
30 Apr 2016
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Originally Posted by mollydog
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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Last year I had my Klim Latitude jacket from 4 degrees F (-16 C) to 108 degrees F (42 C). I had a heated jacket liner, gloves and socks for the winter trip and lots of water for the summer trip. It's been a great jacket regardless of the temps.
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