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#82ES - Element Shell	Our Price: $299.00 Manufacturer's Part Number: 82ES00 Product Code: 206-00447 Color / Style Please select a color or style*: Black Foliage Green    Clothing Size Please select a size*: Small Medium Large X-Large 2X-Large 3X-Large    Qty:

Standout Features Manufacturer Capabilities   Enjoy complete weather protection from our Element Shell, featuring a water and wind proof, breathable 3-layer laminate hard-shell and 100% interior sealed seams.  Adjustable cuffs, waistband, and bottom hem help to seal out the elements.  May be worn over the Training Jak and/or Ops Jak when additional warmth is needed. * YKK waterproof zipper sealed external pockets * YKK waterproof, adjustable pit-zips for ventilation * Drawstring adjustable waist and bottom hem to keep out elements * Comfortable fleece-lined collar and chin flap * Waterproof center front storm flaps with dual direction YKK zipper can be opened from top or bottom * Rugged face fabric in high abrasion areas * Stow-away hood features interior sealed seams, extended visor, and barrel-lock adjustments for the   face opening and crown   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 When you know the weather is going to be the suck, this is when you want layer 3. The Element Shell is water and wind proof based on a breathable 3-layer laminate hard-shell. All seams have been sealed internally to insure the water-proof performance. External pockets include 2 large side hand pockets and 2 shoulder pockets. Each pocket has water-proof zipper seals and use the nice custom zipper pulls as seen on the ops jacket. The same zipper setups, except with double sliders, are used on the sides for long pit-zips to allow easy ventilation control. Only the upper slider comes with a zipper pull so if one finds themselves preferring to unzip in a up to down motion, the pull can be removed and installed onto the lower slider. The main opening of the jacket uses a dual-direction zipper which is then made weather-proof with a flap that stays in place with velcro. Many areas include shock-cord and cordlock setups which are at the waist/tailbone area, the frontal bottom, and in the hood on both the opening compression and horizontal "headband" compression. The headband and tailbone cordlocks are a little harder to get to since located on the exterior and interior back sides respectively, but their existence is appreciated for adjustability. Another cool thing about the hood is that the upper back of the jacket has a built in pocket where the hood can be stored when not in use. This is much nicer than having a hood flop around when you don't really need it. As you may have guessed, deployment of the hood from the pocket is easier than stowing which requires taking the jacket off to do effectively. The collar area interior has a nice patch of fleece for comfort making this be the only area one might need to worry about getting wet. Even if a full interior drenching somehow occurs, the fleece is thin enough to dry reasonably fast. The cuffs are adjustable using loop velcro and rubbery straps with velcro compatible hooks built in. The velco dot is good for holding the straps when full hand opening is desired and the longer velcro strips allow the cuffs to be tightened on up. I like the rubber straps since they appear durable and conform to the arm curve. Since there isn't additional padding, the Layer 3 Element shell isn't made for the harsh cold, however it makes a great shell ready for adventures including hurricanes. Don't forget, what Layer 3 lacks in warmth can easily be solved with layers 1 and 2. When combined you got yourself a mean cold and water fighting jacket package.

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