Merlin must have some advance knowledge of what the summer has in store for us weather-wise, as it has just launched a trio of laminated waterproof garments. The two jackets on offer are the adventure-style Solitude and the slightly-retro adventure style Sayan. Both feature an Aquaseal+ laminated waterproof membrane and have D3O level 1 armour fitted at the shoulders and elbows along with a D3O Viper Stealth back protector. Pockets are provided for an optional two-part chest protector. To take the jackets further into the autumn, there is a zip-out 125g thermal liner and, in case the sun does come out with any vigour, there are large chest and rear vents to allow some cooling airflow. The visual differences between the Solitude and the Sayan are subtle – the former comes in black/grey, ice/blue or ice/grey with ballistic material reinforcements on the arms and shoulders, whereas the latter comes in black, forest green or khaki and has leather overlays on the shoulders and elbows. Prices are £379.99 and £349.99 respectively, and both come in sizes S-5XL.
For the lower half, there are the Condor trousers which can connect to either jacket with a short or long zipper. These match the jackets for technical spec – Aquaseal+ laminated membrane, removable thermal liner, D3O knee and hip armour, thigh ventilation – and have pre-curved knees for a more comfortable fit. They only come in black, for an SRP of £279.99, and are available in short or regular leg lengths.
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Solitude Jacket Black and Grey