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I love the design of the Dainese jacket shown above ... but for traveling I would miss my Pockets! My jacket has lots of pockets ... 7 in all if you count 2 inner security pockets a lower back pouch. All my pockets have waterproof zippers that actually work.
Also, the Dainese could benefit from a rain jacket worn over to cut wind/cold/rain. Not much better than leather for real protection!
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Yes, agree, the Dainese is not the ideal touring jacket and more for on road.
Looked some more on the Klim Adventure Rally Air. It's very expensive but do tick a lot of boxes:
- Flows a lot of air
- Very protecive on and off road with superfabric and giant d3o protectors
- Many pockets (though not waterproof without bags)
- Hydration pocket

Not sure about the looks though, actually the jacket is OK-ish so maybe combine it with another pair of pants (like Baja).
Then use more shell type jacket/pants when cold. So similar setup as TT Companero. (Another option...).
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The KLIM Adventure Air is very nice ... but for $1300 usd, I'll pass, thanks.
Honestly, who do KLIM think they are fooling? I've seen that jacket ... it's good but not 3 times the price good. Seriously, a rip off. And Rukka? At $1800 I'd say they're smoking Crack. Good Crack!
I'm very happy with my First Gear Rainier jacket. I've owned two. Made in China, same as the KLIM! 
First generation (2008) Rainier not so good, but my 2nd gen one shown below is quite good ... $250. (on sale) I don't use their D30 armor, I use Aerostich, much better.
The latest generation is even better ... but ignore the hype about the armor.
List price is $499 but they go on sale, usually sell for $250 or so at season's end.
Super good value IMO. Fantastic venting, and the fabric flows lots of air. Quite water proof with waterproof zip pockets that work. Good basic functionality.
Not a great Cold weather jacket ... but closing vents and layering up helps a lot. Best hot weather enduro jacket I've found. (I've tested at least 10 of them back when I worked for the magazine)
read this Web Bike World review on the First Gear Rainier Jacket:
Firstgear Rainier Jacket Review - webBikeWorld
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Yes, the adventure rally air is over the top both regarding price and design and probably better having a jacket with vents
First Gear jacket is nice but looks like not in range any more?
Looked some more on Klim stuff, got some of their gear (pants traverse, dakar an chinook) and very happy. The Badlands jacket and pants is expensive but get extremely good reviews. Like the design, many pockets without looking to overloaded and a bit more enduro than touring look.

Even some pressure suit options using same d3o protectors like italian SIXS for those very hot days and low speed. Should take zero space without armour.
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