Favorite patrol jacket?

[1911_sfca]

I am looking for a waterproof patrol jacket. I have the standard blauer, and a 5.11 hoodie/windbreaker style jacket, both of which I picked up 7+ years ago. Both of them have side-cuts to expose the weapon and baton/taser.

I would like something with more modern materials, and not too puffy. Something like an Arc'teryx or similar, but that make the duty belt accessible. Any recommendations on what you use and prefer? Budget is not really a limitation as I expect to buy something high quality that will last a long time.

ETA: The 5.11 I'm running now is the "Sabre" jacket (not 2.0)

[1CavScout]

I had many jackets from the 5.11 type to expensive Gortex. I personally did not like wearing a jacket and went to layering with a long sleeve shirt. I did not like the restriction of wearing a thick jacket, and the obstruction to items on my duty belt. That said, the Gortex jacket I had was the best. It was fairly warm and water proof. I don't remember the brand though. I gave it away.

[P5Ret]

Just before the Dr. told me that my knee was toast, I bought a 5.11 4 in 1 patrol jacket. It was warm enough for most of the nights on the Peninsula without the liner. Water proofing was good, the best feature for me was it rode just above the waist so nothing on my belt was covered. I bought a size larger, but bought a short length which worked well for the couple months I actually got to use it.

[1911ShooterPhil]

5.11 is good to go...

I am looking for a waterproof patrol jacket. I have the standard blauer, and a 5.11 hoodie/windbreaker style jacket, both of which I picked up 7+ years ago. Both of them have side-cuts to expose the weapon and baton/taser.

I would like something with more modern materials, and not too puffy. Something like an Arc'teryx or similar, but that make the duty belt accessible. Any recommendations on what you use and prefer? Budget is not really a limitation as I expect to buy something high quality that will last a long time.

ETA: The 5.11 I'm running now is the "Sabre" jacket (not 2.0)

Personally, I've had this jacket since it came out...

http://www.511tactical.com/big-horn-159901.html

It's been a decent jacket. But, for duty...get this:

http://www.511tactical.com/signature-duty-jacket.html

You can't go wrong with 5.11. --1911ShooterPhil

[micro911]

MY department issues a waterproof jackets now, maybe 5.11. The one I was issued was not waterproof.

[esy]

My department approved one is the Spiewak SH3465

http://spiewak.com/uniform/product/style/SH3465/6/

It's a 3 in 1 and quite warm with all of the layers. I don't like wearing it altogether, but I have patches on both the inner and outer so I can wear them individually. The inner is a fleece, North Face style jacket, and the outer is a pretty typical weatherproof jacket.

[5.56]

Favorite patrol jacket?

The one I got from a retiring LT for free that he never wore once in 10 years.

Ask me where I get my favorite uniforms.

[Rogue187]

A second on the Spiewak.. They are very durable..
Check out the ones available.

[usclee]

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