Klim Dakar Pants

thesurvivalist · 12-16-2012, 09:48 AM

I'm was checking out a pair of these pants in my local bike shop. How cold can these pants stand up to? I'm looking for something I will be comfortable in from 10-50 degrees.

Snowbound · 12-16-2012, 10:27 AM

Maybe ,with some wind block fleece .

Joetool · 12-16-2012, 10:29 AM

I just bought a pair from an inmate a couple of weeks ago. These should work perfect for that temp range as long as your talking Fahrenheit. I live at 8500 feet in Colorado; I went for a ride a few days ago when it was 20 degrees. I wore smart wool long underwear, a tshirt, and a insulated riding jacket, and was fine. Try them on with some light fleece first.
Klim is having a sale right now; 119.00 on their website.

mrt10x · 12-16-2012, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Snowbound

Maybe ,with some wind block fleece .

concur, the big patches of mesh in the crotch flow a ton of air.. I have worn mine down to the high 30's, but I bought some Traverse pants for anything colder than that.
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ThumpnRed · 12-16-2012, 02:38 PM

I have a pair that I have been wearing for three or four seasons now. They seem plenty durable. They vent well enough in the summer when you open the front vents. With a pair of long johns, and the zippers closed they do fine in colder weather as well. From a ride back in early December:

hyperboarder · 12-16-2012, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mrt10x

concur, the big patches of mesh in the crotch flow a ton of air.. I have worn mine down to the high 30's, but I bought some Traverse pants for anything colder than that.
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+1, I've got the same combo. You'll need a liner of sorts.

scarysharkface · 12-16-2012, 06:14 PM

+1 on the crotch mesh flows a ton of air.

Jon · 12-16-2012, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Joetool

Klim is having a sale right now; 119.00 on their website.

Thanks for sharing. I've been meaning to order a pair and this news is just the motivation I needed.

Foot dragger · 12-16-2012, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrt10x

concur, the big patches of mesh in the crotch flow a ton of air.. I have worn mine down to the high 30's, but I bought some Traverse pants for anything colder than that.
s

Yup,same here. The breeze through the Dakar mesh sections is real noticeable. Traverse pants are wind/waterproof.
Ive got a badlands jacket on the way,nice stuff.

cchoc · 12-17-2012, 06:34 AM

I've got the Dakar pants and as was mentioned they are not wind and waterproof, but great for warm weather. I also have the Badlands Jacket and pants which have more armor and are Gore-Tex, but much more expensive.

If you don't have to ride through rain the Dakar with an underlayer is a nice combo and currently an even greater price.

ScottDill · 12-17-2012, 07:30 AM

I have a pair...they are great summer pants. On a chillly morning that wind blows right through the fabric crotch.

lhendrik · 12-17-2012, 07:36 AM

Winter pants with air mesh in the crotch, now THAT's an ADVENTURE !

TIGERRIDER007 · 12-29-2012, 05:42 AM

Just started researching Klim pants, is it possible to get knee armor in the pant? Do they have interior pockets for armor?
Thanks

Snowbound · 12-29-2012, 08:09 AM

There is a thread about knee armor somewhere . I tried ,but it could be better . I ended up getting Thor knee armor .There is more than enough room to wear the pants over the armor .

Casejeep · 12-29-2012, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TIGERRIDER007

Just started researching Klim pants, is it possible to get knee armor in the pant? Do they have interior pockets for armor?
Thanks

Yes there is room. it alittle small but there are a few ones that work.

12-16-2012, 09:48 AM	#1
thesurvivalist ^OP Backcountry Rider Joined: Aug 2011 Location: Colorado Springs Oddometer: 362	Klim Dakar Pants I'm was checking out a pair of these pants in my local bike shop. How cold can these pants stand up to? I'm looking for something I will be comfortable in from 10-50 degrees. __________________ Buell Ulysses Xb12X Suzuki DR200SE 2007 Sold Custom Leather Work-Made In England www.lordofleather.com https://www.youtube.com/user/frontiercolorado

12-16-2012, 10:27 AM	#2
Snowbound Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Crystola ,Colorado Oddometer: 600	Maybe ,with some wind block fleece . __________________ BMWMOA ABC Pikes Peak BMW Riders 2001 R 1150 GS 1978 R 100RS 1976 XT-500 1964 CL-72 1955 CJ-5 1975 F-250 Highboy

12-16-2012, 06:14 PM	#7
scarysharkface 40-128 Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Lakland Oddometer: 12,295	+1 on the crotch mesh flows a ton of air. __________________ The road to Hell is paved... Save $5 on a Smugmug subscription when you use my coupon: yBr7OofIPuOP6 KLR takes a circular route to Big Bend '13 http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=887449

12-17-2012, 06:34 AM	#10
cchoc Outdoor Photographer Joined: Oct 2012 Location: Georgia Oddometer: 131	I've got the Dakar pants and as was mentioned they are not wind and waterproof, but great for warm weather. I also have the Badlands Jacket and pants which have more armor and are Gore-Tex, but much more expensive. If you don't have to ride through rain the Dakar with an underlayer is a nice combo and currently an even greater price. __________________ Charlie... Stalking Light '13 F800GS Kalamata Metallic

12-17-2012, 07:30 AM	#11
ScottDill TANSTAAFL Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Ontario Oddometer: 3,019	I have a pair...they are great summer pants. On a chillly morning that wind blows right through the fabric crotch. __________________ 2009 DR650 For Sale Ride Reports Poutine Run Da UP Icebergs&Whiskey Tuesdays will never be the same DoD# 1386 - yeah really

12-16-2012, 10:29 AM	#3
Joetool Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2012 Location: Above Boulder, near Ned Oddometer: 160	I just bought a pair from an inmate a couple of weeks ago. These should work perfect for that temp range as long as your talking Fahrenheit. I live at 8500 feet in Colorado; I went for a ride a few days ago when it was 20 degrees. I wore smart wool long underwear, a tshirt, and a insulated riding jacket, and was fine. Try them on with some light fleece first. Klim is having a sale right now; 119.00 on their website.

12-17-2012, 07:36 AM	#12
lhendrik Truffle Rustler Joined: Dec 2008 Location: New York and Floridoodie Oddometer: 1,942	Winter pants with air mesh in the crotch, now THAT's an ADVENTURE ! __________________ Normal is just a setting on the dryer. Armageddon was yesterday - Today we have a serious problem. 2009 R1200GS Adventure 2008 K1200GT

12-29-2012, 05:42 AM	#13
TIGERRIDER007 Studly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Acworth, GA Oddometer: 524	armor Just started researching Klim pants, is it possible to get knee armor in the pant? Do they have interior pockets for armor? Thanks __________________ Scott 06' Triumph Tiger (my lifer) 06' Husqvarna TE610

12-29-2012, 08:09 AM	#14
Snowbound Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Crystola ,Colorado Oddometer: 600	There is a thread about knee armor somewhere . I tried ,but it could be better . I ended up getting Thor knee armor .There is more than enough room to wear the pants over the armor . __________________ BMWMOA ABC Pikes Peak BMW Riders 2001 R 1150 GS 1978 R 100RS 1976 XT-500 1964 CL-72 1955 CJ-5 1975 F-250 Highboy

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