The Helikon-Tex Alpha Tactical Jacket Grid Fleece OD Green is a lightweight and versatile tactical fleece designed as an insulating mid-layer within the Urban Tactical Line®. This improved version of the original Alpha Jacket features additional Velcro panels for patches and two practical bicep pockets, making the jacket perfectly suited to the needs of tactical users.
Thanks to its compact and lightweight design, the Alpha Tactical is easy to fold up and carry in a rucksack or kit bag. This means you’ll always have an extra layer of insulation to hand when the temperature drops.
Lightweight insulation with Grid Fleece
The Alpha Tactical Jacket is made from Grid Fleece, a breathable fabric that effectively retains heat without feeling heavy. As a result, the jacket offers excellent insulation in cold conditions, whilst efficiently wicking away body heat and moisture.
The mesh lining enhances comfort and improves ventilation, ensuring the jacket remains comfortable even during prolonged periods of physical activity.
Designed for tactical and everyday use
The Alpha Tactical is designed as a base layer that can be combined perfectly with a softshell or hardshell. In mild weather conditions, the fleece can also be worn as an outer layer without any problems.
For added functionality, the jacket features two bicep pockets in which small accessories can be easily stored. Thanks to the integrated Velcro panels, you can quickly attach name, unit or morale patches.
Weighing just 573 grams, the jacket remains comfortable during prolonged use and adds hardly any extra weight to your kit.
Practical insights
The Helikon-Tex Alpha Tactical Jacket is popular amongst airsoft players, outdoor enthusiasts, security staff and professionals looking for a lightweight yet warm fleece. Thanks to its compact size, the jacket is easy to carry as a spare insulating layer during outdoor activities, training sessions or operational use.
The OD Green version blends in perfectly with tactical gear and natural surroundings.
Who is the Helikon-Tex Alpha Tactical Jacket suitable for?
The Helikon-Tex Alpha Tactical Jacket Grid Fleece OD Green is ideal for airsoft players, bushcraft enthusiasts, hikers, outdoor enthusiasts, security staff and professionals looking for a lightweight, warm and versatile tactical fleece.
Key features
- Genuine Helikon-Tex product
- Alpha Tactical Jacket
- Part of the Urban Tactical Line®
- Lightweight Grid Fleece
- Excellent insulating intermediate layer
- Breathable design
- Mesh lining for extra comfort
- Compact and foldable
- Easy to carry in a rucksack or kit bag
- Suitable as a mid-layer under a softshell or hardshell
- Can also be worn on its own
- Two bicep bags
- Velcro panels for patches
- Lightweight design
- Weight: 573 grammes
- Colour: OD Green
Common mistakes
- Wear the fleece in rainy or windy conditions, combined with a softshell or hardshell, for optimum protection.
- Store the coat in a dry place to preserve its insulating properties.
- Check in advance which patches you want to attach to the Velcro panels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this jacket suitable as an outer layer?
Yes. In dry conditions, the Alpha Tactical can be worn on its own. In rain or strong winds, a softshell or hardshell is recommended as an outer layer.
What type of fleece is used?
The jacket is made from Grid Fleece, which combines warmth with light weight and good breathability.
Does the jacket have storage pockets?
Yes. The Alpha Tactical has two bicep pockets for small accessories.
Can I attach patches?
Yes. The jacket features Velcro panels to which patches can easily be attached.
How heavy is the jacket?
The Helikon-Tex Alpha Tactical Jacket weighs approximately 573 grams.
Choose a lightweight, warm and versatile insulating layer with the Helikon-Tex Alpha Tactical Jacket Grid Fleece OD Green, ideal for tactical use, outdoor activities and everyday comfort.
