Tru-Spec Men’s 24-7 Tactical Softshell Jacket

6 reviews for Tru-Spec Men’s 24-7 Tactical Softshell Jacket

1. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   luddy – March 3, 2014

   
   I love this jacket!! Other reviews will tell you to forget this jacket but, I have to disagree. I really like the double zipper feature on the front hand pockets. If it’s raining or snowing, I want to be able to keep as much water out of the pockets so, the zipper from the bottom will help with this. I like the Velcro patches on the arms; nice for placing morale patches or whatever you want with Velcro. The bicep pockets are nice as well; lots of room in them to store stuff. I usually keep a small flashlight in the left bicep pocket (Fenix LD22).I’ve not tried out the rear tube pocket yet but, I can see where extra gear could be stored there; it’s a very large pocket. I could see myself potentially carrying a fleece cap or gloves in the back pocket because they would be readily available as well as out of the way. It’s just nice to have options and to keep your front hand pockets empty to reduce bulk.I have never had a jacket with the side zippers and snaps for accessing my firearm but, it certainly does come in handy. I was at the range this weekend and had my full-sized Springfield XDM in a Blackhawk Serpa Holster and it was completely covered and concealed. Then, I unzipped the side zipper and let the jacket fall to the sides of the holster; I had complete access to the firearm and the jacket never got in the way.I can say that most of the reviewers previous to me were right about the jacket not being the warmest thing on the planet. It was about 30 degree at the range this past weekend and I knew it was cold out the entire time. It wasn’t super cold but, another layer would have helped out. I also don’t like the way the sleeves are; they are extra long. I’m kind of a stumpy guy and my arms are kind of short so, I’m probably not a perfect example. The sleeves are extra long for me and they were kind of tight but, I like that they are tight. The tighter sleeves allow me to move a little better without all of the bulky mess that I experience with fleece jackets and rain jackets.As far as sizing goes, I suggest you get one size larger than you usually wear. I’m a big guy and I usually wear a 4XL in Nike clothing. I usually wear a 3XL or 3XLT in Cabela’s clothing. So, I was worried about sizing and called Tru-Spec. After talking to them, I decided on the 5XL and am glad I did. The shoulders and arms are tighter than I’m use to and the bigger size helps out a lot.

2. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Steven Gann – November 5, 2015

   
   This is a very nice looking light weight wind/water resistant jacket. The front pockets have a very large opening that has zippers at the top and bottom so you can open them from either end. There are pockets on each sleeve on the outside of each bicep, which have about 6 1/2 inch opening. I can place my hand completely inside these pockets spread my fingers (8 inch spread) and cannot touch the top to bottom. So plenty of space there. There are 8 inch zippers on each side of the jacket that also have top and bottom zippers. You can zip from the top down to allow you access the your pants pocket without having to lift your jacket up. The bottom zipper has a strap over it, if you unfasten the strap you can zip from the bottom up which separates the jacket for about 8 inches. I can see this coming in handy if you are seated, undo both sides, and this will keep the jacket from pushing up over your chin. There is another storage section across the lower back with zippers on each end which the zipper openings are about 5 inches past the side zippers. This storage area kind of reminds me of the tubular hand warms if had to describe it. Not sure what I’d use that area for, but its there. I’m former military so I appreciate the Velcro carpet on each sleeve.It feels a little stiff in the sleeves area and when sitting down it has a tendency to push up, and I don’t mean it’s board stiff. The jacket fits me very well, I ordered the XL, and I’m 6ft tall at 240lbs. Sleeves are about 3/4 inch too long on me but that is not an issue.The jacket is very nice looking and wouldn’t have a problem wearing it out on date night.

3. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Calvin T – January 14, 2016

   
   This is a quality jacket with flexibility and practicality in mind. Basically this jacket was designed to be worn with other layers so it can be adapted to most environments and temperatures. The exterior is a soft shell that is water and wind resistant. The interior is lined with a light layer of fleece that keeps you warm in mild temperatures around 55 degrees. The fit is true to size in a loose cut so you have good mobility even if you wear additional layers underneath.Adaptability:The jacket by itself can keep you warm up to about 55 degrees (This also depends if you naturally run hotter or colder). When the temperature gets cooler, you can simply wear a light fleece, hoodie or insulated jacket underneath without issue as the loose cut of the jacket is made to accommodate this. There are velcro wrist straps that easily adjust to each user’s fit and has no problems accommodating gloves. There are zippers along the sides of the jacket that open up to accommodate a waist pack or backpack (if you choose to wear it underneath). Adding a hood would be the only upgrade I would suggest so you can wear it in tougher conditions like extreme cold or rain.Flexibility:This jacket works with many different activities including hiking, cycling, and casual wear. During hiking, it has enough pockets in the front, rear and arms to carry more than your basic essentials and helps to disperse the weight well. On hiking trips I use to bring a small pack to carry snacks, water and other essentials, but with this jacket, I can simply disperse these items to all the different pockets. During colder temperatures, I like using this jacket when I’m commuting by bicycle because it gives enough mobility to wear gloves and doesn’t get in the way when I’m peddling. You can also unzip all the zippers half way to let in more air to cool you down if you get warmer.Pockets:This jacket doesn’t just have lots of pockets, but pockets that are very well engineered to accommodate a variety of items in all shapes and sizes. The front pockets are wide and tall which can fit an ipad mini or taller items like a water bottle (keep in mind if you sit down, these items will bunch up which you’ll need to unzip the sides to compensate). The front pockets are also double zippered which allows you access either from the top or bottom which is very handy if you just need to grab an item without the rest falling out or just warming your hands at the bottom. The rear pocket can fit bulkier items like a light jacket so it doesn’t get in the way, but an insulating jacket that can compact itself into a small bag would be ideal. The arm pockets are easy to open and close and is large enough fit items such as cell phones, small first aid kits, tissues….etcConclusion:Overall Tru-spec makes pretty good quality products at very reasonable prices so there’s a lot of value to be had. I haven’t noticed any weak areas like stitching or zippers in the jacket so it’s been holding up fine for the past 2 years. A few other tactical companies make similar jackets, but I recommend this one as you get quality without having to pay an arm and a leg! Being able to stick on patches on either side of the arms is a nice touch to further customize your jacket! Great balance of function and looks!

4. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   luddy – March 3, 2014

   
   I love this jacket!! Other reviews will tell you to forget this jacket but, I have to disagree. I really like the double zipper feature on the front hand pockets. If it’s raining or snowing, I want to be able to keep as much water out of the pockets so, the zipper from the bottom will help with this. I like the Velcro patches on the arms; nice for placing morale patches or whatever you want with Velcro. The bicep pockets are nice as well; lots of room in them to store stuff. I usually keep a small flashlight in the left bicep pocket (Fenix LD22).I’ve not tried out the rear tube pocket yet but, I can see where extra gear could be stored there; it’s a very large pocket. I could see myself potentially carrying a fleece cap or gloves in the back pocket because they would be readily available as well as out of the way. It’s just nice to have options and to keep your front hand pockets empty to reduce bulk.I have never had a jacket with the side zippers and snaps for accessing my firearm but, it certainly does come in handy. I was at the range this weekend and had my full-sized Springfield XDM in a Blackhawk Serpa Holster and it was completely covered and concealed. Then, I unzipped the side zipper and let the jacket fall to the sides of the holster; I had complete access to the firearm and the jacket never got in the way.I can say that most of the reviewers previous to me were right about the jacket not being the warmest thing on the planet. It was about 30 degree at the range this past weekend and I knew it was cold out the entire time. It wasn’t super cold but, another layer would have helped out. I also don’t like the way the sleeves are; they are extra long. I’m kind of a stumpy guy and my arms are kind of short so, I’m probably not a perfect example. The sleeves are extra long for me and they were kind of tight but, I like that they are tight. The tighter sleeves allow me to move a little better without all of the bulky mess that I experience with fleece jackets and rain jackets.As far as sizing goes, I suggest you get one size larger than you usually wear. I’m a big guy and I usually wear a 4XL in Nike clothing. I usually wear a 3XL or 3XLT in Cabela’s clothing. So, I was worried about sizing and called Tru-Spec. After talking to them, I decided on the 5XL and am glad I did. The shoulders and arms are tighter than I’m use to and the bigger size helps out a lot.

5. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Steven Gann – November 5, 2015

   
   This is a very nice looking light weight wind/water resistant jacket. The front pockets have a very large opening that has zippers at the top and bottom so you can open them from either end. There are pockets on each sleeve on the outside of each bicep, which have about 6 1/2 inch opening. I can place my hand completely inside these pockets spread my fingers (8 inch spread) and cannot touch the top to bottom. So plenty of space there. There are 8 inch zippers on each side of the jacket that also have top and bottom zippers. You can zip from the top down to allow you access the your pants pocket without having to lift your jacket up. The bottom zipper has a strap over it, if you unfasten the strap you can zip from the bottom up which separates the jacket for about 8 inches. I can see this coming in handy if you are seated, undo both sides, and this will keep the jacket from pushing up over your chin. There is another storage section across the lower back with zippers on each end which the zipper openings are about 5 inches past the side zippers. This storage area kind of reminds me of the tubular hand warms if had to describe it. Not sure what I’d use that area for, but its there. I’m former military so I appreciate the Velcro carpet on each sleeve.It feels a little stiff in the sleeves area and when sitting down it has a tendency to push up, and I don’t mean it’s board stiff. The jacket fits me very well, I ordered the XL, and I’m 6ft tall at 240lbs. Sleeves are about 3/4 inch too long on me but that is not an issue.The jacket is very nice looking and wouldn’t have a problem wearing it out on date night.

6. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Calvin T – January 14, 2016

   
   This is a quality jacket with flexibility and practicality in mind. Basically this jacket was designed to be worn with other layers so it can be adapted to most environments and temperatures. The exterior is a soft shell that is water and wind resistant. The interior is lined with a light layer of fleece that keeps you warm in mild temperatures around 55 degrees. The fit is true to size in a loose cut so you have good mobility even if you wear additional layers underneath.Adaptability:The jacket by itself can keep you warm up to about 55 degrees (This also depends if you naturally run hotter or colder). When the temperature gets cooler, you can simply wear a light fleece, hoodie or insulated jacket underneath without issue as the loose cut of the jacket is made to accommodate this. There are velcro wrist straps that easily adjust to each user’s fit and has no problems accommodating gloves. There are zippers along the sides of the jacket that open up to accommodate a waist pack or backpack (if you choose to wear it underneath). Adding a hood would be the only upgrade I would suggest so you can wear it in tougher conditions like extreme cold or rain.Flexibility:This jacket works with many different activities including hiking, cycling, and casual wear. During hiking, it has enough pockets in the front, rear and arms to carry more than your basic essentials and helps to disperse the weight well. On hiking trips I use to bring a small pack to carry snacks, water and other essentials, but with this jacket, I can simply disperse these items to all the different pockets. During colder temperatures, I like using this jacket when I’m commuting by bicycle because it gives enough mobility to wear gloves and doesn’t get in the way when I’m peddling. You can also unzip all the zippers half way to let in more air to cool you down if you get warmer.Pockets:This jacket doesn’t just have lots of pockets, but pockets that are very well engineered to accommodate a variety of items in all shapes and sizes. The front pockets are wide and tall which can fit an ipad mini or taller items like a water bottle (keep in mind if you sit down, these items will bunch up which you’ll need to unzip the sides to compensate). The front pockets are also double zippered which allows you access either from the top or bottom which is very handy if you just need to grab an item without the rest falling out or just warming your hands at the bottom. The rear pocket can fit bulkier items like a light jacket so it doesn’t get in the way, but an insulating jacket that can compact itself into a small bag would be ideal. The arm pockets are easy to open and close and is large enough fit items such as cell phones, small first aid kits, tissues….etcConclusion:Overall Tru-spec makes pretty good quality products at very reasonable prices so there’s a lot of value to be had. I haven’t noticed any weak areas like stitching or zippers in the jacket so it’s been holding up fine for the past 2 years. A few other tactical companies make similar jackets, but I recommend this one as you get quality without having to pay an arm and a leg! Being able to stick on patches on either side of the arms is a nice touch to further customize your jacket! Great balance of function and looks!