ReFire GearMen's Soft Shell Military Tactical Jacket Outdoor Camouflage Hunting Fleece Hooded Coat

When it comes to comparing ReFire to Camo Coll or any other tactical jacket in this price point the choice is obviously clear to go with ReFire!HERE IS WHY:UPDATE!!!!........WATER REPELLENCE TESTPlease read the full review because I continue to recommend this ReFire Gear over Camo Coll...However I was able to run a full water resistance test I'm located in a North American rainforest much like Seattle with even more annual rain.PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PHOTOS...Like Camo Coll the jacket did leak at the lower back patch at the seams / stitching area... the outer shell does repel water initially but does feel a bit soggy to the touch as the woven fabric must not be tight enough to bead up water continually, at first yes but over time not so much.However the moist feeling I was getting inside the jacket was not outside precipitation but internal sweat wearing a compression shirt in (August)So I was in torrential rain fall for over 30min straight, imagine wearing your gear inside your shower... YUP! that much rain!!! for 30min.s straight...See the photos and you decide, but I think with that much rain, the ReFire gear is pretty resistant enough for my liking only I suggest the company listen to this review and do something about the back panel which clearly leaks at the seams... Other than that, I stayed warm and the fleece was dry ( see photos )I will have to test again in Oct / Nov/ Dec. to see if the freezing rain makes any difference with the fleece keeping body heat in..THE PANTS: No complaints what so ever on the pants, they held up to the soaking rain, they fit great, they have a high waist line so good for hiking but my only issue is the belt loops are for standard belts so being a tactical gear, they should enlarge the belt loops for tactical belts, other than that the pants are perfect in every way! they don't leak anywhere at all and are very warm but even in August I am not roasting in them...ORIGINAL REVIEW:Before I share with you my negative experience with Camo Coll allow me to quickly explain why I prefer ReFire first.PAY ATTENTION TO THE SIZING RECOMMENDATIONS...Yes these are ( china made ) however the company took the time to include the conversion to the U.S. market and it was accurate for me.I am 5-10 and fluctuate my weight from 195-210lbs seasonally, stocky build with full stomach but no beer belly.That said I normally wear an XL and they suggest a XXL and they were correct.FIT: when you choose a size up from your normal size it is correct and consistent. The sleeves were the correct length for me not too bulky but have room for layers underneath. I also prefer the fit around the mid section which was more snug and form fitting but not restricting, which is in contrast to the Camo Coll which was baggy in the mid section and far from a "tactical" style fit.the length is perfect not too short not too long. So over all the fit and articulation capabilities are spot on.ZIPPER: Finally! they placed the zipper on the correct side ( right ) side for a male jacket.. after several ( china bootleg ) experiences with these jackets ReFire gets it correct.FEATURES: Here is where they stand out compared to most other tactical jackets in this price range and arguably compared to the higher priced jackets.(POCKETS & PADDING) Sleeve pockets have strong zippers and can hold license / documents / maps / knives / lighters / etc. Also has padding patches on the forearms for resting on objects when shooting etc. hook n loop patches for military badges etc. on upper arm. Fold down flap to stow away hood.HOOD: This is another feature that beats out the rest. The hood is just the right size, not too large not too small and has draw strings to tighten to a close fit. In addition to this the hood has a visor bill build in and acts like a ball cap visor and is the right length and size, not too large and obstructive in view and adequate enough to shield rain / sleet etc. Plus when you do not want the visor in use simply fold it under and out of the way. This alone eliminated the need for a ball cap and compared to Camo Coll which had a huge! hood with similar features, the fit on it was horrible compared to the ReFire... again ReFire all the way...CAMO: spot on CP / multicamo... great pattern and unlike Camo Coll which had WAY TOO MANY! flesh tones and pick hues ( girly ) look. ReFire stays true to Multicam / CP and the flesh tones are present but not overwhelming just enough for the autumn time colors.OVERALL: I go with the ReFire compared to all others because the fit is perfect, comfortable and durable the features are a plus especially the hood and comparing to others esp. Camo Coll ReFire is far better in all aspects...WATERPROOF: I live in a North American rainforest ( timber country ) much like Seattle weather and even worse really. Camo Coll leaked at the seams and I could feel the entire coat get moist and soggy and the water soak into ( not bead up ) within 10 min of steady rain, thats not waterproof and thats not even water resistant.I will update this review as we are in August now and have a heat wave with no rain for the next week or so.. But rest assure I will put it to the test.WHY NOT CAMO COLL:Fist off the jacket is a classic Chinese bootleg jacket and you will find many on here that are all knock offs of the same jacket, Not with ReFire not in my experience so far. So Camo Coll puts the zipper on the wrong side (left ) ( woman's side ) and calls it a mens jacket.NEXT: the fit is not that great when comparing to ReFire as the mid section is like a skirt, then you get the Camo colored in hues of pinkTHEN: when I ask the community a question about the color, I get a response that was deleted by Amazon staff but was from Camo Coll the company themselves attacking my gender and making immature sexist comments about my gender identification all because I pointed out they are selling a woman's jacket with Pink overtones... What cowards, if I could reach through the interweb and get my hands around the neck of that smart a$$ who thought he was being cute he would not have made that comment for sure.So why do business with arrogant Chinese who look at the U.S. market and consumers and blind little pigs... Its really too bad (Made in America) is no longer but if you must buy Chinese and you want a tactical jacket under $100 I suggest these ReFire jackets.Thats my 2 cents..

I both this as a lighter weight hunting jacket than my Browning Hydro-Fleece jacket. I was a bit worried based on the price that this jacket would be complete junk. I couldn't be more wrong. Needless to say, my expectations were low, especially since I usually stick with name-branded items, especially for foul weather clothing.I was immediate impressed with the overall fit. Wasn't too loose, and arm lengths were just right. I really liked the number of pockets. Though some have questioned the height of the hand pockets, having them higher on the chest is more preferred and is quite common on many of my more "tactical" jackets. I would have preferred a slightly deeper pocket so things don't fall out as easy when the zippers are fully opened. These pockets also have a small D-ring sewn inside. As useful as this could be, the stitching on them is much to be desired and one has already nearly come completely undone after just one week of hunting. The pull cord for the hoodie is also terminated in these pockets so its nice to cinch the hood and not have the cords dangling. The left side pocket also has a "pass-through" for any corded headset.Though I haven't had a chance to test its water repellency yet, I can assure you that it will stop wind pretty well. We were running around in "Side-by-side" vehicles in 40deg weather and I was still warm, with just a lightweight pullover as my insulating layer. The pit zips, though a little finicky, allowed me to vent out as the weather did warm up during the day (Though I already lost one of the corded pull-tabs...) .If there was one thing I didn't really like, it was the zippers. They are definitely YKK knock-offs. Not the best quality and smooth operating zippers, but they are functional. It is a $50 jacket afterall .... One other thing I would've liked to see is a pocket INSIDE the jacket itself. There isn't any in this jacket, which I found odd.Bottom line, I would recommend this jacket for something that may not be a daily wearing jacket

Used it all winter long and when i rains first thing i grab before i leave the house i don’t even need an umbrella with this jacket

I like that you can buy velcro patches and put on the arms. alot of breathable vents to unzip and open. Water proof.