Carlsbad Jacket
The 4th-gen Carlsbad Jacket is a lightweight, fast, waterproof ADV jacket built with an “everything you need, nothing you don’t” approach. New KLIM Rogue™ Level 2 armor improves breathability and mobility without compromising protection.
Features
- GORE-TEX Performance Shell – Guaranteed To Keep You Dry™
- CE AA rating certified to EN 17092-3
- 630D CORDURA® overlays on shoulders and elbows
- FPL400 main chassis fabric (same as Badlands Pro)
- KLIM Rogue™ CE Level 2 vented armor: shoulders/adjustable elbows + back
- 6 total vents (chest, forearms, rear exhaust)
- 14 total pockets including water-resistant cargo/chest pockets and internal storage
- 3M™ Scotchlite™ Carbon Black reflective material
- YKK® zippers with double-headed front zipper
- Comfort: moisture-wicking anti-odor liner + cooling materials
- Adjustability: collar, forearms, hem and cuffs
- Jacket-pant zip connection + glove-friendly zipper pulls
A streamlined midweight jacket ready for long-distance adventure travel and aggressive riding.
The Carlsbad Jacket, now in its fourth generation, is engineered with an “everything you need, nothing you don’t” philosophy—perfecting the essentials of an adventure jacket: waterproof materials, durable fabrics, functional pockets and sufficient ventilation. All in a balanced package that stays comfortable for hours, days and weeks on the bike. KLIM’s new Rogue™ Level 2 armor delivers a major improvement in weight, breathability and flexibility throughout the jacket while still exceeding KLIM’s stringent impact safety requirements. This is the light and fast, waterproof solution for hard-charging adventure riders.
Shell / Construction
- GORE-TEX Performance Shell
- Guaranteed To Keep You Dry™
- 630D CORDURA® twisted yarn overlays on shoulders, elbows
- FPL400 main chassis fabric (same as Badlands Pro)
- Action back shoulders for mobility & durability
- 3M™ Scotchlite™ Carbon Black Reflective Material
- Double-headed front zipper
- YKK® zippers with improved zip garages
- CE AA rating certified to EN 17092-3
Armor System
- KLIM Rogue™ CE Level 2 vented shoulder / adjustable elbow armor
- KLIM Rogue™ CE Level 2 vented back pad
- Cooling mesh pad pocket materials
- Engineered spacer mesh in backpad pocket
- Kidney belt compatible (sold separately)
Ventilation
- 2 Double-headed forearm vents
- 2 Chest vents
- 2 Back exhaust vents offset for better airflow
- Collar tab back for increased airflow to upper chest
Storage
- 1 Forearm emergency ID stat card / hidden stash pocket
- 2 Water resistant front cargo pockets
- 2 Front handwarmer pockets
- 1 Oversized water resistant chest pocket
- 1 Water resistant chest pocket
- 1 Satellite comm device / utility pocket on chest
- 2 Lower internal zippered stash pockets
- 1 Left chest internal pocket
- 2 Right side internal pockets
- 1 Concealed document pocket behind backpad
Fit / Comfort
- Moisture-wicking anti-odor liner
- Cooling material in arm liners & center back
- Comfort contoured collar and liner
- Adjustable hidden keeper cinch collar
- 2 Quick-adjust forearm straps
- Adjustable bottom hem
- Adjustable velcro cuffs
- Jacket-pant zip connection
- Glove-friendly zipper pulls
Highlights
- GORE-TEX Performance Shell + Guaranteed To Keep You Dry™
- 630D CORDURA® overlays on shoulders, elbows
- KLIM Rogue™ CE Level 2 vented armor (shoulders/elbows + back)
- 6 total vents
- 14 total pockets
- Moisture-wicking anti-odor liner
- Adjustable collar, forearm, bottom hem, cuffs
Purpose-built for ADV
- Pure essential utility for ADV riding
- Long-distance comfort with lightweight, mobile fabrics
- Streamlined midweight jacket ready for adventure travel
