Rothco Spec Ops Tactical Fleece Jacket – Great For Layering

This jacket has all of the features I need and more. I have worn it every day since delivery, and could not be happier. It is thick. I don’t know how textile mfrs. rate fleece quality or thickness (thread count? Pile?), but I have several, and they range from thin and supple to thick and sturdy. This jacket is of the VERY thick, VERY sturdy category.In no particular order, here are the features and benefits that I like. 1. Fit. I am a former 2Xer who lost weight, but not sleeve length, so I now have jackets that hang on me, and a couple newer that fit well in the body and invariably expose my delicate wrists while doing outdoor activities. I have never owned a thumb hole-sleeved jacket and have always wanted to try one. What the heck took me so long?!The thumb holes will have to be lengthened slightly. They are in a seam (smart), which will allow for a simple 5 minute adjustment. And I would rather err on the side of snugness, so glad they aren’t too large. AFTER PURCHASING, I discovered that the sleeve “cuffs” are actually “half palms”, meaning when thumb is in hole, the cuff terminates at, you guessed it, mid-palm. Add gloves and you have a comfortable, secure, warm layer of impermeable protection from touchscreen fingertip to the shoulder. And even though I dropped to XL, the sleeves provide ample range of motion. I can’t believe every jacket does not offer this simple, inexpensive feature. I would suggest to Rothko that they market this feature more aggressively. 👍2. I wear a backpack often, and sometimes, when I can’t avoid it, I do so wearing a fleece jacket. Feel me? The bunching up is usually followed by shoulder pain and strange embossings in my shoulder skin. This jacket is equipped with waterproof shoulder panels that double as pack protection. I loaded up and slung 60 lbs over my shoulder and couldn’t be more pleased. My pack rides more comfortably than ever.The same thick, durable, waterproof material on the shoulders is also on both forearms.3. YKK zippers. Why tactical gear companies use medium weight zippers is a mystery to me.4. TALL, sturdy-yet-comfortable fleece collar wrapped entirely in same durable nylon as shoulder and elbow panels.5. Customary, necessary pockets on chest, both biceps and hand warmer. Drawstring at hip.6. Go ahead and laugh, but you know that looks are important. This is a very aesthetically pleasing jacket. I call it part of the Zalinsky collection. The shoulder hook and loop is very functional, but unless someone is looking, they are pretty stealth. The jacket looks great. Perfect green.CONSVery few. A well designed hood and lumbar zippers would be nice.

Love this jacket. Comfy and soft. Plenty of pockets runs true to their size chart. Good price

This is a Quality product. Heavy duty and warm. I will use it for fall and spring activities. Worth the money.

Wonderful jacket! Fit perfectly! Love the jacket storage pockets! Perfect for the field!

This jacket is exactly what I wanted!! Great quality, warm and fits perfectly! I'm 6,0 ft 205 the XL fits great not too baggy or too tight.

Nice jacket and appears to be well made.

First of all, I did not buy it from Amazon, I bought it straight from the factory. It is super warm, fit is great, would buy again. I would have given it 5 stars but,The only con is it stinks, had to wash it 3 times before I could put it on, still had a little china stink, but tolerable, going to hang it outside for a bit and see if I can wear it or have to wash it again. (Hope amazon doesn't mind me giving a review like this)

The jacket is warm and the pockets are excellent especially the large interior one.

For once the size guide was right and I don't have to return for a more appropriate size

The shock cord at the waist came undone after a week. But over all the garment is good and warm well stitched together regardless of shock cord. Rothco please address.