I just picked up my new Klim Adventure gear for the Alaska trip and is it ever nice! The Badlands jacket and pant are 2- piece and zip together. It has a Gor-tex outer shell, ballistic nylon reinforcing in the knees and elbow area and body armor built in to the knees, elbows and back.

This gear was not cheap but I value my hide and riding 10,000 miles through every condition imaginable along with the risk of animals crossing my path at any moment deserves the best! I have several layers to use along with the shell depending on conditions and temperature. The jacket will also hold a drink system so I can carry my bourbon! Just kidding, everyone knows I’m a barley guy…

I can’t believe all of the stuff I have had to buy for this trip, I must have spent 7K already and we haven’t moved an inch. The good news so far is that I am on track with the budget and hopefully can stay on track otherwise I may not have the funds to come back! Sorry honey going to  work on a fishing boat for a while, maybe go “crabbin” with the Deadliest Catch dudes.

Here’s some trivia, anyone know the name of the city the Alaska highway starts in?