SuperStrand LT: Cycling jackets & waistcoats from Outdoor Research for all seasons

With the changeable weather, a warm layer in your touring rucksack can't hurt - and is even a must in the mountains. This is where the cycling jackets from Outdoor Research come in handy. Warming in all seasons and yet light, airy and breathable: these are the claims made by Outdoor Research (OR) for the new SuperStrand collection.

Among other things, the VerticalX SuperStrand insulation is supposed to ensure this. OR is setting the bar high with its new cycling jackets and waistcoats: the insulation is currently the lightest, softest and most compressible on the market and combines the best properties of down and synthetics in one technology. Thanks to its small pack size, there is always room for a warm pack in your rucksack if there is even the slightest suspicion of a chilly evening or even a drop in temperature.

The VerticalX Eco material used consists of 85% recycled synthetic insulation. According to the manufacturer, it is airy and breathable and has excellent moisture management. Reliable throughout all four seasons, the new clothing should always keep you warm when you need it - ideal for multi-day tours or as a reliable spare layer in your rucksack. The new SuperStrand cycling clothing from Seattle, USA, is suitable as a different layer thanks to its weight, fit and size. Whether over a base layer when temperatures drop or under a rainproof MTB jacket on the trail - the SuperStrand jackets and waistcoats ensure the right climate.

Outdoor Research SuperStrand LT cycling jackets and waistcoats in plus sizes

The SuperStrand LT Hoodie and the SuperStrand LT Jacket from Outdoor Research are down alternatives that can be used all year round. These models offer the best warmth-to-weight ratio of the lightest synthetic jumpers. The layered construction of heat-insulating padding on the inside with windproof nylon fabric on the outside ensures an optimum warmth-to-weight ratio, according to Outdoor Research.

The quilting pattern reduces the number of seams and is designed to ensure continuous insulation and warmth. This also makes it easier to compress. Suitable for adventures in spring, summer, autumn and winter. The women's models in the collection - the Women's SuperStrand LT Hoodie-Plus and SuperStrand LT Jacket-Plus - are also available in plus sizes.

How does SuperStrand work?

The VerticalX SuperStrand insulation made from polyester strands mimics thousands of down clusters. It combines the properties of down and synthetic fibres to optimise insulation and maximum compressibility.

SuperStrand solves the problems of conventional insulation, such as clumping or slipping, thanks to its special strand structure. This prevents the insulation from shifting within the garment. The result is an airy garment with stable insulation distribution without lumps and bumps after unpacking.

Outdoor Research SuperStrand: Models & Price

• Men's SuperStrand LT Hoodie - 259,90 Euro
• Men's SuperStrand LT Jacket - 219,90 Euro
• Men's SuperStrand LT Vest - 169,90 Euro
• Women's SuperStrand LT Hoodie - 259,90 Euro
• Women's SuperStrand LT Hoodie-Plus - 289,90 Euro
• Women's SuperStrand LT Jacket - 219,90 Euro
• Women's SuperStrand LT Jacket-Plus - 239,90 Euro
• Women's SuperStrand LT Vest - 169,90 Euro