All posts tagged Tactical Jackets

From Summer to Fall and quickly to winter

Up here in the Northeast we never know what kind of morning we are going to wake up to.   This is usually the time of year that I see so many friends and family membes get sick because they leave the house in the morning and jump in their car and hope the cars warms up fast enough to make up for the fact that they were too lazy to put on a coat.   By the time the afternoon rolls around it’s 75F and the jacket or sweatshirt is too hot to wear.   If you are concealing a firearm, you have to think about the possibility of having to take a layer of clothing off during the day without having to take your gun off.   This is one reason I really don’t think about carrying a firearm in a coat, because rarely does one wear a coat all day long.

The Eotac Style 501 half zip sweatshirt is something to consider for cold mornings, but it will make you hot if the weather warms up, from my experience a vest is more appropriate at this time of year because it gives you some level of warmth, but also can be opened up or unzipped.   The Eotac Style 103 concealed carry vests are very comfortable for OWB or paddle holster.   The long length will keep your firearm concealed even while moving.   The front pockets can easily hold and support your spare mags without feeling like you have lead weights pulling on you.  I can tolerate a Sig 229 in 40 S&W and comfortable carry 3 12rd magazines in the forward front pockets.

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Carrying gear in Spring weather

Tactical JacketsThis military style jacket is designed for modern flashlights and single or double stack mags.   When we need to do a lot of heavy lifting, I don’t like loading my belt up with a belt that looks like Batmans utility belt.    The pocket designs are very well made and the snap buttons on the pocket are what puts it in a A+ category for tactical gear.   When you hear the click of the buttons you don’t have to worry about watching your 15rd doubel stack 9mm mags flying out of the pockets while your doing physical work.   This jacket is defanitely not as heavy looking as it is in some of hte pictures and can easily become a Winter jacket by wearing a good base layer under it.

Recently I was doing work in a rural part of the State.   We were doing a lot of grunt work and we were deployed real early in the morning.   The tough thing about living in an area in the Country were you get all four season is trying to figure out what season you are in and what you should be wearing.   When you walk out the door and see ice hanging from trees, you know it’s cold out, but when it’s sunny and clear in the morning and a little chilly you need to wear something, but you know that by early afternoon it may go from 40F to 70F in just a few hours.    Luckily I had enough experience wearing my Eotac Style 502  Tactical Jacket in the Fall weather we had here that I knew this was just the type of thing to bring with me and I wouldn’t have to worry about being too cold or too hot.

 

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SigTac Jackets

Get ready for seasonal changes and holster options.  Look no further for CCW Coat options. This sturdy, yet stylish, coat has been tailored for everyday wear.  SigTac Jackets ares made of 100% heavy weight cotton canvas and is set off by a smooth nubuck leather collar. Lined with 300 gram anti-pill fleece and lightly garment washed, this coat keeps you warm while allowing for easy movement.

SIG SAUER added ambidextrous internal pistol pockets for concealed carry to keep you on guard. Color: Tobacco Brown, Chocolate or Black. Sizes: Small to XXXL. NOTE ON SIZING: This jacket is a full cut from the factory and you may want to consider a size down if your usual size is roomy.

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Military Jacket for the modern CCW carrier

Tactical JacketWe we get into discussions with people that are looking for clothing that doesn’t make them look like they are carrying a gun, we listen to what the customer has to say and then we give them some options.   We realize that dressing all tactical and clipping a folding knife onto a front pocket is usually a giveaway, but there is more to think about other than “what if they think I look like I carry a gun”.    Well, how many times have you seen an Obama hippy pot smoking hippy with a camoflauge jacket on or cutoff camo pants?   Does he look like he’s easy prey for a robber?
If you are working the narcotics department and you don’t want to look like a cop or that you just walked out of boot camp, we understand, but being situationally aware is far more importantant than worrying about what other people think of you.     The Eotac Style 502 Field Jacket is a modernized CCW tactical jacket that has that vintage look, especially if you go for that lizard patter camo.   The pockets are designed for carrying modern flashlights, phones, knives ect and won’t be as clumsy to use compared to military surplus jackets.   Check out the Style 103 Field vest also that is basically the same desing, but without sleeves.    One thing you have to remember about this jacket though is it is a jacket and not a coat, it is also not a firearms retention device and not meant to carry a large gun in the pockets.   We do get customers that order these and seem to think that because it is a CCW style jacket that it means you can put a gun in it.   We’d recommend worrying about a different holster design than trying to conceal a firearm in this.

