High-Visibility Parka

Comments about 5.11 Tactical High-Visibility Parka:

I purchased this jacket to use as rain gear for motor escorts. On one 4 day escort event, we were rained and poured on for 3 1/2 days. This jacket kept me dry, warm and safe. Compared to the other motor officers, I was extremely visible in the diminished light conditions. Pockets are plentiful and well thought out, as well as stay dry. I would recommend this jacket to everyone.

Comments about 5.11 Tactical High-Visibility Parka:

Purchase this for use on the wheel. Generous cut, good adjustable venting, water tight and breathable. Have worn this coat on the wheel on sunny 80 degree days and 18 degree days. Can fit numerous layers under coat. I also have worn this coat on a 8 hour ride in rain and sleet and stayed dry. An adjustable waist and neck strap would make this coat better. Only problem now is I always have to ride in the rear because the coat is so bright the lead wheel man can see the location of the last wheel, me.

Service and delivery comments:

quality products, if expensive. I do try to buy my equipment at the NYPD equipment section where I still have purchasing privlages.

Comments about 5.11 Tactical High-Visibility Parka:

So I Love this Jacket, when I use it. I am a Paramedic and use it on scene of vehicle accidents and in wet weather. Granted I am in Southern California which is not known for wet weather but it does the job. The jacket breathes well when I am moving and grooving on scene. I would definatley recommend it.

My only complaint is that in the 2 year life of my first jacket it spent more days draped over the back of seat than being used. As a result, the material at the top of the back where it meets the collar wore through and tore at the seam. I know that it is simple wear and tear and as a result bought another one to replace my current jacket. My only recommendation would be to be careful how you store it.

Comments about 5.11 Tactical High-Visibility Parka:

Great fit, visibility and warmth. Bought it from Galls and when I bought the fleece liner it was definitely not 5.11 brand...It is really water resistant but I would not call it waterproof. Wish it had an ID panel on the back and front with the high viz yellow background.

Service and delivery comments:

Good products, But are very expensive. Need to provide more options for sizes, e.g. tall sizes and socks for smaller feet.

Comments about 5.11 Tactical High-Visibility Parka:

This product protects from rain, blood and trafic but its fit is very uncomfertable. The sleev length is too short the size of the sleeves would allow for 20" Biceps. The body of the coat is over generes making it difficult to work in a car accident when your coat is catching and draging on things. My build is atheletic but I need a this jacket with size large sleeves, size small body with size large shoulders. I often only were this coat for short periods of time but come winter I will were my 5.11 Responder coat in size large.

Comments about 5.11 Tactical High-Visibility Parka:

I have three problems with this jacket:
First, the full length Pit-zip can work up from bottom and expose more of your body to the elements. I'd like to see a separate, smaller Pit-zip.
Second, the zipper itself leakes. I have stood in pooring rain and blizards in the Sierra Nevadas and the water works through the zipper.
Third, I'd like a double zipper on the front so that you can take care of "nature calls" without completely unzipping the front.