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Originally Posted by infinityjellyd
I've got the Latitude as well, and will be using it as my only jacket for my Americas journey next year. I used it for the first time on a 4-day trip in Ecuador, that had nearly every climate and weather possible. With the right underlayers, it can handle anything (well, up to a point, but at that point no one is riding).
I normally will just wear my t-shirt and the jacket under regular temps.
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Nice list of stuff! Have you tested your Klim jacket in super hot, humid conditions? I have no doubt it will work in cold with layering, but it's the HOT I worry about.
If you only need a T shirt under in "normal" temps (60's, 70's, 80's??) then I'm pretty certain you will be par boiled when it gets really got and humid. Did you go down to the Amazonas region on Ecuador (referred to locally as the "Oriente" if I recall) Can be mid 90's to low 100's with 85% to 90% humidity.
You'll also have to get through Mexico-Cent. America.
If you go NOW (November through April) temps are "reasonable" but still generally hotter than "normal" range we're used to. I ended up strapping my jacket on rear rack, wearing back protector and elbow guards independent of the jacket. Remember, Gore-Tex works in COLD, but not in super heat.
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