Hardshell Jackets
Product 2019
Woman, Man

Lagoped EVE

It is courageous move to embark on the textile adventure because competition is tough. But the very young French brand Lagoped has some great arguments. We will come back to their commitment to protecting the environment and especially to developing green products. The passionate team is in tune with outdoor practices and develops products that they want to wear. The Lagoped designers have not multiplied their product offers, for now they propose a male and female outfit. We were able to test the EVE jacket and the Supa pants.

Both products have a 100% recyclable membrane, manufacture without perfluorocarbons (PFCs used for their hydrophobic and oleophobic properties), a fluorocarbon-free treatment … the list of great ideas is long leading us to a product that has the least impact on the environment. Everything is made in Poland and costs a little less than 500 euros.

We tested the ski outfit. We noticed the care taken in the manufacturing: seams, assemblies, quality of materials. The jacket gives off an impression of durability. We put it to the test when carrying skis and the repeated contact with the edges did not damage the fabric. Guides will let us know if our first impression is true.

The Lagoped Eve is stretchy and that its design is snug fitting. There’s no loose fabric that flaps in the wind. But beware, those who want to wear multiple layers underneath will need to take a bigger size than the one usually purchased.

The overall comfort is very good because despite the relative fabric stiffness, its stretch sides accompanies your movements. The neckline was well treated with a beautiful soft fabric. Nothing new so far, except that Lagoped has extended this fabric to cheek level and it is very pleasant.

The neck goes up to the chin and you stay protected even when you move your head left to right.

 

The hood adjustment is fast and efficient with three-point adjustment points. The one at the back of the head is easy to handle with gloves on. Once adjusted the hood is really protective, especially laterally. But, the two cords at the neckline are very practical, but in the wind they can hit you in the face (eyes?) if the hood is pulled down tight (too much surplus elastic with small plastic tips). They also make noise because they tap on the jacket.

The zipped chest pockets are traditional, deep enough to accommodate some personal belongings. All zips slide well and are kitted with cords and tips that are easy to grab with gloves on.

 

At the waist, there is a double adjustment at the hips. These are easy to handle and ignores the trend to usually kit them out with micro-diameter elastic, Lagoped has made the choice of solid elastics.

There are two lateral large zipped vents. The zips are easily accessible and slide well because they don’t start under the armpits (always a bugbear): so we do not have to fold the fabric that usually requires the use of both hands or stretch the arm out for the zip slider to slide. These large vents do not have a net. Similarly, the Lagoped Eve does not have a snow skirt. It is a versatile jacket, aimed at an audience of passionate mountaineers.

On the cuffs, you can adjust the sleeve volume with Velcro. The flap could have a bit more Velcro.

 

The Lagoped Eve has a Sympatex membrane with 20,000 Schmerbers. In the snow, we didn’t get any moisture infiltration. But it would be necessary to check in the rain, with a backpack in extreme conditions to check that the figures announced are consistent.
In terms of breathability, as for most jackets tested, we found that it was in the average for these type of products on the market.

The Lagoped Eve is a good, strong, tough mountain jacket designed for exploration. Well-designed, simple, it offers a reasonable price and an interesting approach to reducing environmental impact. A beautiful discovery.

 

 

 

 

 

"The Lagoped Eve is a good, strong, tough mountain jacket designed for exploration. Well-designed, simple, it offers a reasonable price and an interesting approach to reducing environmental impact. A beautiful discovery."

Rating

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  • ZIP QUALITY
    8
  • WATERPROOFNESS
    8
  • BREATHABILITY
    7
  • HOOD
    8
  • ACCESSORIES
    7
  • DESIGN
    8
  • DURABILITY
    8

Price : 490

Overall Rating

7.71

LONG TERM TEST

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