Held Lonborg Jacket & Pant Set

Adventure riding is rarely about staying on course. It’s about adapting, reacting, and embracing every twist, both on the map and under the tires. The same could be said of your gear. On a recent two-week ride across the alpine heart of Europe—through Austria, Slovenia, and Italy, with everything from gravel climbs to greasy tarmac—we field-tested Held’s Lonborg Jacket and Pant set. And not on showroom loops either: we rode a BMW R 1300 GS from mountain passes to muddy trails, through wind, rain, sun, and the organized madness of Erzbergrodeo. The result? This gear didn’t just keep up, it led the ride.

Right out of the bag, the Lonborg Jacket feels like it’s made for serious travel. Built from TACTEL 3-layer laminate (750D), it delivers a reassuring blend of abrasion resistance and weatherproofing without the usual bulk of armored touring jackets. Waterproofing is integrated directly into the shell, eliminating the need for zip-out liners or last-minute rain covers. On this trip, we rode through hours of rain and misty mountain drizzle, and the jacket never once gave up ground. Even better, it didn’t absorb water and turn into a wet blanket. It stayed light, breathable, and wearable, exactly what you want when your day doesn’t end at the first gas stop.

Of course, no gear test is complete without the wear-and-tear verdict. After hundreds of kilometers through grit, water crossings, alpine sleet, and trail dust (plus a few mild “oops” moments on wet rock), the Lonborg set still looked nearly new. No popped seams, no busted zippers, no warped panels—just a little well-earned patina.

Here’s what it all comes down to:

• All-weather protection via durable, breathable 3L TACTEL laminate with no fussy liners
• CE-certified armor with smart placement and optional upgrades for full-coverage confidence
• Comfortable fit with stretch zones, armor adjustment, and extensive size options
• Rider-first features, from venting to braces loops to armor coordination between jacket and pants
• Proven durability, withstanding two solid weeks of real-world adventure without issue

The Held Lonborg Jacket and Pant aren’t trying to reinvent the wheel. They’re trying to get you to the end of the trail dry, protected, and comfortable enough to enjoy the next one. Whether you’re crossing borders or threading through alpine fog, this is the kind of kit that doesn’t just come along for the ride. It helps you finish it.