2021 Klim Dakar Jacket and Pants review

Review of the changes to the Dakar Jacket and Pants for 2021.
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Reviewer size:
5'10"
195lbs
34" waist
43" chest

[@ant_ramos]

Thanks for the review Chris. Really helpful for a potencial buyer!

[@cblais19]

Glad to help!

[@TheIdlesurfer]

Helpful video. Cheers.

[@directgrover]

Interesting that you rather go with the over the boot model, keen to know if you did end up changing over and what would you recommend after 9 months.
Cheers

[@cblais19]

Only if you want to use braces. I got rid of the Dakar set a while back, for an ITB pant I prefer the Adventure Spec Atacama.

[@pilotrpi8634]

I'm a 32x34 in Levi's. (6' and 165. Was thinking about a 34 long in the over the boot, so I have some extra room at the waist to wear shorts underneath. I like the idea of being able to cinch down the 34 if needed, but wondering if you think 32 is better.

[@cblais19]

I had no issue wearing 34s over armored leggings and still had room. I’d try your pant size first, especially with OTB. Those run a bit looser to start then the ITB.

[@directgrover]

Hey mate, great video. What colour is this?

[@cblais19]

That’s the “Striking Petrol” color way

[@martyn_g]

Hey! So, if you use, say Leatt body armour, you’d go up a size?

[@cblais19]

I think it depends on the armor & where you fall on their size chart! If you're talking like an AirFit, no. Something like a 5.5 or 6.5 hardshell, AND you're on the upper end of Klim's size chart for a given size, I'd try a larger one first.

[@pravinmaharjan007]

Which size jacket fit you?

[@cblais19]

I’m a large.

[@marblefloor860]

are theyre pads in the jacket?

[@cblais19]

No, just pockets to put some

[@marblefloor860]

@@cblais19 so what you are saying is that i have to insert the pads in the jacket

[@cblais19]

@@marblefloor860 yeah. This is meant for wearing as an enduro jacket over separate armor.