Kitanica

TACS Softshell

$239.25 USD $319.00
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Color: Ranger Green
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Description

Engineered for the Elements. Built for the Mission.

The Kitanica TACS Softshell is a high-performance tactical jacket engineered to dominate in the harshest conditions. Built with a rugged Exotex® outer shell and advanced Vaporloft® 450 insulation, this three-layer softshell delivers superior wind, water, and abrasion resistance. The breathable, waterproof membrane ensures you stay dry, comfortable, and mission-ready in any environment.

Weather-Resistant Durability: The stretch-woven Exotex® fabric is windproof, water-resistant, and built to withstand abrasion, making it ideal for unpredictable environments.

Lightweight Warmth: 200 GSM polyester fleece insulation delivers warmth without bulk, providing comfort and breathability during intense activity in cold, wet, or windy conditions.

Engineered for Mobility: Four-way stretch, articulated sleeves, and gusseted underarms ensure maximum mobility for unrestricted movement during tactical operations or backcountry expeditions. Adjustable cuffs, hood, and waist hem provide a dialed-in fit.

Heat Regulation: Vented underarm gussets allow heat to escape during high-output activity, keeping you comfortable when the intensity rises.

Purpose-Built Storage. Tactical Advantage. Stay organized with 12 strategically placed pockets, including:

- Dual zippered chest pockets for easy access to essentials.

- Bicep-mounted pockets with integrated pen tubes for quick organization.

- Forearm admin pocket for fast access to tools and gear.

Whether you're navigating rugged terrain, executing tactical operations, or braving unpredictable weather, the TACS Softshell is built for those who demand durability, performance, and adaptability in the toughest environments.

Specifications

  • Fabric
    Softshell Fabric made with
    • Face fabric content: 92% Nylon 8% Spandex 230G/M2
    • Backing fabric content: 100% Polyester (Micro-polar fleece),200G/M2
    • Membrane: TP
    • Water resistance (Hydrostatic Pressure test): 8000mm +
    • Water Vapor transmission: 4500mm +
    • Nylon Taslan trim fabric
  • Zipper
    Ideal® Zippers No. 5 coil on pockets, Delrin Tooth on center front

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Features

Pockets & Storage

  • 12 Pockets
  • Covered pen tubes
  • Mesh pocket backing
  • 4 Chest pockets, 2 Outside with hook & loop and 2 inside with Zipper
  • “Hand warmer” pockets with zipper

Reinforcement & Durability

  • Breathable micro-loft fleece with durable stretch nylon outer fabric for abrasion resistance, insulation, and weather protection
  • Articulated sleeve design with hook & loop cuffs

Utility & Functionality

  • Underarm Zippered Gussets 
  • Contoured Sleeves 
  • Fully adjustable hood with rear cinch and hood opening with draw cords
  • Sweep shock cord around waist for an optimized fit
  • Left bicep pocket with pen tubes and embroidered cover
  • Right bicep pocket with hook & loop loop patch
  • zippered forearm pocket

    Zippered forearm pocket for easy access to essential gear.

  • water resistant

    Built with Exotex® and Vaporloft® 450, this three-layer softshell offers superior protection and all-weather comfort.

  • covered pen tubes

    A zippered bicep pocket with a covered pen tube keeps essentials secure and within reach.

Technical Specifications

  • Water Resistant

  • Thermal

  • Breathable

  • Durable

BUILT TO ENDURE

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Customer Reviews

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Glenn H.
Mark I Tactical Fleece on Steroids

I bought a Mark I jacket way back when Kitanica was a new company. Although I rarely wore the Mark I jacket, I constantly wore the zip-in fleece. For over 10 years I wore it whenever the weather turned colder. I had to replace the velcro due to wear and age. Even after a decade the jacket material remained new looking. The only tell the age of the jacket was over a decade was the paint on the black metal zippers was fading. When I saw Kitanica was essentially making the tactical fleece with a hood I bought one. This one was made in the Philippines, not the USA. That said, the quality, material, and warmth was identical to the original one. The addition of the hood threw me at first, as I wasn't used to having one, but as soon as the cold spring rains started, I was glad I had it. The inner pockets are slightly reconfigured, but more useful, and the hand warming pockets are now real pockets, not a passthrough to the larger inner compartment on the original fleece. The addition of the extra zip pockets on the arms and to the side of the two main chest pockets make the fleece far more capable from a storage perspective. All in all, Kitanica took one of the best items in my wardrobe and brought it to the next level. It won't zip into a Mark I jacket, but it stands on its own, nevertheless.

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Randi A.
quality coat

I appreciated the detail of this softshell, I is however a little stiff, but I suspect that will change with usage.

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Henry B.
Almost perfect!!!

Almost perfect!!! I’m usually not that generous, but hey, this is a KITANICA product.

As a tall guy who has spent a lifetime dealing with sleeves that are too short, the TACS sleeves are long enough to provide complete freedom of movement without binding in the least!!!

Plenty of pockets, intelligently located and easy to to open / close. The Velcro tapes on the cuffs and hood are big time durable. And the drawstring adjusters are in the right places for great control and easy access.

Comfortable in 65 degrees down to 45 degrees with wind chill in the 30’s. With a Tamarack or other hoodie underneath, I’m sure it will go quite a bit colder.

The fabrics live up to their description - durable and resilient - and yet really soft and flexible.

Only 1 thing I can think of as an improvement would be a 2-way zipper.

Thanks for a grand slam, KITANICA!!!