Vaude Men’s Bealach Softshell Jacket Navy XL Review

• Biting winds don’t stand a chance when you’re in the saddle when they come up against the Vaude Men’s Bealach Softshell Jacket. The Windproof Pro membrane that features in the front using strategically placed to ensure that you’re not only protected, but that alongside ventilation from the rear, things are kept beautifully breathable to wick sweat away from the skin to prevent chills from forming further down the line. The fleece used to keep you warm is wonderfully soft against the skin for the very best in riding comfort. Not that this high amount of weather protection sees you lose out on that great performance you know Vaude for. Far from it in fact, because as soon as you slip into the athletically cut slim fit of the Bealach, you’ll be excited to find what new aero gains you can get out of it. At the same time, there’s enough stretchiness going on here to make sure you still have full freedom of movement in your torso. On top of that, the jacket also features a gripper hem to keep the shaping on point, two back pockets for your essentials and reflective elements—including a loop to easily install a safety light as those long evenings draw in. Finally, the Bealach Jacket is designed to be as ethically produced as possible: as part of the Green Shape label, it’s made with sustainable materials; the Eco Finish waterproofing is free from harmful PFC fabrics; and as a member of the Fair Wear Foundation, Vaude work hard to make sure that working conditions are monitored closely.
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Our next tip is to check out the overall features and benefits of Vaude Men’s Bealach Softshell Jacket Navy XL, if you decide that the key features match your list that you made above, you’re in a good place. Spend a bit of time really getting to grips with what all the different features mean so that you can confidently determine how one Jackets product differs from another.