Yachting Monthly - July 2018

MUSTO BR1 INSHORE

JACKET £175 SALOPETTES £175

Musto’s BR1 inshore jacket
and salopettes were the most
lightweight design on test,
reflecting the fact that this is
very much an inshore rather
than coastal jacket, selected
in order to come in under the
price point. Despite this, it is
an extremely comfortable and
well-made jacket that should
be plenty for day sailing in
anything but awful conditions.
Other than fit, the men’s and
women’s jacket and salopettes
both offer the same features.

JACKET

With no external storm flap, the

jacket has a waterproof zip and

internal storm flap, which kept

water out. A fleece-lined mid-

height collar contains a roll-away

hood with a small peak, volume

adjustment and side adjusters.

We liked the hi-vis yellow detail

on the collar. There are just

two external pockets with zip

closures and fleece handwarmer

linings. The single cuffs are

adjustable but lack inner cuffs.

Inside, it was good to see two

zipped chest pockets for

keeping phone and keys, and

the jacket and hood has a

simple mesh liner. There is

drawstring adjustment at the

hem but not around the waist.

SALOPETTES

These felt solid. A chunky two-

way YKK zip closure at the front

has a large inner gusset to keep

water out and there is good

reinforcement on the knees,

seat and around the heel of

the trousers. The ankles have

Velcro strap closures, the waist

is adjustable and the shoulder

straps are fabric covered,

elasticated with Velcro

adjustment. The salopettes have

one generously sized cargo

pocket on the thigh and there’s

a strap to secure a knife pouch.

TEST VERDICT

Our water test showed that the

jacket let in some water around

the neck and cuffs, but this is

perhaps to be expected on

such a lightweight jacket. The

suit afforded a good degree

of movement and flex and was

shorter in the body than others,

giving it a modern appearance

but perhaps slightly less

protection. With fewer features

than some of the others, this set

offered little bulk. These would

make very good summer sailing

waterproofs.

SPECIFICATIONS

TECHNOLOGY Musto BR1

WATERPROOF 5,000mm

EXTERNAL POCKETS

2 handwarmers

INT POCKETS 2 zipped

LINING Nylon & mesh

WOMEN’S VERSION Yes

WEBSITE http://www.musto.com

Modern, sporty and light,

this is a good set of

summer waterproofs

GROUP TEST

For lightweight waterproofs,

the BR1 did well to keep

most of this deluge out

Do you want lightweight

and flexible waterproofs,

or something that makes you

feel warm and secure inside?