Sunderland FL3 from Marinepool: Protection for coastal cruises

The Marinepool Sunderland FL3 is a coastal oilskin with medium equipment. The jacket and salopette cost 379 euros for the jacket and 359 euros for the trousers. The oilskin has a higher collar than inshore models, but no lined heat pockets. The cuffs are double-layered and PU-coated for better waterproofing. A double storm and rain flap with a robust Velcro fastener sits above the zip. However, the salopette is cut very wide and does not fit close to the body. The hood has a very long peak, but ends at the side at the level of the temples. This means that water can drip into the collar at the temples.

Wide cut, plenty of freedom of movement

The salopette has a very wide cut. The freedom of movement is excellent, but the material slops around the legs. The waist can be adjusted with very narrow straps. This works, but is not particularly comfortable. Overall, the oilskins make a somewhat stiff impression and the cut is not particularly close to the body.

There are reflectors, side pockets on the stomach in the salopette and a patch pocket on the right thigh. But no heat pockets. OK for warmer conditions, but lacking in comfort in the cold.

Double storm flap with solid Velcro

The storm and rain flap above the zip has a double design. It closes from both sides with a water drainage channel and a Velcro fastener that bites down hard. You really have to pull on it to open it again. This is good for the waterproofness, but somewhat impractical in terms of handling if you want to open and close the jacket frequently.

The cuffs on the sleeves are double with inner cuffs with PU coating. This provides more waterproofing than single cuffs. There is an inside pocket in the jacket.

Hood with weak point

The hood can be adjusted in two ways and has a peak that protrudes quite far forwards to protect the face. However, the peak ends at the sides, around the level of the temples. This is a weak point. Water can drip along the temples and run into the collar. Only a light spray came through here during the test, so not particularly serious. Still not perfect. The hood turns quite well. Visibility is hardly restricted.

Solid overall

The Sunderland FL3 fulfils its function, but is not entirely convincing. The wide cut and the weak point on the hood are minus points. The price of 738 euros is still quite fair.

Technical data:

Price:

• Jacket: 379 Euro
• Salopette: 359 Euro

Weight:

• Jacket: 824 g
• Trousers: 874 g

Material:

• MPU Coating
• No laminate with separate membrane
• Waterproof and breathable

Field of application:

• Coasts

Colours:

• Jacket: red, black, grey
• Trousers: black, white

Sizes:

• XXS - XXXL, unisex cut

Special features:

• Double cuffs with PU coating
• Double storm and rain flap with solid Velcro
• Reflectors for better visibility
• Inside pocket in the jacket
• Side pockets on the belly in the salopette
• Patch pocket on the right thigh
• Reinforcements on knees and buttocks

Points of criticism:

• Quite wide cut, baggy on the legs
• Hood with weak point at the temples (peak stops too early)
• Very narrow belt adjustment at the waist
• Stiff overall impression