A jacket that claims to be adventure-ready earns its stripes when it’s taken on a true expedition — and I gave the Furygan Montroc 3in1 jacket that very chance on a 6700-mile journey through 10 countries, including Turkey and Georgia. This long, three-season textile jacket proved itself over long days, varied terrain and extreme temperature swings. And while I found a couple of things that could be improved, the Montroc delivered a solid mix of comfort, versatility and protection on a serious riding challenge.
Fit & comfort
The fit felt just right once I installed optional chest and back armour—before that it felt a bit loose and lacking in support. With the armour in place, the jacket hugged where it needed to and gave me a secure, confident feel.
There’s plenty of adjustability, with velcro hem tabs, waist straps and arm adjusters to keep everything where it should be. The only caveat is that the lower arm adjusters don’t work very well if the full-length arm vents are unzipped, as the opening interrupts the cinch. The collar uses a Velcro closure, which I found handy for adapting to different neckwear.
It was comfortable enough that I often didn’t take it off when stopping — I just unzipped the front a little for airflow. No rubbing, chafing or hot spots, even after full days in the saddle.
Weather protection
The Montroc comes with Furygan’s Humax In and Out waterproof jacket, which can be zipped in as a liner or worn over the top. I always chose to wear it externally — it’s quick to throw on, keeps the main jacket dry and avoids the hassle of drying out sodden kit overnight.
That choice paid off in a biblical rainstorm between Hungary and Austria, where I rode through an hour of flooded roads and torrential rain, followed by another hour of lighter but persistent downpour. The outer waterproof layer didn’t leak a drop.
That said, the design of the over-jacket could be better. The collar sits too low, so the top section of the main jacket gets wet. The same goes for the bottom hem — the over-jacket ends too high, leaving the base of the main jacket exposed to road spray. It’s not a deal-breaker, but longer coverage at both ends would be a significant improvement.
Photography: Jose Mas
For warmth, the jacket includes a removable PrimaLoft liner with full sleeves. I didn’t need it on this trip — even in rain and 10°C temperatures, the waterproof outer was enough to keep me comfortable. Based on that, I’d expect the liner to make this jacket suitable in even colder conditions.
Ventilation
Furygan have done a great job with airflow on the Montroc. The chest has two large dual-zip vents that open into mesh panels — held open with magnets when unzipped — and the chest armour behind is perforated so it doesn’t block the air. The back has a large exhaust vent with zips, velcro and a magnetic stow pocket.
Each arm has a full-length two-way zip for ventilation, and there’s an additional venting strip behind the main front zip — just use the alternate zip path to expose it. There's also a collar loop to hold the flap open for extra ventilation.
The venting system is excellent up to the mid-20s in Celsius. Once it hit the low 30s, airflow was less effective — but that’s to be expected. In very hot weather, no textile jacket is going to feel truly cool.
Protection
The Montroc is CE-certified to AA standard and comes with Level 2 armour at the elbows and shoulders. I added Furygan’s back and chest armour and was very impressed by the comfort. The armour is flexible, well-placed and not intrusive.
Photography: Jose Mas
The jacket also incorporates Kevlar panels, which adds an extra layer of confidence and durability to its construction.
Pockets
There are seven pockets in total — though Furygan say it's only six. Two large bellows pockets at the front close with velcro and studs, and each has drain holes, which shows they’re not waterproof. Behind those are zipped hand-warmer pockets.
There’s a Napoleon pocket, which is described as waterproof. It’s behind the chest armour, which meant I didn’t use it — the combination of my phone and the armour made the fit too bulky. On the back, there’s a velcro-sealed pouch that easily took a spare set of gloves. Finally, the lower left sleeve has a small zipped pocket with Furygan’s 'Fast Opening' system, which is easy to use while wearing gloves and is perfect for storing toll tickets or a credit card.
Durability
After 6700 miles, the only signs of wear are some mild pilling on the inside mesh lining — nothing that affects performance. The light grey version I wore naturally picked up dirt along the way, but everything is still fully intact and working as it should.
Conclusion
The Montroc 3in1 is a great piece of kit for riders who want comfort, versatility and adventure-ready features without breaking the bank. The waterproof over-layer does the job, but I’d love to see Furygan make it longer to improve coverage in a real deluge.
Add the optional chest and back armour and you’ve got a robust jacket that’s ready for anything from weekend rides to full-blown expeditions. I’d happily take it on another big trip tomorrow.
