The Kodiak Jacket is, bar none, the most capable touring jacket we've ever had at the store.
Now in its fourth generation, the redesigned-for-2026 Kodiak is an absolute battleship, with leather reinforcements the shoulders and elbows, adjustable level 2 limb armor, a full Gore-Tex shell to keep water out and regulate internal moisture, and no fewer than TEN zippered vents to circulate air.
This jacket is built to go distance, in any kind of weather. It's heavy-duty, and physically heavy—but not as unwieldy as one might expect from a jacket that's so capable.
This new version gets big change in impact protection with KLIM’s new house-brand Rogue EXP Level 2 at the shoulders, elbows, and back.
Unlike previous version of this jacket, there's no thermal liner—and that's a good thing. It brought the price down (the 3rd gen Kodiak was $1,500 in toady's dollars), and riders by and large already have their own layers. The duck-down 3rd gen Kodiak thermal liner was super warm, but it was kind of a forced sale.
This jacket still does come with a few extras that many folks may never use -- like a removable neck collar, for Siberian expeditions; and a removable elastic kidney belt, which does help keep the jacket in place, and the back protector where it's supposed to be, but it's also a bit extraneous, and could imping on venting, so we expect most riders will leave it in a drawer at home.
Still, this jacket is an weapon, and just begs to be wielded on a big adventure. Short of maybe a tornado, it's legitimately ready for any kind of weather, rain or shine. And it's really worth trying on if you get a chance.
Combine with the complementary Kodiak Pants for a complete suit that's capable of going anywhere.
Note: Size MD and smaller jackets have compact shoulder & elbow armor, size LG and up have standard size elbow and elbow armor to help refine fit across sizes.
Detailed specs from KLIM:
Shell/Construction:
- 3-LAYER GORE-TEX PRO SHELL
- GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOU DRY®
- Perforated goat leather overlays on shoulders/elbows
- Action back shoulders for mobility & durability
- 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material
- Front zipper storm flap for wind/water protection
- Double-headed front zipper
- YKK® zippers w/ improved zip garages
- CE AA rating certified to EN 17092-3
Armor System:
- KLIM Rogue™ EXP CE Level 2 vented expanded protection shoulder/adjustable elbow armor
- KLIM Rogue™ CE Level 2 vented back pad
- Spacer mesh back pad pocket
- Siliconized vented spacer mesh chest protection
- Kidney belt
Ventilation:
- 2 Upper chest vents
- 2 Bicep intake vents with hold open tabs
- 2 Massive adjustable wrist vents w/ dual zippers & vent hold open tabs
- 2 Vertical back exhaust vents
- 2 Tricep exhaust vents
- Collar tab back for increased airflow to upper chest
Storage:
- 1 Forearm emergency ID stat card / hidden stash pocket
- 2 Chest pockets
- 2 Billowed front cargo pockets
- 1 Satellite tracker/utility pocket on chest
- 1 Internal chest drop pocket
- 2 Lower internal zippered stash pockets
- 1 Hidden passport pocket in lining
Fit/Comfort:
- EU sizing
- Moisture-wicking breathable mesh liner
- Cooling material center back & shoulders
- Comfort contoured collar and liner
- Adjustable hidden keeper cinch collar
- 2 Quick-adjust bicep straps
- 2 Quick-adjust forearm straps
- 2 Quick-adjust waist straps
- Low profile in-pocket bottom hem adjustment
- Articulated cuff for comfortable interface with gloves
- Seamless underarm design for comfort & mobility
- Jacket-pant zip connection
- Includes removable storm collar
Storm Collar Specs:
- Schoeller® waterproof durable 4-way stretch
- Shaped for comfort around the face
- Zip, snap, velcro intuitive attachment system
- Elastic section to cup chin area for weather protection