Tactical Fleeces/ Shells

Amazing KG3 · April 26th, 2009, 19:43

DOODS

Any suggestions/ recommendations for a Tactical Fleece or soft shell? I dont have any prefrences, but I'm not impressed by the 5.11 series. Tried one on and hated it, especially for 150. not asking for a spoonfeed, but it's hard to dig up some sites as most sites I've found are lying pretty low.

I can order restricted issue (only available for military/ LEO) if the price is fair.

ex · April 26th, 2009, 19:47

www.tadgear.com

go nutz..their stuff is incredible.

Beazer · April 26th, 2009, 19:48

Why not go with the ECWS system?

Get a spear fleece.

pugs144 · April 26th, 2009, 20:11

Beyond Tactical

MadMax · April 26th, 2009, 20:35

Arcteryx

Ace of Spades© · April 26th, 2009, 20:38

Funny as it sounds, MEC had a great jacket two years ago, Urban or something like that. Got one in a dark CB and added some velcro to it. Works better then a bunch of supposably "tactical" soft shells. Plus it has fleece bonded to the inside, so its nice when its cold, but still cool enough when it gets warmer.

I haven't tried out TAD gear or Beyond, but I've got a lot of Pantagonia and Arc'teryx stuff and its very high quality stuff.

pugs144 · April 26th, 2009, 20:45

OTTE Gear

I'm a a LEAF whore but companies like TAD, OTTE, and Beyond Tactical offer softshell jackets that surpass the Arc'teryx Bravo jacket in terms of functionality and pockets.

Amazing KG3 · April 26th, 2009, 23:32

All Sick. I thought TAD gear was unobtainable but thats way cheaper than I remembered, let alone available for purchase. I thought that was straight up Dope ass Delta stuff.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ace of Spades

Funny as it sounds, MEC had a great jacket two years ago, Urban or something like that. Got one in a dark CB and added some velcro to it. Works better then a bunch of supposably "tactical" soft shells. Plus it has fleece bonded to the inside, so its nice when its cold, but still cool enough when it gets warmer.

I haven't tried out TAD gear or Beyond, but I've got a lot of Pantagonia and Arc'teryx stuff and its very high quality stuff.

Patagonia is not bad, Arc'teryx is good but I dont like paying for jackets with left nuts. I now North Face makes some Special Issue stuff, but I cant find a contact for there Police / Military supply. But I do need velcros so I can through on Shoulder Flashes and ranks in a jiffy. If I had to be picky, I could REALLY use some side sippers to allow Pistol access. Like on the 5.11 tactical fleece.

Thanks for the help so far guys

Groombug · April 26th, 2009, 23:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amazing KG3

I thought TAD gear was unobtainable but thats way cheaper than I remembered, let alone available for purchase.

You know that One Shot Tactical is a TAD distributor, right?

Amazing KG3 · April 27th, 2009, 00:05

I did not, never dealt with them. Head of them though.

T_A_N_K · April 27th, 2009, 01:15

I have the TAD Predator Hardshell, its simply amazing. I am sure they're softshell will be too. Although the Beyond very ideal to me considering it is custom fit and I'm an odd size person as off the rack stuff rarely fits me.

Amazing KG3 · May 1st, 2009, 07:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by T_A_N_K

I have the TAD Predator Hardshell, its simply amazing. I am sure they're softshell will be too. Although the Beyond very ideal to me considering it is custom fit and I'm an odd size person as off the rack stuff rarely fits me.

I caved and got the Predator Hardshell. Went with the version 3.0 though in OD. At 350 for a shell like that I couldnt resist. Just need to pick some patches and some ranger eyes, and bobs your uncle.

That Ranger Hoody is pretty sick too, I cant believe I didnt know about this before.

cloves · May 1st, 2009, 08:02

what about something super super inexpensive? I just visited the local surplus store and got a Canadian Forces issue fleece in OD that has reinforced elbows, shoulder epaulets and arm pit zips for 12 bucks...was under 15 with the taxes.
Just a thought if you wanna do the ubercheap and still look the part. I can PM you a pic if you want.

HaZarD SFD · May 1st, 2009, 08:38

Look here and ye shall find deals a plenty!

http://www.platatac.com/www/182/1001...--1024440.html

Point_Man · May 1st, 2009, 10:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ace of Spades

Funny as it sounds, MEC had a great jacket two years ago, Urban or something like that. Got one in a dark CB and added some velcro to it. Works better then a bunch of supposably "tactical" soft shells. Plus it has fleece bonded to the inside, so its nice when its cold, but still cool enough when it gets warmer.

I haven't tried out TAD gear or Beyond, but I've got a lot of Pantagonia and Arc'teryx stuff and its very high quality stuff.

I second that. The current "Dogma, Compulsion, Kinetic, and Protagonist" jackets are very nice. I have the Protagonist myself. And most come in OD.

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April 26th, 2009, 19:43	#1
Amazing KG3 Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Calgary, AB	Tactical Fleeces/ Shells DOODS Any suggestions/ recommendations for a Tactical Fleece or soft shell? I dont have any prefrences, but I'm not impressed by the 5.11 series. Tried one on and hated it, especially for 150. not asking for a spoonfeed, but it's hard to dig up some sites as most sites I've found are lying pretty low. I can order restricted issue (only available for military/ LEO) if the price is fair.

April 26th, 2009, 19:47	#2
ex Wanna buy some Nod's? #StolenValour Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ottawa	www.tadgear.com go nutz..their stuff is incredible. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

April 26th, 2009, 20:35	#5
MadMax Delierious Designer of Dastardly Detonations Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: in the dark recesses of some metal chip filled machine shop	Arcteryx __________________ Want nearly free GBB gas?

April 26th, 2009, 19:48	#3
Beazer Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Calgary	Why not go with the ECWS system? Get a spear fleece.

April 26th, 2009, 20:11	#4
pugs144 Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: At the entrance to the Big Top	Beyond Tactical

April 26th, 2009, 20:45	#7
pugs144 Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: At the entrance to the Big Top	OTTE Gear I'm a a LEAF whore but companies like TAD, OTTE, and Beyond Tactical offer softshell jackets that surpass the Arc'teryx Bravo jacket in terms of functionality and pockets.

April 27th, 2009, 00:05	#10
Amazing KG3 Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Calgary, AB	I did not, never dealt with them. Head of them though.

April 27th, 2009, 01:15	#11
T_A_N_K Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2006	I have the TAD Predator Hardshell, its simply amazing. I am sure they're softshell will be too. Although the Beyond very ideal to me considering it is custom fit and I'm an odd size person as off the rack stuff rarely fits me.

May 1st, 2009, 08:02	#13
cloves Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Charlottetown, PEI	what about something super super inexpensive? I just visited the local surplus store and got a Canadian Forces issue fleece in OD that has reinforced elbows, shoulder epaulets and arm pit zips for 12 bucks...was under 15 with the taxes. Just a thought if you wanna do the ubercheap and still look the part. I can PM you a pic if you want. __________________ Inside me is a thin woman, screaming to get out. But I can usually shut the btch up with chocolate.*

May 1st, 2009, 08:38	#14
HaZarD SFD Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ottawa	Look here and ye shall find deals a plenty! http://www.platatac.com/www/182/1001...--1024440.html __________________ No Comment.

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