Held Hakuna Matata jacket in sand / brown
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Held Hakuna Matata jacket in sand / brown Product Information
The form of construction employed on the Held Hakuna Matata jacket involves a removable waterproof inner. In jackets put together in this way the waterproof layer and the protective layer are totally separate, although sometimes the waterproof liner can be zipped in to the outer jacket.
When the waterproof liner is in place you will enjoy waterproofing similar to that of a drop-liner jacket. In fact, in some ways jackets with removable liners can be more waterproof, because in really heavy rain the water does not get trapped between the outer chassis and the membrane.
But the main benefit of a jacket with a removable membrane is that when you take the membrane out, the jacket becomes much more breathable.
And that's why they are so popular in the adventure world. If you find yourself riding somewhere really hot, or if you are working up a bit of a sweat off road, you don't want any kind of membrane anywhere near the body. Not having a membrane will allow you to sweat so much more effectively, and of course sweating is how the body cools itself down.
You can wear a jacket with a removable membrane in a much broader range of conditions. With the membrane in place you will stay relatively warm. When it rains you can stay dry. And when it's hot you can stay nice and cool. There is no one jacket that does everything, but a jacket like this gets as close to that Nirvana as it's possible to get.
The outer fabric of the Held Hakuna Matata is a 500 denier Cordura; very similar to that which is to be found on a Klim jacket like the Carlsbad, for example. This makes for a very lightweight, yet very abrasion and tear-resistant, chassis. One that passes the EN17092 abrasion test at the AA level. The other half of the protection equation, of course, is the armour. And so it's good to report that the Hakuna Matata comes with Level 2, D3O in the elbows and shoulders. There's a pocket for a Level 2, D3O back protector.
Obviously, the jacket has a waterproof inner jacket, but the trick to getting the best out of a jacket like this is to have a waterproof liner that can be worn on the inside, or on the outside, of the protective layer.
Now, most of the time you would wear the membrane on the inside; and indeed to this end it can be zipped into the outer jacket. In this configuration the membrane will serve to combat the wind chill, and to insulate heat generated by the body. You would also be protected from the rain, although some 'wetting out' can result from a longer exposure to heavy rain.
But when you wear the waterproof jacket on the outside of the protective layer you create a level of waterproofing that is superior to that of a laminated jacket. Let's say you ride for two or three hours, and it's bucketing down. When you get to your destination, and take your waterproof off, the main jacket below it will be bone dry.
Now every manufacturer of jackets like this claims that their waterproof liner can be worn both inside and outside the main jacket. And technically most can be; at a pinch. But it only works well in both scenarios if the waterproof component contains stretch. Many don't. The Held jacket's membrane does contain some stretch, but it's not super stretchy. It can fairly easily be worn on the outside of the jacket, but some brands do it better.
In terms of the detail, you get two supposedly waterproof pockets. We'd stick with water-resistant. There are two inner pockets. There's another large pocket on the back of the jacket.
For ventilation, there are two zip-down panels on the chest that will flow a lot of air. At the back of the jacket there are two long zips that act as exhaust vents.
For adjustment, you get a central waist belt that secures with Velcro. We always like a belt like this on a longer, adventure-style jacket. There are adjustable, Velcro flaps on the hem of the jacket. You also get volume adjusters on the biceps and forearms.
There's some softer material to cushion the adam's apple. The collar is lined around its edge with something similar. You'll find reflective detailing for better nighttime visibility. And there's a zip to connect the jacket to the pant.
What you don't get with the Hakuna Matata is any kind of thermal liner, but that's always the way we prefer it.
Now we like layering. For us, and for many motorcyclists, it's the way to go. It's not the way for winter commuting. And it can be too much hassle for the really high-mileage and professional, or even semi-professional, rider. But for the weekend rider, for the rider who likes to venture off-road occasionally, and for those who like to travel to warmer climes, layering can work well.
The Hakuna Matata ticks most of the right boxes. Coming from Held we have no qualms about build quality, reliability, and so on.
You'd want a thermal layer, and in our view the most appropriate would probably be the Rukka Lahti. It's very warm, easy to wear, lightweight and very insulating. There are more expensive options from Klim and Rukka, but from our perspective the Lahti would seem to hit the mark.
There is also a Hakuna Matata pant.
Specification
- Cordura RipStop 500D outer shell
- Mesh lining
- Removable waterproof that can be worn inside or outside the main jacket
- Two supposedly waterproof outer pockets. (Not guaranteed to be waterproof)!
- Two inner pockets
- Back pocket. Again supposedly waterproof, but not guaranteed
- Zip-down vent panels on chest
- Vents up arms and on back
- Two volume adjusters on arms
- Soft collar lining
- Waist belt with Velcro fastening
- Certified AA for abrasion resistance under EN17092
- Equipped with D3O Level 2 armour in elbows and shoulders
- Pocket for D3O back protector
- Velcro fastener for chest protector
- Reflective panels
- Connecting zip for trousers
Warranty
Held jackets have a two year warranty
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