The Habe is one of those pieces of outdoor wear that isn't particularly techy, but has an excellent cut, a fabric that will last generations of use and the classic Scandinavian quality that we have come to love.
The jacket is constructed from Lundhags own LPC Eco fabric, a blend of organic Cotton and Polyester which provides an ultra durable and almost windproof barrier against the elements. The fabric has been coated in Lundhags DWR (durable water repellant) coating to add a further barrier against rain and wind. This will wear off over time but is easily re-applyable with either another DWR treatment (spray or wash in), or a wax which can be melted in. Although not totally waterproof, the fabric is far more breathable than a fully waterproof fabric and will let moisture escape more efficiently.
Lundhags call it their "freedom of movement" shoulder and sleeve construction, essentially a cleverly designed way of allowing the jacket to move with whatever you're doing. Although the fabric itself isn't stretchy, the articulation provides enough movement for most outdoor activities.
Along the shoulders, Lundhags have avoided placing any seams for two main reasons. The first being that especially when wearing a heavy pack, the seams will rub and chafe, creating an uncomfortable jacket. The other being that a seam placed where rain falls the most isn't efficient towards keeping you dry. The less seams in water contact points the better.
A fully adjustable "wind protection" hood is included which sticks out further than a standard hood, creating a larger space for your head to move about and an extra few inches of rain and wind protection to hide in.
Storage is taken care of by two medium sized, slanted and zipped chest pockets and two zipped hand pockets. Both chest pockets are the ideal size for a phone, GPS, snacks or a compass, while the hand pockets are about the right size for... well, the clue is in the name.
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Seamless shoulders
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Freedom of movement shoulder and sleeve construction
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Wind protection hood with front and back adjustment
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Hanger loop at neck seam
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Two zipped chest pockets
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Two zipped hand pockets
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Pre-shaped sleeves