Five Eleven Tactical Parka Review

The Five Eleven Tactical Parka has an innovative feature that was an accident. They put it in place to keep their employees warm and dry while in use.

If you have ever seen a snowstorm in the winter or near cold weather then you probably know that your body is much warmer than normal when you are wet. A parka protects you from the elements of the weather by wicking away moisture and condensation.

While most of us don't get to the cold weather without a jacket, we often forget about the fact that we could get cold while working outside. So what should we do if we are spending our winter time outside?

One answer is to wear a jacket but that usually means wearing a sweatshirt so you might be sweating in it! If you want to keep your body warm during those days at work then you need to use a functional insulated parka.

If you look online you will find a lot of advice on buying the wrong ones. Many times people end up getting hooded parkas that have multiple layers of fabric, which is great if you are in a shop looking at jackets but makes a parka uncomfortable to wear for long periods of time. A warm jacket can take a beating but a cold one can be downright uncomfortable.

Think about it - how many times have you worked in the windy winter months only to have a parka feel too hot and restrictive or you find it hard to breathe because there is too much air flow through the sleeves? This is why hooded parkas were developed. The extra thickness of the jacket helps regulate the air flow through the fabric and keeps your temperature more comfortable.

The 511 tactical parka is a lightweight, water resistant, rain proof parka that is lined with fleece. It is designed with a collared style to keep your neck warm and to help keep out the elements of the weather. There is also a zippered side pocket to store items, a small zip pocket for a phone and a zippered interior pocket to keep cell phones and other important items.

There is also a large exterior pocket to hold keys and a flap to help keep in the warmth. The corduroy lining is extremely comfortable and the ventilated hood is functional.

A built in adjustable wrist stays and multi-zipper front pockets are great to store extra items such as cell phones and keys. Since this parka comes with an attached hood, this is a good thing.

This jacket was designed with safety first and quality second. If you like a quality product then you will enjoy the warm weather with this type of parka.

You might think that since this is a tactical parka it would not be very comfortable, but you would be wrong. The fleece lining is very comfortable, especially when it rains or the wind starts blowing. The fleece is an insulator and can keep you nice and warm.

Overall this is a durable, functional, and stylish parka that makes an excellent choice for the winter. The price can be a little high but it will last for many seasons. Think about the extra warmth you will get with this product when you work outside during the winter.