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The editor of MBY, Hugo Andreae, along with a few brave souls, ditched the lab and picked up a pressure washer to put six offshore jackets under a literal splash test. This approach originated from the old maritime adage: “There is no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothes.” It’s all about getting hands-on and empathy-driven – replacing tidy spec sheets and lab tests with real-world conditions and user experiences.
A day of ruthless hosing resulted in a deeply insightful selection of the best waterproof jackets available today. The stellar four included Gill’s OS2 Offshore Jacket, hailed for its perfect blend of snugness and efficiency, the Lomo Coriolis Sailing Jacket, the envy-inspiring budget option, Musto’s BR3 Pertex Offshore Jacket, the fashion-forward performer, and lastly, the tech-centric Helly Hansen Aegir Race Jacket.