Technical Details
Product Description
Named after the famous snow-capped volcano in Tanzania, the renowned Kilimanjaro jacket, now in its fourth generation, was created for a life of extreme riding. From the dry scorching heat of the African summer, to the continent's short, but incredibly wet monsoon season, the Kilimanjaro is built to persevere.
A. HYPERTEX™ Waterproof and
Breathable outer shell made of
high density 600 denier polyester
B. CE armor in elbows and shoulders,
plus an EVA dense foam back pad
C. Exterior shoulders and elbows heavily
reinforced with 640 denier nylon to
resist abrasion
D. Achieve maximum air flow with 2 - 9"
chest intake vents, 2- 8" armpit intake
vents and 1 - 13" rear exhaust vent
E. Double storm flap front with snap
closure over a #8 YKK Vislon 2-way zipper,
rain gutter and placket Napoleon pocket with
red slider for easy visibility
F. 2 chest flap pockets with easy grab tabs that
conceal cargo storage pockets utilizing waterproof
zippers and hook-and-loop closures
G. 2 front lower patch pockets with envelope closures
to protect your property from the elements
H. 2 side entry pockets protected by
waterproof zippers
I. Collar is lined with peached fabric and tipped
with soft touch stretch fabric for a comfortable,
flexible fit
J. 1 time adjustable waist belt with hook-and-loop
closure
K. 3 position adjustable arm compression straps
secured by snaps
Customer Reviews
"Best touring jacket you can buy for the money." 2008-11-13By
P. Falcioni (Central Oregon, United States)
We own 3 generations of Kilimanjaro jackets - one is about 5 years old, one is 2 years old, and the new one purchased last year.
Although they're similar in design, every version has some well-thought-out upgrades that really show First Gear is working hard to make a good thing even better.
We've never actually worn out one of these coats. The reds do fade pretty quickly - although the newer versions seem to be better.
The only other complaint I've ever had about these coats is the velcro on the neck can get caught on the shoulder pad and it fuzzes the material on the shoulder.
Besides this tiny issue, these coats have always performed flawlessly in any condition.
With the liner out, and zippers open, they are comfortable in temps up to 90 degrees (while you're in motion). Zip everything closed, install the polar fleece liner (which doubles as a nice 'around town' jacket) and you're toasty warm to 50 degrees or lower.
For colder riding over extended periods, I strongly recommend the First Gear heated liner (made by Warm and Safe). With the heated liner in place and turned up to about 1/2 throttle, you'll be cozy down to 30 degrees.
Waterproofing is excellent on these coats. We've ridden in torrential downpours, and only had a few damp spots (behind the collar, up the back).
To keep the coat waterproof, be sure to use proper washing techniques and use products by Nikwax to keep the water dripping on the outside and not on the inside for years to come.
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