Klim Badlands Pro jacket in grey 2XL

Richard: Engineered clothing, possibly overkill but I love it

Firstly a disclaimer. I love KLIM gear, everything I've bought has been excellent. I've been holding off buying this jacket for a while because it is eye wateringly expensive and I simply couldn't justify the price. And then it was discounted....sucker. The first thing you notice is it is heavy. Like HEAVY, it may be a shell but think Tortoise shell rather than snail. It feels engineered rather than stitched. Personally I love that, you might not. The fit is spot on for me, I like the boxy shape as it gives me options for what I wear underneath - down jacket, heated jacket, thin windproof, base layer - what ever. First time out it was a mix of very cold 0-4c and then wet, not torrential but determined. It remained totally waterproof, as you'd expect, for warmth, its a shell, so its what you have under it that determines your temperature. A friend returned his because he didn't like the low collar and wanted a Rukka high neck style. I prefer to choose what I have around my neck according to conditions. Horses for courses. Thankfully I haven't thrown myself at the trail or tarmac yet so cannot report on crashworthiness but it gives me confidence. Hot weather will be interesting, it has a gazillion vents but I'd imagine if you are static or working hard off road it will heat up pretty quick - well see. So far, so good. Its just brilliantly made gear. And therefore expensive.