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Winter Jackets and carrying gear

Tactical JacketsI’ve gotten the questions numerous times about what kind of jacket is best for winter carry.   I’m not one to suggest that carrying a firearm in an outwear jacket is a good idea.   There are expensive jackets out there where you can carry a gun and retain it in the jacket, but weight distribution is almost always an issue.  Sometimes people need to realize that winter carry isn’t going to be as easy as summer carry because cold environments are going to mean big jackets or multiple layers of clothing.

One new option that may help you in your search for a spring/fall/winter carry option is the new Eotac Field Jacket, this is a very military looking jackets, but has a tactical jacket look that is a great thing to wear over layers of winter clothing.   The Eotac Field Jacket is not a very heavy jacket even though it may look like it.   The Field Jacket has multiple pockets for knives, flashlights, cell phones, pepper spray and spare magazines.   The field jacket does not hang very lowe on the waiste so it  may not be good for some ways of carrying, but even if this jacekt is zipped up, the front of the jacket is cut in a manor where reaching under and retrieving a firearm from a should holster or belt holster is not that difficult.

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Elite Operator Tactical Jacket

Tactical JacketsThe Eotac Field Jacket has plent of accessorie pockets and is better designed that your Grandads military jacket.   The snap buttons don’t wear out or sound as loud as velcro and this is a great top layer to wear in cold climates where standard winter jackets make carry gear troublesome.    We can this jacket is for everyone, and you’ll need to wear heavy clothing or a nice base layer if you are thinking of wearing this in 20F weather, but if you need to carry a gun on your waist this jacket breaks open very easily and can still make winter carry easier than other jacket types.   The front pockets will help fulfill your needs if you are carrying a knife or flashlight with the well placed internal elastic bands.  The snap buttons will also make sure you know your gear is fastened tightly.

The new tactical apparel company called Eotac has a new tactical jacket on the market.   The reviews we’ve gotten from our customers good.   We’ve seen a few similiar style jackets like this, but we have the least complaints and returns compared to similiar style tactical jackets.    Many in the concealed carry market are always looking for something that is concealed carry friendly and  not too tactical, but when you have something that looks so stylish and historically cool looking and works for your image, well, why worry.   Not every person wearing camoflauge is carrying an M16 or M9 on them so you don’t always have to be that concerned that you’ll get noticed.

 

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Legionnaires Redefined Toughness and Versatility

tactical jacketsThe French Foreign Legion was created in 1831 as a means to train foreign nationals for war. In the 19th century, the French continued to compete with their traditional military rivals, the British. Whereas past battles had been waged over territorial rights in Europe, it was now the era of colonialism. In order to shore up their hold on Algeria, Morocco, Indochina, Vietnam and other smaller settlements, the French put their trust in the legion.

Legionnaires were a hardened bunch of warriors, and they learned to adapt to long periods without decent food or medical supplies. They were always prepared to fight in adverse conditions, which meant they wore their tactical jackets almost constantly. Eventually not even the legionnaires could save France from the corruption and bad public relations that undermined its global empire.

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Tactical Clothing

Tactical ClothingEotac organizers are perfect for storing all kinds of equipment including tactical knives and Blackhawk knives  Eotac apparel is designed to be comfortable and provide free range of movement, making it ideal for outdoor sporting and recreation!

Eotac-Elite Operator Tactical apparel represents the best Tactical Clothing on the market, boasting an impressive line of clothing and accessories. Eotac apparel encompasses a wide range of clothing products including pants, shorts, shirts, tactical vests, and field jackets, as well as accessories including hats, pads, and even organizers.

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