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#820J - Operations Jacket	Our Price: $213.90 Product Code: 206-00448 Color / Style Please select a color or style*: Black Foliage Green    Clothing Size Please select a size*: Small Medium Large X-Large 3X-Large [Add $20.00] 3X-Large [Add $30.00]    Qty:

Standout Features Manufacturer Capabilities   The Ops Jak is loaded with features and provides substantial warmth and element protection in a lean, high-speed package.  This jacket looks as good as it performs. * Durable Water-Resistant (DWR) soft-shell with sealed outer seams * Elbow/forearm scuff panels protect shell fabric in high contact areas * Brushed tricot/brushed mesh inner lining and collar * YKK center front zipper with semi-auto locking slider, wind-proof back-flap and chin flap * Hidden locking draw cord waist adjustment in hand pockets * Easy access YKK waterproof zipper sealed outer pockets * 2 hand pockets * 1 breast pocket * Large rear "tailbone" pocket with left or right access * 3 large YKK zipper-top interior pockets   Expert Review Courtesy of Monkey from http://www.milspecmonkey.com! Blackhawk recently expanded the warrior wear line which includes this snazzy 3 layer jacket system. Each layer is designed to be used on its own or used in any combination with the other layers. As you might guessed, layer 1 gives the lightest element protection and layer 3 gives the most. The materials and constuction used are quite modern resulting in a functional and styln' system. Each layer is sized appropriately for layering so one doesn't need to worry about different sizes. I have a full 3 layer set of smalls and I was pleased how well they fit on top of each other. This is accomplished with layer 1 being semi-fitted, layer 2 casual, and layer 3 baggy. Layer 1 - The Training Jacket Layer 2 - The Ops Jacket Layer 3 - The Element Shell The meat of the jacket system is layer 2, The Ops Jacket. The sizing and thickness is what most expect out of a medium jacket, but it has additional element protection and features. I'm not sure what the main shell material is, but Blackhawk calls it a Durable water-resistant (DWR) soft-shell. All of the outer seams have been sealed by being covered with textured non-slip material and a large batch has been added to the elbows for added durability. The interior is made up of a combination of fleece/tricot and soft mesh to give warmth yet ventilation as well to the right places. The main zipper is that sweet semi auto locking kind as seen on the training jacket. I wonder about how long it will keep its spring/lock ability, but worst case it just becomes a regular floppy zipper. The other external pockets all have waterproof sealed zippers which have little metal tabs and pull cords including custom textured warrior wear tabs. The indented tear-drop shape of the pull tab makes a nice intuitive grip. Symmetrical pockets include 2 side hand pockets, 2 lower internal pockets, and 2 zippers open in the back exterior for access to the same pocket to create a "tailbone" pocket. Inside the hand pockets are convenient shock cord pull tabs so the waist can be be easily cinched. This can later be adjusted with the tiny cordlocks that control the shock cord located at the lower front interior of the jacket. The waist cinch system is separated by grommet holes keeping the pull tabs and cord-locks in place so you don't have to worry about their placement shifting. For asymmetrical pockets there is one on the upper front left externally and slightly lower internally. Just for clarification the would be the left hand side of the user. I can only guess these pockets are only on the left side to be setup for right hand dominant use and leave the right side area more clear for firearms. Either way, I wish the pockets were on the right side as well. I don't think they would get in the way and would give more organization while delivering ambidextrous functionality. A good sized loop is under the tag for hanging of the jacket. Overall feels nice, great performance for its weight and thickness while looking sharp at the same time.

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