Jungle_Spectre Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 (edited) I made a little review on this rather nice jacket, you are welcome to read it here: http://playingsoldiers.blogspot.com/2012/01/acm-stealth-hoodie-gen2-3-lined.html Edited January 27, 2012 by Jungle_Spectre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hitmanNo2 Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Nice review. Where did you get it from though? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jungle_Spectre Posted January 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 (edited) Nice review. Where did you get it from though? I buy most of my gear from here, nice quality/price ratio: http://www.airsoftpark.com/product_info.php?products_id=3477 I've had the jacket almost exactly for a year now, I like to test things thoroughly before I review them ;-) Edited January 28, 2012 by Jungle_Spectre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hitmanNo2 Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 Thanks for that. I didn't think to look at Airsoft Park. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jungle_Spectre Posted January 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 In order to comply to forum rules that I should have read before, and being unable to edit the original post, here is the full review text: The mandatory Hollywood pose This ACM tactical jacket is heavily inspired on Gen.2 and Gen.3 of the Stealth Tactical Hoodie made by a prestigious firm from down-under. The original product costs a little fortune and may be suitable for those professionals whose life or death may depend on it. The copy is good enough for any non-threatening outdoors activities, at a fraction of the cost. The Stealth jacket should fall in the lined softshell category, as it is made of “Shark Skin” fabric which is wind and rain stopper on the outside, and fleece on the inside. The overall finish is quite good, very well stitched and with no loose threads. The color is a shade of brown similar to the darker blotches in most desert camo patterns. The zipper pulls are color and material matching (unlike the older versions which had cords instead). At 170cm and 80Kg, quasi-athletic built, size M fits me like a glove. Note that this is not a parka, so if you are accustomed to longer jackets you might find this one a bit short, as it won’t extend beyond your hip-joint. The cut is snug but it does not limit movement, with the help of the flexible and semi-stretchy fabric. The cuffs combine inner elastic with non-pile velcro tabs. The hood is the aero-type with a small visor and the drawstrings routed into the chest pockets. It also comes with a flap to keep it from bellowing in strong wind conditions. The main zipper is two way and the pulls are on the wrong side (as in the original) so it is a bit tricky to engage at first. The chest pockets are vest/pack friendly, with internal dividers and D-rings to dummy-cord sensitive items. The upper arm pockets are zipper closed too, and have velcro on the outside for patches. All these pockets have slots for earphone wires. The signature wrist pocket on the left sleeve is quite practical for a car key or a garage remote (so you can do the Buzz Lightyear laser gig). There is also a butt-pocket which comes great to stash gloves, scarves and the like when not in use. Softshells are defined as garments that protect from inclement weather while offering some transpirability. Some people take this as if you could run a marathon in them without a drop of sweat, so they get disappointed and frustrated when they find this untrue. This jacket passed my motorbike windstopping test in really chilly weather (with just a t-shirt underneath), and it truly leaks very very little after an hour in heavy rain. However you cannot expect to be able to do any strenuous activities in it without getting hot and sweaty. You can unzip the armpit openings, but in the sun or walking at a good pace you’d rather take it off. Chest pocket I read some negative comments regarding the zippers, but had no problem yet. In fact this jacket is quite rugged and you can machine wash it without fear of fading (you will lose some DWR though), and no bag strap seems abrasive enough to even put a mark the shoulders. Butt pocket Sleeve pocket My apologies, next time I'll do it right Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johngol10 Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 What size are you? I would love to pick one up, but Asian sizing still perplexes me and it would be of great help to figure out what size would fit me best... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DarkLite Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 Generally you'd drop a size. For example: I'm a US XL, so I'd order an Asian XXL. Simples. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hitmanNo2 Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 If it helps at all, I'm 5'10" and found XL to be a good fit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jungle_Spectre Posted February 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 (edited) What size are you? I would love to pick one up, but Asian sizing still perplexes me and it would be of great help to figure out what size would fit me best... I usually wear size M (like in BDUs size MR, right?), and this particular jacket feels quite true to size. Hope it helps... Edited February 26, 2012 by Jungle_Spectre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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