My Adventure Jacket

Two jackets I trust for real adventure riding. No sponsored picks — just what works, based on 40 years of riding.

Klim Badlands Pro A3 Adventure Jacket

Klim is the favorite brand of American riders, and for good reason — this is top-tier quality. The Badlands Pro A3 is the first ADV jacket certified Class AAA, the highest protection rating available, built with 3-layer Gore-Tex and D3O armor. It's an investment, but it's built to last.

Alpinestars Andes V3 Drystar Jacket

A personal favorite. Alpinestars consistently delivers great products at a very fair price. The Andes V3 holds up across a wide temperature range — riders report using it comfortably from near-freezing to well over 100°F.

Both are excellent — the Klim if you want the best protection money can buy, the Alpinestars if you want great quality without the premium price tag.