The Tactical Winter Jacket
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- Опубліковано 19 жов 2024
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CORRECTION: I forgot to mention the tail. To prevent an updraft, or the jacket rising up, exposing your back, they tail is a bit longer than the rest of the jacket. I personally don't need that, but it's not enough to bother me, so I think it's okay.
You really had me laughing when you said you're skinny at 5' 9" / 180 #, when I'm 6' / 140 #.
Seriously, I always go out of my way to find made in USA products.
Feedback for Defense Mechanisms, inside pockets, especially zippered, are a big plus (wallet, important documents, etc).
Edit, checked DM's website. The pants are now on my radar.
I don't get how $215 is dang affordable but okay.
Considering a Wild things Active flex or similar issued loft jacket like something from massif goes for around 750. So 250ish is affordable.
stop being poor
Unless it's older surplus stuff, American made is gonna cost.
If you walk into REI or Eddie Bauer you will pay $215 for a very average down jacket when it’s not on sale, and it’s made in Bangladesh.
This is not Wal-Mart pricing because this is not Walmart quality
To do anything more than survive you have to have a household income of 125K bare minimum today.
More in more expensive places to live .
This video is likely coming from the mindset of no less than 100 K household income.
I bought mine last year on Black Friday and bought one for my wife this Black Friday. Haven't got my wife's yet cause it's hand made. I've been wearing mine for a year. Its definitely worth the hype. Best jacket I've ever owned. Super light and super warm. I got my wife's for $170 shipped with all the discounts. Expensive, but i promise it's worth every penny.
I actually ordered one of these jackets a few months ago on your recommendation then. Its my favorite jacket to keep me warm here in NM. I originally ordered the medium as well, but found that the sleeves were too tight, as you said. Customer service was great. After contacting them, I simply sent the medium back and they built the large for me with no problems. Highly recommend this jacket!
215 bucks ....really
I like that it's form fitting, in theory one could wear it when moving around and put on a thicker jacket or a Swagman when not moving. The reason I like hoods is that it redirects the heat rising from my back into my neck and head, so I sometimes wear 3 hoods at the same time.
This would be closer to a level 3 replacement but insulation is never just black and white in usage.
That’s an awesome jacket. Definitely agree with your view on the inner pockets. Maybe even a thinner deep one for a thermos or water bottle on the inside as well. Also through my limited experience and what I’ve heard, double zippers would also be a nice addition. Thanks Randall for the great video as always. Also, that’s a pretty dope tab!
Deep inner pocket for a Thermos?
🤔 .. I like that 👍.
One of only five channels i subscribe. Thanks for no fluff, get it done style. Been using a pack you tested a few years ago, June will be a year. So far its been steller accept a but small for winter trips.
Been training with weighted vests and rucking for 35yrs. When you do your fitness series can you explain how or why rucking stress amplifies all other training such as cardio, weights, and self-weight (pullups/pushups)? Its the secret weapon to stay fit for most of my life. You have a good handle on explaining and may help a lot of people feel that missing link. Thanks from PA Appalachians.
awesome!
Nice! Looks good brother, that with an M65 Field Jacket will definitely keep you toasty and protected.
I'm sold! Enlightened Equipment is awesome! I've been rocking their 20 degree enigma apex for over 5 years now and it's my go to for backpacking. This jacket is basically a heavier duty version of their Torrid. The only question now is...full zip, or pullover?
Really facinating review I plan to order one next winter, its really a 3 season jacket (in New England). I like that its made to order in America
The Helicon-Tex Level 7 seems to be more along the lines of your military marshmallow jacket. You may recall, I had it with me at your place.
This jacket looks like a nice replacement for my neon green jacket with I finally retire it.
Yea that's based on our level 7, which set the standard.
As a person who rides a motorcycle in the winter up here in the north east no hood or removable hood are the only things I'll buy. TBH anyone riding any ATV or motorcycle shouldn't have an attached hood on for obvious reasons
Thanks for the recommendation.
Doesn’t seem like it would be warm enough for static activity in sub 30 degree weather
This is an awesome jacket! Who knows of a better one?
Not necessarily better but Check out Swazi from New Zealand , they do a good selection of fleece and outerwear.
I don't know if it's better, but the Helikon Tex Level 7 Jacket is a Solid Option...
And a awesome flyover in the Intro 🤘
Randall, maybe make a Canadian Amazon since we are practically cousins. Maybe UK & Germany too while your at it.
The Helikon-Tex Trooper might be a similar concept. Seems form-fitting and thin for moving around quickly and has a stowable hood. I haven't tried it, but you might want to know how grunt-proof it is.
Columbia's omniheat jackets are pretty unbelievable for straight up warmth. Especially when you're moving, that omniheat liner really does work. Not tactical though but I use it as my heavy insulate layer hunting.
