Okay so normally only hardcore airsofters with lots of money get this far into the sport *cough* ALBERTANS *cough*
I'm looking at getting a new soft shell to replace my P.O.S. blackhawk level 5 softshell. So glad I got the set for only 140$ lol
I'm looking for either a level 5 or level 6. For those of you who don't know... level 5 is an all day windproof water resistant stretchy fabric, and level 6 is extremely lightweight gore-tex.
Now the level 5 jacket got me safely through the last claybank, I didn't mind getting only 40% soaked
it was slow enough that it didn't sap away all my body heat, so it was sufficient. HOWEVER, due to the type of fabric used, it's prone to abrasive wear, especially from velcro.
I have a set of ACU level 6, fantastic stuff, easy to get repair patches for it, only ripped the pants when they got snagged in barbed wire. Jackets holding up really well.
So ups and downs to level 5;
-stretchy fabric
-lightweight
-wind proof
-very breathable
-around 60-70% water resistant, more designed for light rain
-you can fit the jacket in a utility pouch
-prone to abrasive wear
ups and downs of gore-tex
-waterproof
-tough shell, abrasion resistant
-lightweight
-again, you can fit the jacket in a utility pouch
-not nearly as breathable as level 5, gotta take it off when it gets hot
-you hear that crumply noise everywhere you go
And does anyone own a propper level 5 jacket? They claim their 4way stretch fabric is highly abrasion resistant
And as for specific pattern, I'm looking for something with a hood like the propper gore-tex jacket
http://www.acu.com/style_F740887366/
I'd like to pay less than $275, but quality is quality