From the huge range of functional jackets on offer, TREKKINGBIKE has selected the models that have the widest range of uses and offer the best compromise between a cycling jacket and an all-round jacket. Good basic material is a must. Gore-Tex materials are used in nine of the thirteen functional jackets presented.
The others use the manufacturer's own fabrics, but they all work according to the same layering principle. A waterproof membrane is laminated onto a robust outer fabric, usually made of polyamide. In addition, there is a lining that is either loose (2-layer jacket) or also welded to the outer fabric and membrane (3-layer jacket).
The functional jackets in the test:
Arc'teryx Alpha LT Jacket, http://www.arcteryx.com
Gore Bikewear Cosmo Jacket and Lady Fusion Jacket, http://www.gorebikewear.de
Jeantex Nyons and Chantal, http://www.jeantex.com
Löffler L-Active and zip-off jacket Windstopper, http://www.loeffler.at
Nike ACG Minima Jacket, http://www.nikeacg.com
Peak Performance W Alpine Jacket, http://www.peakperformance.com
Salomon Explore Stretch Jacket and Paclite Jacket, http://www.salomonsports.com
Schöffel Sella, http://www.schoeffel.com
The North Face Heathen Jacket, http://www.thenorthface.com
Vaude Lake Jacket, http://www.vaude.com
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Barbara Merz-Weigandt
Editor-in-Chief
