UF PRO® DELTA ACE PLUS GEN.3 TACTICAL JACKET

I have been searching for a great waterproof softshell jacket for a long time. That search is now over. There are so many features about this jacket that I love. First of all, it is very lightweight yet warm. This is the lightest softshell jacket I've ever had. I'm surprised it is as warm as it is given how thin it is. I love how the part of the jacket that goes around your body is tighter than most other jackets; I don't like baggy jackets. I'm a Police officer and wear my gun on duty with plain clothes. I can put this jacket on and easily tuck it down behind my gun and mags without having a ton of wadded up jacket to deal with. Other jackets I've had are somewhat baggy or puffy and require the zipper gun slit in the sides, which are never placed where I need them since I wear my gun more toward the 2 o'clock position rather than 3 which is where those slits always are. I love how comfortable it is. The interior is very soft, almost like wearing a sweater. I love the built in (but removable) pads. It is designed to give you support when carrying a bag or plate carrier, but if you're not carrying anything, it also gives your jacket more loft, which adds warmth. I love the zipper pockets; they are ample size and plentiful. I haven't used the hood yet, but I like the design. I love that this is waterproof. I've been in moderate rain with it and it kept me dry. I have not worn it in a downpour, but I'd imagine some water would get through the zippers. My only complaint (and reason for 4 stars instead of 5) is that UF Pro claims this is 100% windproof. This jacket is 90% windproof at best. The ripstop material (which covers most of the jacket) is windproof. The stretchy material under the arms is not windproof. I live in north Texas and experience a lot of wind. Some wind does get through the stretchy material. Usually not a huge deal, but when that 30 MPH wind gust is 20 degrees, you notice it. I can't speak to how this jacket would do in very cold weather. Again, I live in north Texas so 20 degrees is as cold as I've had it so far. But, this is still the best softshell jacket I've ever worn. I followed their sizing chart and it was spot on. I usually wear XL (US size) jackets. I am 6'2", 225, with broad shoulders and an athletic build, and the 3X (Eurpoean size) fit me perfectly. And I love the steel gray color!

First I like to thank customer service rep ( Aspen ) who helped me with the purchase as well as sizing. Yruly outstanding service and help. Super fast shipping, very comfortable and feel very warm even though haven't tried it yet in the outdoors. Further review in the future . Main thing it will jeep my core warm due to very little activity being power wheelchair bound. Like to thank everyone at UF Pro for such a well made garment/ apparel