Giro Havoc H20 Kit
Words by Nic Hall | Photos by Drew Rohde
A cold winter in Oregon has made for some proper winter gear testing time. On the wettest, coldest days though, we always found ourselves reaching for the Havoc H20 kit. With fully water proof fabrics and lots of warmth, it’s the type of gear you need to survive one of those, “is it really worth riding” days.
The Havoc H20 Jacket lets you forget about mud, rain or snow. It’s fully waterproof construction makes it ideal for wet, cold days.
CONSTRUCTION
- 3 layer stretch DWR laminate and nylon fabric with Cordura lower sleeves adds comfort, durability and weatherproofing.
- Two side vent zippers and a rear exhaust vent offer ventilation on climbs.
- Water repellant DWR coating is 15,000mm waterproof.
- All seams are sealed, the front zipper is sealed and waterproof.
- Two pockets store your gear or keep your hands warm.
- The hem, hood and sleeve openings are all adjustable with pull tabs to fine tune the fit.
- Reflective 3M logos add visibility.
Price: $200.00
Website: Giro.com
The Havoc H20 Shorts are a fully water proof short that combines familiar fit with technical fabrics. No one likes a wet butt, so water proof shorts are always a critical part of a good winter kit and these are amongst the best I’ve ridden in.
CONSTRUCTION
- 2 way stretch, 3 layer stretch DWR laminate and nylon fabric with a Cordura seat panel makes for a comfortable, durable short.
- Water repellant DWR coating is 15,000mm waterproof.
- All seams and zippers are sealed for full waterproof experience.
- Vent panels on each leg add breathability.
- Zippered back waist pocket stores your stuff and keeps it dry.
- Waist adjustment with pull tabs alows for perfect fit.
- Leg cuff adjustment keeps out water.
- Reflective 3M logos add visibility.
Price: $160.00
Website: Giro.com
The Wolf’s Last Word
The Giro Havoc H20 kit has been very handy this wet winter. I’ve tested it in cold, wet and grimy days and haven’t had a bit of moisture work it’s way through. All of the features like Velcro adjusters, taped seams and zippers are well designed and executed. We really like the Ripstop Cordura sleeve lowers, as they ensure the jacket will last through all of our muddy toboggan slides down the mountain.
We wish they’d sent us the black kit, as it would blend into the elements a bit more, but after seeing these photos, it’s clear to see why red is the default media sample color. Can’t be missed! Giro has done a great job creating a waterproof kit that is comfortable to wear yet still has some zipped-in breathability for when the rain slows down, or the terrain points up.
Website: Giro.com
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