mens Tactical

Condor 606/Phantom Soft Shell Jacket Note: I also purchased the Condor 601/Alpha Micro Fleece Jacket as a middle layer and will review it along with this item; so expect a little overlap. PRICE $75.00 - $95.00. Really hard to beat for this type of jacket! USE The 606/Phantom is an outer-layer soft shell jacket with plenty of features for a range of activities from general outdoors and hunting to tactical and urban utility. It is fairly rain resistant, but it is not intended to be rainproof for extended periods of time. FEATURES Pockets! More pockets than a Hobbit watchmaker! Externally it has zippered slash pockets at the waist, a vertical zippered chest pocket that is sized for glasses, mobile phones, etc., and zippered shoulder pockets similar in size to the chest pocket. The waist and shoulder pockets have D-rings on short elastic straps in them, and the waist pockets have rubber X-grommets for cords to pass through to the interior of the jacket. Internally it has two big waist pockets (no closures), a smaller vertically zippered pocket on the right, and a small hook and loop closed pocket on the left. Both external waist pockets have a smaller internal pocket in them. That makes 11 pockets in total (“It goes to 11!”). There is also a good sized pen loop next to the inside left pocket. The front zipper has top and bottom pull tabs, an interior wind flap, and it zips all the way up the collar. The top pull tab has a looped cord extension that is molded into a plastic brand-tab with “CONDOR” in raised letters on it. All pocket zippers have nylon strap extensions on the tabs, the waist pockets are recessed into the seam, and the other pockets have zipper ‘garages’. There are 3.5” x 4” hook and loop patches that are Box-and-X stitched on each shoulder. The sleeves have hook and loop tightening straps at the wrists and zippers in the armpits. The inner waistline has a corded elastic drawstring with beaded barrel locks on the left and right side. MATERIALS The 606/Phantom is a 3-layer laminated soft shell fabric consisting of: a 100% polyester 4-way stretch Teflon-protected shell, a breathable film middle layer, and a polyester micro fleece inner layer. QUALITY AND CONSTRUCTION Very well made, and at a fraction of the price of most other jackets of this type! I did not find any threads that were loose or likely to unravel, inside or out. All zippers are medium-tooth YKKs, and seem to be very good quality. The cord on the front zipper pull extension seems a little thin, but I doubt I will ever pull it hard enough to break it. The molded brand-tab on the front zipper pull extension has a good form and texture, but it needs a rounded edge where the cord goes into it. The nylon strap extensions on the pocket zipper tabs, as well as the waistline drawstring and barrel locks, work well and seem to be good quality. The hang loop in the collar is more substantial than the 601/Alpha’s, and it works well. The hook and loop sleeve tightening straps at the wrists are molded soft plastic that works well now, but I am curious to see how they hold up. SIZE AND FIT I am 5’-5”, 150lbs., with slightly broader than average chest and shoulders, so I’m in a generally hard to fit Small-Medium size range for clothing. I took a chance on a Medium--but it fits me quite well--and has the extra room I wanted for a fleece jacket or pullover. I put it on over my Small 601/Alpha, and it still fits just fine. The length and waist diameter of the Medium are okay, but the overall sleeve length is a little too long (which I expected, and is better than too short!). PERFORMANCE I’ve worn it casually, with a few trips to the woods, and it seems fine. I need to wear it a little more in other conditions, especially foreign travel, before commenting further, but I expect it to do well. AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT Rubber X-grommets in the shoulder pockets. More color choices, especially Gray! And a true Gray, not that Gray-Green (Grayn!) that a lot of tactical/outdoor clothing comes in (I’m looking at you, Triple Aught UE Gray ;). Maybe a forearm pocket and/or a back-of-the-waist pocket. SUMMARY Great price, excellent features, and quality materials and construction! Condor may have had a few quality control issues in the past, but this jacket proves that they have greatly improved.

I purchased the OD Green and it is very nice and the quality so far seems to be well thought out. Fit: The fit is a typical "I'm in shape and am active cut". Its meant to be used while doing things. I am 5' 8" and 210lbs with a stalky build and when I buy a suit I need to get a "sport cut" and or have them tailor the chest, back, and shoulders to make them wider to fit right. I wear 34x30 pants (if that helps at all) so I bought the XL and it fits me very well Comfort: This is a colder weather jacket. I had trouble not sweating my butt off in less then 50 degrees, but I am a bit more used to cold weather. One thing I noticed from my prior jackets similar to this, is the arms. They are made probably twice as thick as others which is great if you are not moving too much, this jacket will defiantly keep you warm and comfy, but once you are on the move I heat up fast. I wouldn't say its a "con", just be aware if its fair weather you will get warm. The water repellency is on target with two hours or med/light rain before you get wet. Heavier, then expect less. Pockets: There is a pocket for the pockets. So yes, there are many and they are very usable The coat has Draw Strings at the waist so if you carry a weapon they can be adjusted to make getting to it fast, plus the front zipper is double ended so you can zip the bottom one up for more access to items on your belt. Zippers: The front main zipper can be a pain in the butt. They are YKK and well made, but getting them past the initial "zip up" has always been an issue. But I can live with it Velcro for patches is nice and everything else about the jacket is very nice. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a duty jacket or for cold weather sporting A review mentioned the "pit zips" were an issue, but all I have noticed is they can get cold when you first go out (and you are wearing a short sleeve shirt) but no rubbing, scratching, or discomfort so far.

Es increíble como protege del frío y clima adverso, definitivamente la recomiendo.

Awesome jacket!

Love this jacket, I live in Canada and as you know it gets quiet cold here, totally a great buy.

After searching through Amazon for the ideal jacket I stumbled across the Condor. I was searching for a specific type with two inside pockets. My initial order had a minor zipper problem, which I ended up returning after a couple few weeks but I loved the jacket. I went with ordering my usual size but it ended up being a snug fit, comfy but snug. So upon returning it due to the zipper problem I did reorder another one but one size larger, XL, so at just under 6ft, a bit over 200lb, about a 42” chest it fits wonderful. Not restrictive in any way and lots of pockets. Highly recommend. Thank you Amazon or the 3rd party for shipping so quickly.

Good quality, warm and great price!