Brooklyn Armed Forces makes a vest version of the Level 7 parka, similar to the vest of the PCU system. Not official issue but supposedly identical. $130. For the temps I see (10 deg F at the coldest, I'm hoping it will be all of the L7 stuff I'll need, over the L5's and good insulating layers.
Oh shit! This is awesome! Thats some great gear, backpacker here!
Man cant wait to shop at your store!
Now do jet boil hahaha jk jk
H2GO is one you should consider probably the best water sterilization system out there fits in your pocket and runs off table salt!
Looks like a good jacket, made in the U.S. is even better.
I have a couple fleece jackets from Helikon-Tex, made in Poland (better than China).
My current cool weather jacket is a green Särmä Windproof Smock from Varusteleka Ltd. out of Finland (my current favorite jacket!)
I've been told Helikon Tex moved their production to China
@@GruntProof
Bummer
Nice review. Reminds me of the Arcteryx Atom LT jacket.
ClimaShield is the gear, its the same stuff they use in the MSS.
I do not get it, you say that the army product is warmer so are you comparing apple and orange ? I was expecting both to perform similar. It seems it is not a « rival » product, it is just a different jacket no ??
You being 5’9 180 the large looks like it fits perfect, think I’ll go with the medium seeing that i’m 5’8 155 their chart puts me at a small but idk that might be too tight
Very nice review.....thank you
Seems like a solid jacket.
I work in manufacturing. A reason. It's made to order. It's because it's too expensive to have any in inventory as a finished product
Love that this is made in the USA. If you wound up with a large when you normally wear small reg I guess my fat ass would need a 3XL. I wear 2XL in a M65 Field Jacket and the modern issue ECWCS gear and it’s snug. 2XL is perfect for me in the issue Polar Fleece jackets that you don’t really like in your previous video. I’d hate to have to experiment with made to order gear as a mistake on my part could get expensive. Someone would be getting great gifts due to my error.
most army stuff I wear a medium. The level 7 jacket is the odd ball
@@GruntProof Thanks Randall.
so its verified GruntProof, good deal, sounds like a good Christmas present
What's that? I can't hear ya after that jet fly over in the intro.
That - looks a lot like an Arc’teryx LEAF Atom LT. I think better comparison.
The level 7 jacket came out first and set the standard
@@GruntProof Sure, and layer classification is irrelevant, as long as you use it right. However, if insulation thickness is anything like the Atom LT - and given the polartec fleece panels - it looked more like a mid-layer than a cold weather outer layer to me -but then again useful as an outerl ayer in cool but not cold conditions.
The customization is awesome, If they were able to vary the insulation amount it would be even better.
Where can I find a Marshmallow Jacket online?
mostly ebay and sometimes on Amazon
Nylons seem to perform much better than polys under NIR / SWIR, and the item particulars mention it being worn under "Personal Protective Equipment" which sounds like nice-speak for plate carriers and load-bearing equipment.
So how's its NIR compliance?
I'll display that soon
Hell yeah.
The patch panels kind of ruin it for me. The jacket is not "grey" at all...
I ordered one on black Friday. They need to hurry up and send me my shit 😂. They probably sent you mine.
Good to see more Climashield products making it to market. Made in Clinton, Tennessee, and it doesn't wear nearly as quickly as the Asian produced options.
Can you compare it to L3a?
seems like you could leave back the MSS, throw this in your pack during the Summer time
I think it's closer to the Arcteryx ATOM LT
Very cool
Price ..... WAKE up....
Hmm... Great review . Hmm.... maybe :D
Not enough knife handing. Wasn't sure if you were an operator or not.
Got my lv 7 brand new for 100 cad
Cough cough arcteryx ……,
Nope it melts wool for me 😅
Both have their place and use. Go do some heavy movement in heavy wools and you'll change your mind.
Nice jacket but poor hat choice 😂 #colemanoutdoors
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Looks good.
The price .. 'made in America' .. by Americans supporting an American Lifestyle and Families .. sounds reasonable.
If it does the job and lasts the course, definitely a consideration for those need such a tactical puffy .. or not 😏.
An item that was going to and did 'deliver' .. and for years to come (genuine quality and longivity), if I needed it (or sometimes not 😏), no problem.
I had to do some searching to find where to buy one of these. PewPewSolutions seems to sell them made to order. Is that who builds them?
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I don't see any answers to my two main questions where looking inward at why no one goes to Rumble could be a way to help boost the views there or give up on the venue. It was honest feedback so react or over-react to it however is productive to you. I tried to help because you asked but if it isn't worth the time for us I'll leave it be. Sort of a cheap shot that you blocked my comments in the other thread.
I just took the post down. I appreciate the feedback and honestly, looking inward is all I do. Not sure why I tried rumble, but it does seem even harder than youtube to get anyone to see your stuff. Either way I see it as diversification, like with investing. So I'll keep putting stuff there in the event youtube disappears or I get completely booted. I pretty much do what I want on here, which is pretty varied, so of course I won't please everyone.
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@@GruntProof Thank you.