Leatt MultiTour Jacket & FlowTour Pants Review: Adventure Gear That Keeps You Cool

• Leatt’s modular MultiTour jacket delivers strong ventilation with all-weather versatility
• FlowTour 7.5 pants offer excellent airflow and comfort for hot-weather riding
• Integrated protection and practical design make this a serious ADV setup

If your riding includes everything from hot gravel roads to long stretches of highway, having the right gear makes all the difference. BRM contributor Pete has been testing Leatt’s MultiTour jacket and FlowTour pants — a versatile, ventilated setup designed to handle changing conditions without compromising comfort or protection.

After many years of reliable service, it was finally time to retire my old BMW Rally 2 Pro jacket. The Gore-Tex liner had worn out years ago, and many of the Velcro points were finally giving up. Additionally, since I had lost some weight, the jacket now fit too loosely, which made it feel both baggy and somewhat unsafe.

In seeking a worthy replacement for my old adventure jacket, I was particularly drawn to Leatt’s adventure clothing range. Their focus on robust, high-quality construction and deep roots in motocross and protective gear stood out as key reasons to explore what the Cape Town-based company offers for adventure riders.

My next decision involved selecting one of Leatt’s four jacket models. The ADV Rally jacket, while impressively off-road-oriented, was too specialised for my diverse riding needs and, although I appreciate the advantages of a laminated waterproof shell, I wondered whether Leatt’s DriTour jacket might be uncomfortably warm for most of my rides.

Ultimately, I narrowed my options to the FlowTour, designed for optimal airflow in hot weather, and the MultiTour, which uses a three-layer system for flexibility throughout the seasons. Given the number of different bikes I ride and the appeal of a “multi-purpose” jacket, the MultiTour emerged as the most practical choice.

The MultiTour’s thermal inner layer offers windproof insulation and doubles as a casual jacket. A detail I really like is the use of zippers on the sleeve ends – a welcome feature, since in the past, I’ve sometimes mistakenly twisted and fastened sleeves, only to discover my error after a brief bout of ‘inflatable flailing arm man’ dancing.

The jacket’s waterproof outer layer is a laminated RipStop shell, which covers the full length of the arms but only the upper torso, making it extremely compact when not needed. The base jacket is fully laminated in the lower area, so zipping the layers together provides complete waterproofing. When not required, the outer shell can be stored in the main jacket’s rear pocket.

The upper half of the base jacket and the sleeves are fully vented, and this works very well. I noticed it particularly when I stopped and realised just what a hot day it was. While moving, the jacket remains pleasingly cool. The downside to this excellent airflow is that, during long stretches of road riding, I began to feel a bit chilly when the temperature dropped. It wasn’t enough to make me zip on the outer shell, but it’s nice to know the option is there if needed.

Everything else about the jacket functions smoothly – so much so that I didn’t really notice some of the features, which are a testament to the design. In particular, the 3DF impact protection in the back, chest, elbows, and shoulders is integrated seamlessly; I never felt any discomfort or bulkiness. I haven’t yet tested the rear pocket for a water bladder, but I hope it will also remain largely unnoticed.

Given the number of different bikes I ride and the appeal of a “multi-purpose” jacket, the MultiTour emerged as the most practical choice.

Some features that stood out include the large YKK front zipper and the straightforward lower front pockets. I carried a few bulky items in these waterproof pockets but never felt anything poking or pressing into my stomach. This may be partly because the lower section of the MultiTour jacket is very roomy – likely an advantage for riders with a ‘portlier’ figure, but in my case, even after tightening the waist straps, the lower part of the jacket still felt slightly loose.  While I could theoretically “grow” into the jacket by indulging in more pies, the overall comfort made this a non-issue. When paired with Leatt pants and zipped together, the jacket always felt secure.

The Leatt ADV FlowTour 7.5 pants were an easy choice; I wanted a high level of ventilation but with protection enough for road riding. The FlowTour pants include a removable waterproof liner, though I’m more likely to use lightweight waterproof pants over the top for wet conditions and add warm thermals underneath for colder rides. Like the jacket, the impact protection in the knee and hip areas was unobtrusive while riding, and the leather in the knee areas gave good grip and contact with the bike.

Ventilation on these pants is excellent. The wide leg openings easily fit over my boots, and the Velcro fasteners below the knees make the pants feel comfortably snug and secure. Two large pockets provide plenty of space, while two smaller zippered pockets are ideal for smaller items such as key fobs.

To complete the ensemble for a day of hot gravel riding, I added Leatt 5.5 ADV X-Flow Gloves, which offer maximum ventilation and feel. These gloves are a great choice as a spare pair and can easily be stored in the rear jacket pocket with the outer shell.

I also tested the 8.5 ADV Helmet, but that’s a subject for another discussion.