. I took a video of me, after removing the armor, lighting it on fire and tossing it in a dumpster. Luckily I had brought backup for my trip. They should change the name of their company to "Fal". Klim is just another "Hyped" brand of the day.

[@lawrencerichards6249]

That is disgusting behaviour from Klim and disrespectful, not as if they are short of cash. If I was you I would have taken it back to the store and refused it. Here in the uk we have the right to do it under a law of faulty purchased goods.

[@ttrguy9952]

@@lawrencerichards6249 I bought direct from Klim. Here in the US I now only by from local shops or my local Cycle Gear store. Cycle Gear has a no questions asked 2-3 year warranty on everything they sell. Lesson learned. Ride SAFE!

[@loftysaltmarsh69]

Hears price stops video. 😮

[@Tec2Nut]

It's like something from a Disney set , not for me.

[@GraemeRobinson]

Not in a league of its own - DriRider suits are a fraction of the price and just as good! OK, I'm a bit partisan as DriRider is an Australian manufacturer, but their jackets are extremely robust, fully waterproof and don't break the bank. I can affortd to buy a new one every 5yrs no problem should I need to. In reality they last a lot longer.

[@levigato125]

Not digging the Boba Fett colors.

[@michaelflores7657]

Those pants are ridiculously to big in the rear!

[@sfade6217]

All you need is armored shirt with a tough shell. You can get an astars enduro jacket, moose meash upper body armor all for about $270. If you get hot off road zip sleeves off. If hotter take jacket off and lash down and then slip on a moto jersey. These "adv" jackets are overpriced, heavy, and pointless.

[@Garland77]

It is hard to imagine a worse color combination.

[@WhoopsWrongButton]

I’m not questioning the materials used… I’m sure they’re cutting edge, but that jacket and especially the pants are goofy AF.

[@timsbike4887]

It may be a good jacket but im sorry i wouldnt be seen dead in that and the pants are way too baggy. Cant imagine the armor stays put in a crash with those pants. Im a traveller and want to be able to walk around town without looking like an idiot.

[@JamesMunroe1973]

Klim is a scam. I own a Badlands Pro…great StarBucks jacket…or maybe in California that jacket works. But as an all weather touring jacket it’s a fail. Klim does not warranty the zippers as waterproof. They refer to the zippers has “highly water resistant”. I’m got over 50km+ on my jacket and it leaks repeatedly on both arm and chest vent zippers. For those who need proof I will gladly provide the Klim warranty case # where they specifically state zippers are NOT waterproof. An overpriced and underperforming options for a all weather ADV jacket.

[@AlpesMoto]

You lost me at 1'07". $1500

[@jonelvidge9191]

Absolutely vomit inducing colours - hope the UK colours are better

[@expatbiker6598]

That jacket wouldn't be out of place in a LGBTQZLMNO rally

[@motoplexed]

I wouldn't be caught dead in that jacket. That thing is ugly!

[@sergebinder9363]

To expensif.......😢

[@richardvalitalo3670]

Terrible colours.

[@TheCriticalArchitect]

Too bad it looks like a clown suit

[@PartyStud69_Ph.D.]

The fit on those pants is horrible. I have no idea why all Klim pants look so horrendous. It’s so bad I’ve turned into a true Klim hater.

[@JamesMunroe1973]

The Badlands Pro pants are the same...I literally not sure what sort of human they were modelling these sizes for. It's not that Klim can't make nice pants...I love my Latitude pants. But a hell no to the Badlands. I've also had the pleasure of zippers that leak...Klim doesn't seem to want to warranty zippers...ironic for gear that's covered in them. 🤔