CMM TESTED

We try stuff out.

The Atlantic jacket and trousers are well made with some brilliant features: abrasion-resistant Armacor on the key impact zones, 3M reflective panels, sealed front and rear vents, chunky YKK zips (that are also water-resistant where necessary), 11 pockets, D3O armour (including a back-protector), and a thermal liner that can be zipped out and worn on its own – the waterproof liner is securely sewed in. The front zip’s storm flap design appears to trap water well before it can make its way to the weak-point of any jacket – the main zip – and adjusters on the jacket’s arms and waist, plus the trousers’ waist means you can get a good fit. The laminated construction of the jacket means it can feel stiff and it tends to ruck up at the front, pressing on the chest. But the overall construction is solid-feeling, giving confidence in the build quality. There are niggles – the jacket’s thermal liner is comfortable, but it hangs about 4in lower than the zip that joins to the trousers. Not only does this make it more awkward to join the two, it means the liner rucks up all the way around once you’re zipped together. Some basic braces are supplied with the trousers if you don’t want to zip them together. The Atlantic’s neck doesn’t go tight enough to seal fully around your throat, so try a waterproof neck tube. The jacket’s cuffs work well but the bottoms of the trousers are a snug fit over touring boots. Once in place though, you’re well sealed and comfy. www.nevis.uk.com