Tactical Jacket

Versatile ripstop tactical jacket with multiple equipment-access openings, concealed storage options, and a design optimized for wearing load-bearing gear underneath.

The Leo Köhler Tactical Jacket is designed for users who want to wear a duty belt or other load-bearing equipment beneath an outer layer while still maintaining direct access to their gear.

A 2-way front zipper allows the lower section of the jacket to be opened independently, while two additional side zippers at waist level provide direct access to equipment carried on the belt.

Made from a durable 50% polyester / 50% cotton ripstop fabric, the jacket is suited for military, security, professional, outdoor, and general tactical use.

Designed for Belt-Mounted Equipment

The defining feature of the jacket is its ability to provide access to equipment worn underneath.

Two side openings positioned around waist level allow direct access to a duty belt or other belt-mounted equipment without requiring the entire jacket to be removed.

This makes the jacket especially useful for users who prefer to wear their equipment underneath the outer garment.

2-Way Front Zipper

The main zipper can be opened from both the top and bottom.

Opening the lower section provides additional access to equipment while allowing the upper portion of the jacket to remain closed.

This is useful when wearing:

• Duty belts
• Load-bearing belts
• Utility equipment
• Communication gear
• Other waist-mounted accessories

Two Zippered Chest Pockets

Two side-positioned chest pockets provide secure storage for frequently used equipment.

They are suitable for items such as:

• Documents
• Gloves
• Small electronics
• Notebooks
• General personal equipment

Zippered Sleeve Pockets

Two additional zippered pockets are positioned on the sleeves.

These provide separate storage space for compact items that need to remain accessible without opening the main jacket.

Concealed Equipment Carry

The jacket is particularly well suited for situations where equipment should remain covered and less visually prominent.

This can be useful for:

• Military personnel
• Security staff
• Professional users
• Duty applications
• Training
• General tactical use

The loose outer-layer concept allows equipment to remain underneath the jacket while the dedicated access points preserve usability.

High Collar with Chin Protection

The collar can be worn raised for additional protection around the neck.

An integrated chin guard helps reduce direct zipper contact when the jacket is fully closed.

Internal Zippered Pocket

An internal zippered pocket provides secure storage for personal equipment.

An additional attached phone compartment with hook-and-loop closure keeps a smartphone or similarly sized item separated from the rest of the pocket contents.

Adjustable Waist

A waist drawcord allows the fit to be adjusted depending on clothing layers and equipment worn underneath.

This allows the jacket to be worn either:

• Relatively close to the body
• Looser over duty or tactical equipment

Durable Ripstop Fabric

The jacket is manufactured from:

50% Polyester / 50% Cotton

in a durable ripstop weave.

Ripstop construction helps limit the spread of small tears while providing a good balance of durability, comfort, and everyday wearability.

IRR-Oriented Construction

The jacket is described as infrared-safe by the manufacturer.

For the U.S. market, Mission Frontline would phrase this more accurately as IRR-oriented, meaning the material is intended to reduce infrared reflectance compared with conventional civilian fabrics.

It should not be interpreted as making the wearer invisible to night-vision or infrared observation systems.

Key Features

• Tactical ripstop jacket
• Designed for wearing belt-mounted equipment underneath
• 2-way front zipper
• Two waist-level equipment-access zippers
• Two zippered chest pockets
• Two zippered sleeve pockets
• High collar
• Integrated chin guard
• Internal zippered pocket
• Internal phone compartment with hook-and-loop closure
• Adjustable waist drawcord
• Suitable for concealed or discreet equipment carry
• IRR-oriented material
• Durable 50/50 polyester-cotton construction
• Manufactured by Leo Köhler

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer: Leo Köhler
Material: 50% Polyester / 50% Cotton
Fabric: Ripstop
Front Closure: 2-Way Zipper
Chest Pockets: 2 Zippered
Sleeve Pockets: 2 Zippered
Waist Access Openings: 2 Zippered
Internal Storage: Zippered Pocket + Phone Compartment
Collar: High Collar with Chin Guard
Waist Adjustment: Drawcord
Infrared Properties: IRR-Oriented

Mission Frontline Take

This jacket stands out because the access features are actually designed around equipment worn underneath the garment.

A normal field or softshell jacket can easily block access to a duty belt. Here, the 2-way front zipper and dedicated side openings solve that problem without requiring the jacket to remain completely open.

That makes it particularly useful for users who want a more discreet outer layer over their equipment or simply prefer to keep belt-mounted gear protected underneath the jacket.

The 50/50 ripstop fabric also keeps the concept relatively straightforward: durable enough for professional and outdoor use without turning the jacket into an overly heavy technical shell.

For customers looking for a Leo Köhler tactical outer layer specifically designed around access to concealed or covered load-bearing equipment, this is a very practical option.