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Held Carese 3 Gore-Tex Textile Jacket - Grey / Blue
Waterproof eVest airbag ready touring jacket with a Gore-Tex removable liner, Cordura Ripstop shell, vented panels and double arm adjustment straps
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Described as the "swiss army knife" by Held, the Carese 3 jacket is prepared for every occasion with its Cordura® Ripstop outer shell and GORE-TEX removable liner. Note that the GORE-TEX liner can be used inside, outside or as a standalone rain jacket for an incredible amount of versatility.
Tough and durable, you'll find plenty of practical features to use when touring. Such as the large 3D air mesh panels to increase airflow, dual arm adjustments to find the perfect fit, a soft collar to prevent irritation and the SnapTech upgradable hoody and collar system.
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Held Carese 3 Gore-Tex Textile Jacket - Grey / Blue
- Cordura® RipStop 500D outer construction
- 3D air mesh panels at the back to promote air circulation
- COOLMAX® breathable mesh inner lining
- Removable waterproof, windproof and breathable GORE-TEX 3-layer technology liner
- GORE-TEX liner can be used inside, over the jacket or as a standalone rain jacket
- eVest and eVest PRO ready
- SnapTech upgradable hoody and collar system
- CE Level 2 D3O® T5 EvoProX adaptive shoulder and elbow protection
- Pocket for optional back protector (sold separately)
- Air vent zips in the front, back and arms for increased airflow
- Front air-vent zip (ACS)
- Two external pockets, two inner pockets, one back pocket
- Key pocket
- Map / document pocket
- Stretch panels on inner arms and elbows
- Hook and loop fastener closure at wrists
- Dual arm adjustment
- Waist belt and hip adjustment
- Soft collar prevents irritation
- Space for optional Held Drink Bag (sold separately)
- Hook and loop fastener for optional chest protector
- Ripstop material reinforcement on crash zones
- 3M Scotchlite™ reflectors increases night time visibility
- Connecting zip for use with compatible jackets
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK CHEST | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 |
| EURO SIZE | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 60 | 62 | 64 |
Described as the "swiss army knife" by Held, the Carese 3 jacket is prepared for every occasion with its Cordura® Ripstop outer shell and GORE-TEX removable liner. Note that the GORE-TEX liner can be used inside, outside or as a standalone rain jacket for an incredible amount of versatility.
Tough and durable, you'll find plenty of practical features to use when touring. Such as the large 3D air mesh panels to increase airflow, dual arm adjustments to find the perfect fit, a soft collar to prevent irritation and the SnapTech upgradable hoody and collar system.
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