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Mustang Survival Women ’ s Callan waterproof jacket https :// mustang-survival . co . uk By Sarah Thornely ( Supjunkie )
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Mustang Survival Women ’ s Callan waterproof jacket https :// mustang-survival . co . uk By Sarah Thornely ( Supjunkie )
With a very long history in military , public safety , and industrial marine apparel and safety products , Mustang Survival design , engineer , and manufacture products for NASA , US Navy Seals , US Coast Guard , police and military , ocean racers , professional athletes and now , the very likes of you and I who love and want to be around water and in the words of Mustang , they want to look after those who ‘ live beyond land ’.
They have the perfect testing ground with their headquarters based on the mighty Fraser River . You , therefore , know that this kit will be very well thought out , made to last , and suitable for the job .
Mustang has asked me to review the Callan Waterproof Jacket , and once I ’ d opened the pack , I first noticed how incredibly light and soft it is . Beautifully designed , this jacket is nimble , highly versatile , and super lightweight . It ’ s windproof , waterproof , highly breathable , and constructed with high-performance stretch fabric for excellent mobility . It ’ s in a women ’ s specific cut and feels like a beautifully crafted piece of clothing . Attention to detail all around , inside and out , is superb , and the jacket is a two-layered affair with stitching and seam details that would impress any high-end dressmaker .
There are waterproof zippers not only for the main jacket but also for the pockets , and the hood is a fully adjustable alpine style to ensure your peripheral vision is not impaired . There is an adjustable drawcord at the hem , very sneakily hidden away in the pocket , so there are no snag risks there , and it just continues the neat and tidy theme . The cuffs are also adjustable . If you are a ‘ boater ’, there is a hidden marine loop that attaches to the engine cut-off switch .
The only challenge with this jacket was to get a photograph of it wet ! Almost impossible , as rain drops and even the garden hose water would not settle on this jacket , beading and disappearing as quickly as it landed !
I hope I have caught your attention because this jacket deserves all the attention . Finding a waterproof and windproof jacket that is breathable too , has always had me stumped , and I can now move on a couple of not-so-good purchases in favour of the Callan – don ’ t let the price scare you ; you should only ever buy a product like this once and it is worth every penny . The jacket is also available for men . Price : £ 275 .