Lightweight Insulated Jacket – German Flecktarn / IRR

Lightweight cold-weather protection built for demanding conditions.

The Lightweight Insulated Jacket combines weather protection, low-bulk insulation, and professional field-oriented features in a lightweight cold-weather package.

A waterproof and breathable ePTFE membrane works together with DuPont™ Sorona® Aura insulation to provide protection against wind, precipitation, and cold without the bulk of a traditional heavy winter parka.

The durable nylon outer shell is designed to block wind and moisture while allowing excess body heat and moisture to escape during activity.

An integrated helmet-compatible hood provides additional protection in deteriorating weather conditions and can be completely stowed inside the collar when not required.

For static periods and cold-weather use, two large fleece-lined hand pockets provide additional warmth, while multiple internal and arm pockets keep essential equipment organized and accessible.

The outer fabric also features an IRR treatment designed to reduce infrared reflectance, making the jacket particularly suitable for military-oriented and professional applications.

Key Features

• Lightweight insulated cold-weather jacket
• DuPont™ Sorona® Aura insulation
• Waterproof ePTFE membrane
• Windproof construction
• Breathable construction
• IRR-treated outer fabric designed to reduce infrared reflectance
• Integrated helmet-compatible hood
• Hood stows inside the collar
• Elastic cuffs
• Two-way YKK® front zipper
• Internal storm flap
• Two large two-way YKK® exterior pockets
• Exterior pockets lined with fleece for additional hand warmth
• Two internal mesh pockets with YKK® zippers
• Right upper-arm pocket with YKK® zipper
• Internal elastic organizer and attachment loop inside arm pocket
• Hook-and-loop panels on both sleeves for ID, flag, unit, or morale patches
• Patch panels: approx. 3.9 × 2.8 in / 10 × 7 cm
• Includes compression sack
• Packable construction

Temperature Rating

Designed for use down to approximately:

5°F / -15°C

Temperature performance is based on manufacturer specifications. Actual comfort depends on activity level, base layers, wind, moisture, exposure time, and individual cold tolerance.

Color

German Flecktarn – 5-Color

Packed Size

Approx. 13 × 11 in / 33 × 28 cm

Weight

Approx. 34.6 oz / 2.16 lb / 980 g in size Large

Materials

Outer Shell: 100% Nylon with ePTFE membrane
Insulation: 100% Polyester – DuPont™ Sorona® Aura
Lining: 100% Nylon

Important – Factory Second / 2nd Quality

This item is brand-new but classified as a factory second from the initial production run.

Minor cosmetic or manufacturing imperfections may be present, including:

• Uneven or imperfect stitching
• Loose or protruding threads
• Drawcords or elastic cords of varying or excessive length
• Minor cosmetic finish variations

According to the manufacturer, these imperfections do not affect the functional performance of the jacket.

Please purchase with this classification in mind.

Mission Frontline Take

This jacket is an interesting option for anyone who wants insulation and weather protection in one relatively lightweight layer.

The Sorona® Aura insulation keeps the bulk manageable, while the ePTFE membrane adds a level of wind and moisture protection you normally wouldn't get from a conventional insulated midlayer.

We particularly like the stowable helmet-compatible hood. It gives you proper weather coverage when needed but disappears into the collar when you're running the jacket under equipment or simply don't need it.

The fleece-lined hand pockets are another small feature that makes a noticeable difference during static periods in cold weather.

For us, the combination of German Flecktarn, IRR treatment, weather protection, and low-bulk insulation makes this a particularly interesting cold-weather layer for field use, training, outdoor work, and military-oriented applications.

There is one obvious tradeoff: this is a factory-second item. Minor cosmetic or manufacturing imperfections should be expected. If you need a cosmetically perfect jacket, this isn't the right option. If function matters more than perfect finishing, it offers a lot of technical capability for the money.