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P114 PRODUCT REVIEWI The pants have a large, zippered bottom, so getting the new Leatt HydraDri 7.5 boots on is super easy, and the pants can then be closed tightly over the top to keep out water and dust. The pants come with suspenders or can be zipped onto the jacket if you prefer. I like the suspend- ers, and along with the ratchet closure system in the waist, you can adjust the pants so that they are just tight enough to stay on without squeezing you too tight. The zipper on the front of the jacket is a one-way zipper with a magnet at the bottom for extra hold. I prefer a two-way zipper to adjust the bottom of the zipper to keep the jacket from riding up on me when I'm seated on the bike. Other than that, the jacket and pants have many nice features, like the hook-and-loop straps provided around the elbows, knees and upper arms, which work well to ensure that the 3DF Technology padding stays where it belongs. Since Leatt focuses on rider safety, it's no surprise that the 3FP protec- tive padding can handle multiple impacts. Still, a nice surprise is that even the padding has venti- lation built into the design. The super-soft leather on the inside of the knees and the stretchy areas in the crotch, the back of the knees, and the back of the waist work to make this kit super comfortable for all-day riding. The boots I mentioned earlier are some of the most comfortable I've ever worn, yet they're stiff enough to protect your ankles and shins. (In particular, the ankle is reinforced with 3DF padding.) The soles are great for walking around without slipping on every wet surface you encounter. I also wore Leatt's HydraDri 7.5 boot and Moto 8.5 Composite helmet for this review. All but the lowest price point of the Leatt helmets come with a set of matching goggles. The more motocross-style helmet is comfortable, ECE 22.06-certified, and DOT-ap- proved, but you'll probably want something with a faceshield if you're traveling long distances. Hopefully, Leatt will soon have a purpose-built ADV helmet. Leatt offers a wide selection of gloves to accompany its new line of ADV gear, and this new kit comes with a five-year warranty, which is incred- ible. But based on the quality of this gear, I'd say they're safe. All in all, the new Leatt Multi- Tour 7.5 jacket and pants are super high-quality stuff. Leatt's initial offering in its new ADV line stands above the rest in terms of quality and true versatility. The MultiTour 7.5 line is a top-notch kit, and I'll certainly be wearing this new kit on my next and future adventures. Keith Dowdle • LOVE THE STYLE • JACKET VENTILATION IS AWESOME • HYDRATION POUCH IS A NICE FEATURE • PANTS NEED BIGGER VENTS • ONE-WAY ZIPPER ON THE JACKET The jacket liner is comfortable and stylish enough to wear on or off the bike.