Leatt 5.5 ADV FlowTour Jacket Review: Ventilation and Versatility

Leatt 5.5 ADV FlowTour Jacket Overview

• 🧥 The Leatt 5.5 ADV FlowTour jacket is highlighted as a top choice for warm to cool weather ADV riding, offering a balance of ventilation and protection.
• 💰 Priced at $440, it represents a slightly more accessible option compared to the 7.5 line, with a focus on enhanced ventilation.
• 🏍️ Leatt is praised for its unapologetic focus on off-road and ADV riding, distinguishing its gear from more touring or road-oriented options.

Construction and Protection

• 💨 Features a mesh and ripstop main construction for durability and airflow, with large X-Flow mesh panels for maximum ventilation.
• 💪 Includes CE level 2 armor for elbows, shoulders, and back, with an option to add chest armor, and boasts a CE abrasion rating for tarmac protection.
• 💧 Comes with a 20K 20K HydraDri waterproof over-jacket that can be worn over or under the main shell, offering significant versatility in wet conditions.

Sizing and Fit Recommendations

• 🧍 For women, it's recommended to size up one size if wearing all liners, as seen with Gabrielle (5'4", 120 lbs) who fit a small with liners installed.
• 🧍 For men, Norman (6'3", 220 lbs) found his usual extra-large size to fit well, consistent with other Leatt jackets, even with the waterproof liner installed.
• 📞 Customer service is available for personalized sizing assistance.

Key Features and Design Details

• 🌟 The collar is a comfortable mandarin style with a neoprene rim, and includes a neck brace strap integration, a signature Leatt feature.
• 💧 A hidden hydration loop pass-through allows for routing tubing from a hydration pack.
• 🎽 Mesh lining throughout the inner sleeves and adjustable snaps at the bicep and forearm allow for a dialed-in fit.
• 🎒 Features include water-resistant cargo pockets on the front and a larger rear pocket for stashing the waterproof liner, plus a zipper protector at the base to prevent tank scratches.

Waterproof Liner and Versatility

• 🌧️ The HydraDri waterproof liner has a 20K 20K rating, which is still considered very solid and superior to many other brands.
• 🏕️ The waterproof liner is versatile, usable over or under the jacket, and can even be worn separately around a campsite.
• 🔗 Connection zippers at the back allow for pairing with matching 5.5 Flow pants for a full ADV riding suit.