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3 Feb 2022
Merlin Mahala D3O Cordura DWR Explorer Jacket - Black / Sand
Waterproof adventure jacket with removable thermal liner expansion zips and sculpted front hem
Details£192.99
RRP £379.99
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Verified Customer Reviews for Merlin Mahala D3O Cordura DWR Explorer Jacket
Great all round
23 Sep 2025 by Tom
I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the jacket, albeit I've not had it long nor worn it in extreme conditions. Lots of padding, tough material. Looks legit. I'm typically medium for shirts, etc and went for a medium size which fits me well. Wouldn't be able to have a thick woolly jumper underneath but there's a zip-in liner and so probably a couple of base layers will suffice on chillier days. Sportbikeshop did it at a very good price and delivery was exceptionally quick.
Style: Black / Olive
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Great jacket at a great price
04 Aug 2025 by Conor
Bought while on sale, and was a lot of jacket for the money. Full comfortable armour that you wouldn't get on any other jacket at the price. I found the jacket a little tight, especially with the thermal liner in. I went with a medium, my usual size in all jackets. So if your between sizes, best to size up perhaps. Great service for sportsbikeshop as usual.
Style: Black / Olive
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Multi purpose jacket
04 May 2025 by Mike B
Great retro styling on or off the bike. AA rating plus 7 piece armour- includes chest protection. Warm with the lining in, cool with lining removed. Slim fit around shoulders makes this perfect for me keeping the armour in position. Waterproof so far. Velcro cuffs a bit bulky but OK if worn over gloves. Had a faulty popper fail but replaced by SBS with usual efficiency after one email. Great service as always! A bargain at 2025 April's sale price.
Style: Black / Olive
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Merlin Mahala D30 corduroy Explorer jacket /olive
05 Mar 2025 by Joe M
Great jacket
Looks good and feels food to wear
Amazing protection as standard
Including back and chest
Definitely worth buying and will be a great jacket for years to come
Style: Black / Olive
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Excellent
28 Apr 2022 by Martin H
So I bought this jacket as I was looking for something that looked smart but also came with all the armour. I think for the price you can't go wrong. I wear size medium tshirts and decided to order the large which fits well leaving me room to breathe. The only negative point is that all the jacket pockets are rather small and so my Samsung Galaxy phone does not fit in any pocket. Frustrating.
Style: Black / Olive
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Merlin Mahala D3O Cordura DWR Explorer Jacket - Black / Sand
- Exclusive DWR Cordura cotton outer construction with water resistant treatment
- Reissa Active waterproof and breathable drop membrane
- 125g removable thermal liner for colder rides
- Detachable Cordura neck scarf
- Adjustment at the bicep waist and hem for a precise fit
- Short and long jacket to jeans connection zip
- Sculpted front hem
- Front and back ventilation zips for increased airflow
- Chest utility strap
- Three front patch pockets
- Lower waist expansion zips for comfort when riding
- Fitted with D3O LP1 shoulder and elbow protectors
- D3O Back and chest protection included
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK SIZE | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
| EURO SIZE | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 60 | 62 |
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