Held Mojave Jacket

This entry is part 16 of 18 in the series Adventure Rider Issue #52

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About a year ago we showed you the Held Mojave jacket and highlighted what a feature-packed summer garment it was. It still is, and we like it so much we thought it was worth reminding you about it.

Seriously comfortable and self-confident in the Held Mojave jacket.

Clever

We gave the rundown on the Mojave in Checkout issue #44, and things like a waterproof phone pocket,reflective panels, pockets galore and a system for holding a drink bladder – part number Art:41941 – were all interesting enough, and, being Held, it’s a beautifully made bit of kit. Fit is superb, even for the fuller-figured man – like the editor – and with all the zips done up and vents closed it leaves the rider as snug as a bug in rug.

With the vents open, it’s a breezy summer delight.

But there are great detail features, too, like the interior markings so the armour can be removed and replaced in the same position. It makes every-thing so much easier putting the thing back together after a wash.

But what we found really first class was the way the outer sleeves can be removed, leaving the inner mesh sleeves, with their attached armour. It means a rider can enjoy the jacket’s protection while still getting plenty of airflow around the upper torso.

But wait. There’s more!

The entire inner sleeve can be removed as well!

And the shoulder armour can stay!

So when it’s really boiling – when the rider, as they say, is ‘on heat’ – it’s a fantastic option.

A thumb loop stops the mesh liner from riding up.
For the really hot days the outer sleeve and liner can be removed, but the shoulder armour can stay
Markers inside the jacket allow the armour to be replaced in the wearer’s chosen position.

Lots more

Removing the sleeves and stowing them in the big back pocket is probably for extremes.

There are a few alternatives for handling less stressful temperatures.

There’s a couple of big flaps on the front which unzip and fit into space between the outer jacket and liner. That opens a couple of mesh panels and, as always on Held, all the pocket and panel flaps have magnets in the corners which keep them in place in the open position. We were sceptical because it looks like there’s a liner of some kind there, but those vents let in heaps of cooling atmosphere, swirling away those high-temp woes. So do the huge ones on the sleeves. They’re almost full length, cuff-to-armpit, and we’d rather open those vents and keep the armour protection, but each to his own.

We also like the red zippers inside the front of the jacket that allow the main zip to be left open, but a mesh panel to run collar-to-waistband on the front of the jacket. It’s more airflow without compromising the structural integrity and protection of the jacket itself.

The Mojave is a very well thought out jacket.

A waterproof pocket for a phone or powerbank, provi-sion to attach a chest protector and an access point for a drinking tube.
Even the pocket for the optional back protector looks high-tech.
Clever design allows the main zip to be left open, but a mesh panel to run collar to waistband on the front of the jacket. It lets in plenty of cooling air and keeps the jacket’s protection in place.
Sleeves can be unzipped and removed, leaving a mesh inner sleeve with the armour still in place.

It’s a wrap

All the vents are lined and hold their shape, and we’re seriously impressed at the how this jacket is specifically built to keep the rider cool and safe.

The zippers are high-quality items, pockets for things like a mobile phone and a drink bladder are everywhere, and, like all the Held apparel we’ve used in the past few years, the quality of manufacture is exceptional.

You can get all the specs and tech info at mig.bike, and if you’re really keen, phone the guys on 1300 916 916.

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