Klim Latitude Jacket (Sold Out)

The chest sizes listed in the chart below are from Klim’s chart and I’ve double checked the actual jackets against the chart and it is accurate. But be careful… while the size Large is exactly what you’d expect with a 44” max chest, the smaller sizes are a bit smaller than normal and the bigger sizes are bigger than normal. For example, a men’s size Medium usually is styled with a 42” max chest and Klim’s medium is a 40” max chest. Same goes for larger sizes… an XXL is typically a 48” max chest, but Klim’s is a 52” max chest.

Given the variation from “normal” for smaller and larger sizes, I’d highly recommend you measure yourself and/or measure a jacket that fits you well (take the link below on how to do that). Then choose a jacket that is big enough for your chest.

Being a classic “3/4” style jacket, this jacket doesn’t taper much from chest to waist, but there are large adjustments on either side of the torso to take up extra room. This will allow you to layer underneath and still get a good fit. The max belly for each size is listed below. Just make sure the jacket size you choose is big enough for both your chest and belly.

Overall sleeve and torso lengths are generous and will work for most average height or taller riders. Those of shorter stature may find the sleeve and torso lengths to be longer than ideal.

Need help measuring? Get it here.

I reviewed the Lattitude pants last seek and raved about the ruggedness of the product… I compared it to the feel of Aerostich products, and I’m happy to say that now that I’ve seen the Lattitude jacket, the same things can be said about it.

The shell of this jacket is a HEAVY DUTY textile material that includes the Gore-Tex barrier to make it rain proof. The overall design is that of a “3/4” style which is popular with touring, adventure and commuter riders… those who want the extra coverage over the torso of a longer body length. The longer length also makes room for more pockets, and this jacket has four on the front chest area and four inside and one small pocket on the sleeve end (for medical ID or other use).

This jacket, like most other Klim jackets, is fully fitted with D3O armor in the shoulders, elbows and back. The D3O is their standard. We’ve had a lot of experience with this armor and have nothing but good things to say about comfort etc. It is a product that is fully tested and rated to CE standards.

This jacket is a solid textile design (no mesh) so when it is closed up, it will block the wind. And then you can layer underneath to your heart’s desire. Even put some electric gear underneath for really cold weather. Klim makes a handy layer for insulation too (see below) that can double for casual wear as well.

This jacket, being solid textile and with a waterproof component, won’t win any awards for hot summer use, but it does have some zip venting to help make it comfortable up to warm temps. There are two long chest vents, two bicep vents and one long horizonal exit vent across the back. All these vents are fitted with waterproof zips to keep the whole thing waterproof. Those vents pass air right through to your skin, so there isn’t a “mid layer” waterproof barrier to cut the effectiveness of venting like with some jackets.

Have a look at our photo gallery for other little nice features like night reflectives (a bunch of them), zip connection to pants and the fit adjusters. If you are looking for a heavy duty, well made jacket for all purpose use, then I really don’t see how you could be disappointed in this jacket. :: Paul, 04-26-17