Klim has launched its new Rogue armor, designed to be thinner, lighter, and more breathable than previous versions. Developed in-house over five years, the armor meets CE Level 1 and Level 2 ratings across all four testing conditions. It comes standard on the company's redesigned 2026 riding gear.
Klim unveiled the Rogue armor, which the company describes as thinner, lighter, and more breathable compared to the padding in its prior GORE-TEX Adventure and Touring outerwear. Klim developed the armor internally after failing to find suitable materials on the market. The process involved heavy investment in a Rapid Prototyping Lab and Hard Parts Department, with hundreds of tests on various compounds and structures to achieve CE Level 1 and Level 2 certifications under ambient, wet, hot, and cold conditions. Rogue Level 2 limb pads match the thickness of previous Level 1 armor, reducing garment weight and bulk while enhancing fit, comfort, and the functionality of the waterproof GORE-TEX membrane. Riders benefit from improved breathability across a wide range of scenarios, addressing issues like stiff armor in freezing conditions. The armor is backwards-compatible with previous-generation Klim gear, including jackets and pants from the Badlands Pro, Badlands Pro A3, and Kodiak lines—customers can contact Klim's service for fitting details. Klim also introduced Rogue EXP Level 2 padding, which expands coverage by an average of 44 percent and passes all four CE tests. Each EXP pad features an asymmetrical design to optimize impact absorption, coverage, flexibility, and breathability. Compact sizes are now available for smaller garments in select lines. The new Rogue armor equips Klim's redesigned 2026 lineup.