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placed under each arm pit , and there ’ s little more apart from a double ended zip down the front of the jacket . Thankfully , we were able to have this opened at both ends to allow some airflow . The zip , we thought , could also be the weak point of the jacket , two weeks in dust and we found that it was already starting to feel rough when using , let ’ s face it zips , and dust just don ’ t mix .
The M65 is well tailored and constructed from the latest materials . 1000D Cordura nylon forms the basis for the jacket , it ’ s a fabric that is highly resistant to abrasion , this is combined with a TPU waterproof membrane that Pando Moto suggest is waterproof to 10,000 and has a breathability of 4,000 … we can ’ t fault the breathability of the M65 , the waterproofness can ’ t be confirmed , yet if the pockets are something to go by , then we ’ ll leave that here .
This overall material and construction are guaranteed at a CE certification of level AA , in accordance with the EN 17 092 standard .
Extra reassurance is included with D30 Level 1 elbow and shoulder protectors . These are thin and barely visible when wearing the jacket , they feel vastly different from thicker level 1 or level 2 protectors that come with most adventure jackets , yet they are extremely
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