VAUDE SCOPI II: FAST, LIGHT AND DRY IN ANY OF YOUR MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES.

Posted by Héctor Rubio on May 24, 2021 in trail runing, trail running, trail running gear, trail running spain, VAUDE | 1 Comment

VAUDE SCOPI II: fast hiking and trailrunning range. Our TRAIL RUNNING GEAR section today presents  these Scopi II shorts and t-shirt from the German brand VAUDE, designed for fast hiking and trailrunning. The VAUDE Scopi II are designed and manufactured on high quality technical and sustainable materials to be your companion in any mountain adventures whether fast hiking or beginning in trailrunning.

Its price is today in the official VAUDE store of 79 € for the shorts and 53€ for the t-shirt. The weights on the shorts is only 150 g for men and 115 g for the women version; having the t-shirt (only on men version) 114 g and stands out for its great fabrics and outstanding details such as being water repellent for the shorts. Let’s go with the technical analysis of these Scopi II light shorts and t-shirt by our #patroncarrerasdemontana Héctor Rubio.

VAUDE: MOUNTAIN-OUTDOOR SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS, ENGINEERED IN GERMANY.

VAUDE is a German technical high-performance apparel, outerwear and equipment company. It was founded in 1974 in the thin mountain air of the Alps by Albrecht von Dewitz. Mr. von Dewitz was able to made his hobby into a profession and founded the company VAUDE naming it after his initials, v. D. which in German are pronounced [fau’de].

In 1992, VAUDE founded the product range Bike Sports, which offers clothing and accessories for cyclists. Later in the 90’s, 1998, VAUDE founds the product range Packs’n Bags with fashionably functional bags and back packs collections.

Since 2001, VAUDE is the first outdoor company to produce an entire product range (Base Layer) under the strict environmental bluesign® standards. VAUDE’s commitment with the environment its present in multiple actions since the beginning of the 2000’s and since 2010, they introduced the Green Shape label. Green Shape is the VAUDE guarantee for environmentally-friendly products – made from sustainable materials and resource-conserving manufacturing.

The VAUDE Group has also brands like Edelrid, Red Chilli mainly focused in the climbing sports equipment.

VAUDE SCOPI II SHORTS LIGHT AND T-SHIRT

VAUDE SCOPI II SHORTS LIGHT

This lightweight, windproof and water repellent shorts are designed for active mountain tours, aiming maximum freedom of movement: very lightweight shorts for weekend scrambling or fast ascents up the mountain. Which made them, the ideal companion for those who are starting in the trailrunning and still combine their fast hiking with runs in the mountain.

The exceptionally stretchy fabric dries fast and doesn’t bind. Streamlined waistband for a comfortable fit that let you breathe. Plenty of space for your keys and cash in the pockets. The VAUDE Green Shape label stands for environmentally friendly, functional products made from sustainable materials.

DATA SHEET

• Price: 79€
• Weight: 150 g for men and 115 for women.
• Material: Main fabric 85% Polyamide, 15% Elastane.
• Water repellent finish Eco Finish. This shorts have been manufactured with a water repellent Eco Finish. Applied to the surface of them, it causes rainwater to simply bead up on the surface – without the use of environmentally-harmful fluorocarbons (PFC). Eco Finish protects you from the rain and helps keep nature clean.
• Features: partly elastic waistband; belt loops
• Pockets: 2 front and1 leg pocket with zip
• Ventilation: through the front pockets and made with laser technology
• Windproof: The extra dense fabric construction makes the shorts 80% windproof. This technology is a great choice for windy weather conditions in high-motion mountain and bike sports.
• Fit: Slim – for a form-fitting silhouette
• Sizes: 46-56 men and 34-44 women.
• Colors: 4 different colors for men (bright green, signal blue, tangerine, baltic uni) and 4 different for women (riviera,bramble, mars red, steelblue)
• Green Shape: VAUDE eco product: environmentally-friendly manufacturing.

Photo credit: VAUDE

VAUDE MEN’s SCOPI II T-SHIRT

This sporty functional shirt for fast-paced mountain tours is the perfect combination for your fast outdoor activities, The Scopi T-shirt II,  scores with a sophisticated ventilation system and is perfect for challenging mountain tours. Its easy-care fabric transports moisture quickly outward away from the body to support a comfortable microclimate and the color block styling adds interest to the look. The VAUDE Green Shape label stands for environmentally-friendly, functional products made from sustainable materials.

DATA SHEET

• Price: 53€
• Weight: 114 g
• Material: Fabric out of 100% Polyester (thereof 84% recycled); Back part: 88% Polyester (recycled), 12% Elastane.
• Features: laser cut ventilation holes; breathable and quick-drying
• Fit: Slim – for a form-fitting silhouette
• Sizes: S-XXL
• Colors: 6 different colors to chose, from baltic uni, navi, bright green, tangerine, baltic/mars red, atlantic.
• Green Shape: VAUDE eco product: environmentally-friendly manufacturing.

Photo credit: VAUDE

GREENSHAPE VAUDE ECO PRODUCT

The brand defines its green label as following: “Our planet needs action. And outdoor gear shouldn’t add a burden to the environment. Green shape is our proof that this is possible: Eco-friendly. Fair. And functional.” This greenshape label has the following principles by which the different products within this range are manufactured:

• Designed for life. Not for trend setting.
• Less water. Less chemicals. Less CO2.
• Made for you. Under fair conditions.
• Long-term use. Easy care and maintenance. Repair when necessary.
• Green Shape products bear the Grüner Knopf label
• Resell or donate, don’t just throw it out.

One of the most interesting points of the VAUDE’s philosophy might be the point of resell, by having their own Ebay 2nd hand shop where customer can resell their products and give them a longer life, instead of throwing them away.

VAUDE SCOPI II SHORTS AND T-SHIRT: CONLCUSION

The VAUDE Scopi II range its designed according to the brand for fast paced mountain tours, or in other words: fast hiking or trailrunning. Both the shorts and the t-shirt provide the gentleness that is needed in clothing that are going to be in constant contact with our skin during many hours and required a great flexibility and movement adaptability.

Both the t-shirt and the shorts provide a great feeling once you wear them. This great tact is out of these redefine materials that have been used in their manufacture. One of the first highlights would be their featherweight and delicacy at touch that make you feel really comfortable and provide you great movement adaptability.

We start with its test right now and we will let you know more in the coming weeks!

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