I did a forum search and came up with only one review. Can anyone offer a dispassionate assessment of their Klim gear (Lattitude, Badlands or Traverse)?
Based on my online research, I'm narrowing my search for a waterproof suit down to the BWM RP or one of the Klim suits. Of course, no dealer near me sells both so there's zero likelihood of trying both on at the same time. I think I'd prefer not having to fiddle with RP liners but not at the expense of fit and durability. There are plenty of "independent" reviews of the RP on the web, but not many of the Klim gear.
In another forum I belong to, those that have the Klim gear are almost fanatical about it, even while lamenting that the fit can be odd and having to send the suits back for various issues. I'm wondering if the members here can offer a different perspective.
FWIW, the only negative I've heard about the RP is that the zippers have been known to fail. But that was from someone who wore it professionally as a tour guide. And of course, some people don't care for the liners.
Thanks in advance.
Based on my online research, I'm narrowing my search for a waterproof suit down to the BWM RP or one of the Klim suits. Of course, no dealer near me sells both so there's zero likelihood of trying both on at the same time. I think I'd prefer not having to fiddle with RP liners but not at the expense of fit and durability. There are plenty of "independent" reviews of the RP on the web, but not many of the Klim gear.
In another forum I belong to, those that have the Klim gear are almost fanatical about it, even while lamenting that the fit can be odd and having to send the suits back for various issues. I'm wondering if the members here can offer a different perspective.
FWIW, the only negative I've heard about the RP is that the zippers have been known to fail. But that was from someone who wore it professionally as a tour guide. And of course, some people don't care for the liners.
Thanks in advance.