Klim’s Badlands Pro has been the company’s flagship adventure suit for more than a decade, serving as its most technical and fully featured waterproof outerwear. For the fifth generation, Klim has introduced several notable changes, centered around a new in‑house armor system and a reworked fit aimed at improving mobility and temperature management on long rides.

The key update is Klim’s new Rogue EXP Level 2 armor. The pads meet CE Level 2 impact standards while using an 11mm profile — roughly the thickness typically associated with Level 1 pads. According to Klim, the new design increases average coverage by 44% compared to standard CE pads. The armor is also shaped asymmetrically for left and right limbs, which allowed the patterning team to adjust the garment’s fit more precisely. To better match rider proportions, Klim is using split sizing: smaller jackets and pants receive compact pads, while larger sizes use standard dimensions.

The outer chassis continues to focus on durability and weather protection. The jacket and pant retain a GORE‑TEX 3‑Layer Pro Shell for waterproofing. High‑abrasion areas on the shoulders, elbows, forearms, and knees use variable‑density SuperFabric, while the main body incorporates 630D Cordura overlays.

Ventilation sees some of the most measurable changes. The Rogue EXP armor incorporates large internal airflow channels, resulting in significant increases in ventilation — up to 725% through the back pad and between 175% and 471% through the limbs, depending on the pad. Klim revised the 18-vent layout to work with the new internal flow, adding angled wrist intakes and using spacer mesh along the back to create an air gap. The lower‑leg vents return, offering additional airflow in slow or technical terrain.

Several smaller updates address day‑to‑day usability. The collar has been reshaped for comfort and now includes a concealed keeper for the cinch cord. The cuffs have been simplified to work more cleanly with gloves. Zippers now sit in Hypalon garages intended to improve resistance to weather and debris.

With these updates, the fifth‑generation Badlands Pro shifts its emphasis toward improved mobility, more consistent armor placement, and better temperature regulation, while maintaining the materials and construction the line has been known for.

The updated Badlands Pro comes in four colorways. Pricing is set at $1,299 for the jacket and $899.99 for the pants.