Condor Men's Pocket

I recently got this black fleece Condor jacket, and I’m thrilled with it. The fit is spot-on – it’s comfortable without being too loose, and the cut gives it a great look. The construction feels high-quality, from the fabric to the stitching. The fleece is warm and soft, perfect for cooler weather, and the black color looks sleek and versatile.Overall, I’m really impressed with the quality and design of this jacket.

Excellent to outstanding outer fleece. I’m 5’10” (used to be 5’11.5” thank you Marine Corps) and about 180 lbs. I’ve worn a lot of kit in 30 yrs with USMC in almost every conflict we have been privileged to be a part of since 1990. This is an outstanding piece of equipment especially if paired with Condor’s grid fleece. This is not a FROG garment, be advised. Price point, quality, functionality, and features are best in class. I wear a large T-shirt but have a larger chest than normal so have trouble finding things I can wear especially with under layers. This jacket fits fine as a large with room for layers underneath. If you are new to tactical clothing, don’t size yourself on the new “skinny fit scale” that seems to be the norm today for folks who don’t darken the gym door. Think: “what fit do I need to move, shoot (yes, get into some dynamic poses), and layer”. This jacket fits the mission profile. Good features. Extendable sleeves handy when you pile on layers. One drawback: made in China. Love Condor. Love their guys (talked at length at the 2020 SHOT Show.). Must figure out how to make your superior designs in, at least, Vietnam (used to do negotiations with the Vietnamese Joint Staff 2010 to 2011...good folks). I will seek out other Condor products in the future as they are combat oriented whereas 5.11 (love them) tend to be my go to for concealed carry...they are somewhat “contractor” and law enforcement oriented in my assessment but make good products. Condor is not Crye Precision (clothing) class but make a good, sturdy product you can train in with confidence, at least in this great jacket.

I was looking to replace my old ECWCS fleece that was beginning to show signs of age (holes in pockets, pilling on the exterior, etc) so I started looking for a suitable replacement. My research kept coming up with great reviews for the Condor Alpha fleece. The price was VERY reasonable so I ordered.My package arrived 2 business days after I ordered it - on Christmas eve. I am a bigger guy - 6ft and 240 lbs - but I didn't like the loose and bulky fit of my old fleece so I ordered an XL in black. The Condor is a very good fit for me, even with all the crap I have stuffed into the pockets - just snug enough to wear as a layer under a water/wind proof shell or heavier coat if needed. I like that the back side of the jacket is a little longer than the front so that it doesn't ride up and expose your back to the cold when you bend over. That being said, I would like it a bit longer all around so if you're tall, you might want to order one size larger. The sleeves are the perfect length for me and don't limit the ability to bend my arms when I use the thumb holes.Pros:- Warm. I wore this out of the box, for an hour long walk at dusk on Christmas eve with just a long sleeve t-shirt underneath. It kept me warm the whole time. The wind block on the zipper was very effective.The extended sleeves with thumb holes are a nice feature.- Seems well constructed. The fleece is very tight. Zippers don't seem to be super heavy duty but I haven't had any issues so far.- Pockets! There are 4 exterior pockets and two interior. I love the sleeve and chest pockets - perfect for a cell phone. Both of these have headphone passthroughs so you can carry your cell phone or radio in an interior pocket and route the wire(s) without getting tangled in them. The interior pockets are well designed so that stuff won't be falling out if you're moving around a lot. For daily use I carry my wallet, a bluetooth earpiece, a fleece watch cap and a glasses case with some micro "survival" gear and it all fits with no problems.Cons:- A little on the short side. As I said, if you're tall, you may want to order a size up for the lower torso and sleeve length.- No arm pit zippers. I loved the pit zippers on my old fleece but they did let the wind in on really cold days so this could be a positive feature as well. It would be nice to cool things down a bit when things start to heat up.I wear this every day and so far, I'm very happy with this fleece.