Keela Belay Pro Jacket - Black

  1 of 8

  I purchased size small as I have a 36 inch chest , the jacket is a comfortable fit and has plenty of room for a base layer and fleece and my Gore-Tex shell fits over it without being tight. side pockets are a good size, the inside pocket takes a wallet and phone. My first walk was on a windy day, temp 2 degreed Celsius, it kept me warm despite the wind chill. The next walk I wore it over a base layer and fleece with a shell outer, 0 degrees Celsius with horizontal snow but the jacket kept me very warm. worn it now a few times on very cold days and can definitely say its warm, light and comfortable.  

  Brian Geoffrey Hollowday

  2 of 8

  Excellent. Robust, incredibly warm and practical.  

  Steve

  3 of 8

  Very comfortable and warm jacket, much better quality than the buffalo I've had for several years. This is quickly becoming my go to jacket.  

  Tim

  4 of 8

  I normally get away with a medium size in clothing but tend to have to go for large with insulated jackets. I know that sizing can vary widely between brands. The Keela Belay Pro is a slightly 'roomy' large but not overly so. Fine if you like to be able to layer up underneath it. The fleece-lined hip pockets are very spacious, but the same can't be said for the inside pocket, which at six inches by six inches, with a four and a half inch wide zip opening, is just big enough for perhaps a hankie and a small phone. Overall though, this is a warm, comfortable jacket in a relatively light weight. I've only had mine just over a week but already I have enjoyed the benefits of it on some cold and windy days. If the inside pocket had been just a couple of inches deeper, to take a decent sized smartphone, I might have been tempted to give it five stars!  

  Terry Campbell

  5 of 8

  This is a great jacket. It's very comfortable and keeps you as warm as a down jacket for a fraction of the price.  

  Simon Cross

  6 of 8

  Nicely made jacket, very lightweight and warm. I use it as an insulating layer for motorcycling and it's ideal.  

  Paul Newman

  7 of 8

  Excellent quality, packs small, extremely warm, wind and rain proof. Bought as a mid-layer underneath my motorcycle jacket after reading a review in MCN. Does the job and can be worn as a jacket when off the bike too. Received a star less than max due to price. Given the price of a decent winter bike jacket this I believe is good value. I can recommend if you ride all year round.  

  Barry Williams

  8 of 8

  Good quality, very warm jacket that can be worn on its own or as part of a layering system. Normal sized as it is designed to be worn as a mid layer rather than over everything like some belay jackets. Excellent service from Woodlore; ordered Friday morning, arrived Saturday midday. Can't get any better than that.  

  John