Tactical Fleeces/ Shells

[T_A_N_K]

Originally Posted by Chingyul

Been wearing my TAD V5 Ranger last couple days (-20ish). Good to good.
Love the hood design, and the other small details.
40 shipping (ranger, raptor, explorer halfzip, lightspeed), but only got hit for GST, $50 (oh right, are you guys charged PSTs on imports too?).

Haven`t tried their softshells though. Had a SORD Hardface. It wasn't bad. T_A_N_K didn't you order with me? What happened with their CS. It was pretty good when I did the order.

Yeah I did, I remember trying to do my own order and it was awful. The jacket ended up not fitting right and I sold it about a week later, but the jacket didn't look like anything special in fact it looked exactly like one i bought at costco.

[rockafella]

OK, guys please help me make the right choice here. I want to get a tactical softshell that i can use at work (military), and recreationally (Camping, Snowboarding, Snowmobiling etc) But I also want to wear in day-to-day stiuations.

I really want to get the TAD Stealth Hoodie (classic) with one of their fleece softshells - I love thier design, (the sharkskin materials is interesting - I doubt its actual sharkskin though, is it?)
I've read multiple reviews on this product and have yet to read something bad (or less than stellar) about them. the only thing that prevented me from buying this on the spot was the price tag (mind you the price has gone down it seems $256 on their site http://www.tadgear.com/shop.php?id=510)

then recently I cam across these Condor softshell + fleece combos that Knyte is selling on here for $160 for both the outer and inner - pretty good deal.
I visited the site http://www.condoroutdoor.com/602_Soft_Shell_Jacket.aspx and it seems to offer the same design benefits of the Stealth Hoodie, the only thing I question is the quality of this product and its performance reviews form people who hae actually put these through the ringer.
Anyways before I shell out the green I was wondering if you guys could give me your advice/opinions on this matter.
Thank you in advance.


BTW Merry X-mas!!

[Frozen Tex]

No, it's not actually sharkskin...
They use two kinds of softshell material, Rhinohide and Sharkskin. I think the idea is, the Rhino is a little tougher, more wear resistant, and the Shark is smoother...? Supposed to be quieter in the field, less "whiffing" noise when you move. I've had a Rhinohide one for 3 years now, and theres a bit of pilling on the lower back from where my pack rubbed, and a tiny tear on the underside of one sleeve (I wish I could say it was from barbed wire or a stray bullet, but it was a sharp-edged shelf in a grocery store got me). That said, I think the material they use now is different; the colours certainly are.

http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthr...t=92292&page=4

The green jacket, a little down the page.

P.S. I'm getting one of those Condors myself; much cheaper than TADGear, dunno yet about quality. I'm getting a black one, as my wife is sick of the "military" colours (sheesh).

[rockafella]

Cool, man let me know.

I really want one of those TAD Gear Stealth hoodies. though..

[T_A_N_K]

I have the Condor Fleece, and am awaiting the Condor Softshell. The Fleece is definitely worth every penny. I've worn the fleece with my under armour cold gear long sleeve at night and early morning at -10 to -15 and i was fine.

[PaCHeKo!]

I just received my Condor SoftShell OD/X-Large from AirsoftOutletNW... got lucky since I was looking for a OD in X-Large and it was their last softshell. It's my first time buying this kind of equipement so I can't make a indeep review. But at first look, this is really well made... I'll be out on the week-end for a bit of hiking and I'll give you feedback.

[FOX_111]

Originally Posted by PaCHeKo!

I just received my Condor SoftShell OD/X-Large from AirsoftOutletNW... got lucky since I was looking for a OD in X-Large and it was their last softshell. It's my first time buying this kind of equipement so I can't make a indeep review. But at first look, this is really well made... I'll be out on the week-end for a bit of hiking and I'll give you feedback.

Come try it with us during the trek we will be doing.
That way I will be able to get a closer look to this Condor softshell of yours.

This new company is intriguing. Most of their gear look good, yet it's cheap.

[rockafella]

Originally Posted by PaCHeKo!

I'll be out on the week-end for a bit of hiking and I'll give you feedback.

please do

[jjronnie]

I was looking to get a high end soft-shell myself. I stumbled upon this and didn't realize Carhartt made soft-shells. They basically have a "coyote" color and now olive. Probably can't beat them for a price and ruggedness

http://www.carhartt.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId=15607#

[Tom Swift]

Where can I get Arc'Teryx LEAF products without being LEO/MIL?

[Danke]

Originally Posted by Tom Swift

Where can I get Arc'Teryx LEAF products without being LEO/MIL?

eBaY if you're some sort of Dr or Dentist. Mine came by way of the Arc'Teryx HQ as a courtesy to the trade deal. I coldn't hook up anyone but myself.

[Kwokwai]

lapolicegear has a really nice fleece hoodie on sale right now for $55 USD. Shipping to Canada is about $17 USD. The only caveat is that they're only in black and only sizes M - XXL available. Search for sku ZH-8009. Just got one from an order two weeks ago at $60. Yes, the price went down. :P

[WARFIGHTER]

Originally Posted by T_A_N_K

Bump, seeing how the cold weather is upon us I'm looking for a tactical yet everyday wear soft shell. I already have a TAD GEAR Predator Hardshell but don't use it as much as I like to and would prefer a soft shell. What do you guys use right now and what would you recommend?

I currently have a CONDOR Fleece on the way, and I was going to get the CONDOR Softshell but that doesn't seem like its going to happen anytime soon.

Was going to originally get a TAD Gear stealth hoodie before the whole credit card fiasco. I have heard terrible things about BEYOND's QC considering they make custom gear, can anyone verify this?



thoughts?

Backorders should be arriving to us this or next week.

[pugs144]

Originally Posted by Tom Swift

Where can I get Arc'Teryx LEAF products without being LEO/MIL?

Grey Group Training in the US sells Arc'teryx LEAF. Be prepared to pay retail though.

[Danke]

Originally Posted by pugs144

Grey Group Training in the US sells Arc'teryx LEAF. Be prepared to pay retail though.

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