The old-school style of the sweatshirt in a modern edition – a combination of tradition and innovation. There are pockets both on the chest and on the sleeves, and they can be closed with either Velcro or a button according to your preference. No lower pockets. I recommend it!
The uniform sweatshirt is crafted from PolyCotton Stretch Rip-Stop fabric (composed of 50% polyester, 48% cotton, and 2% elastane). This makes it highly resistant to abrasion and tearing, while being lighter and quicker-drying than pure cotton fabric. The Raid model features a raglan construction, where the sleeves are sewn directly into the collar, eliminating shoulder seams.
This sweatshirt is secured with patch-covered buttons and offers practicality with 8 ergonomic pockets:
- two chest pockets that are buttoned,
- one on each shoulder, fastened with either Velcro or a button,
- two flat open pockets situated on the shoulder,
- two mesh inner pockets within the sweatshirt—one with a zipper and another that is open.
The pockets are fitted with handles in the form of loops, allowing you to secure your gear to avoid losing it during activities. The elbows are reinforced with a double layer of material, which serves as pockets for protective foam pads. The cuffs' width can be adjusted with Velcro.
Above the chest pockets, as well as on the pockets and shoulder flaps, velcro tapes (Velcro) are sewn to attach emblems like national flags, unit emblems, or Morale Patches, allowing you to give the sweatshirt a personalized touch.
Technical data
Color: RAL 7013
Material: 50% polyester, 48% cotton, 2% elastane
Weight: 220 g/m2
Weight: 618 g
Manufacturer: Helikon-Tex, Poland
MILITARY is the official distributor of Helikon-Tex.
Helikon-Tex is a Polish company operating since 1983, specializing in the design and manufacture of tactical, military and outdoor clothing. The brand’s range comprises clothing, backpacks, bags and various tactical accessories that have gained popularity among professionals and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Its product lines include Bushcraft – for survival enthusiasts, Law Enforcement – designed for uniformed services, and Range – aimed at shooters. The company employs modern camouflage patterns, including MultiCam, ATACS and PenCott, ensuring effective concealment in diverse terrain conditions.
| Clothing style | Tactical |
|---|---|
| Color/camouflage | Green hue |
| Material type | Synthetic-natural |
| Additional material | Cotton |
| Number of pockets | 8 |
| Main material | Polyester |
| Weight | 618 g |
| Additional material | elastane |
| Main color | RAL 7013 |
| Waterproof | No |
| Thermoactive | No |
| Velcro panel | Yes |
| No | |
| Grammage | 220 g/m2 |
| Clasp type | Buttons |
| Hood | No |
| Gender | Men's |
| Material texture | Rip-Stop (grid) |
| Material flexibility | Extensible |
| Manufacturer code | BL-RAD-SP-81 |
| Brand | Helikon |
| EAN |
Reviews with photos
Number of reviews: 8
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The sweatshirt is great – especially this color makes it look very elegant. The pockets are very spacious, and especially the internal ones are uniquely designed – the right one can hold a map, while the left one, which closes with a zipper, goes all the way to the armpit but is a bit too short for a map. In my opinion, it's another successful product from Helikon.
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This sweatshirt is really great! It's comfortable, fits well, and stands out with its unique, historical camouflage. Makes you want to roll up your sleeves and buy some shorts, too. Rhodesians never die! ;)
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The sweatshirt is very well made. Typical Helikon quality, but because of the color it heats up quickly and you can really see the dust on it.
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The Helikon RAID sweatshirt is a solid and functional product. It has an excellent cut and many practical, well-placed pockets—from classic slanted chest pockets to multi-compartment ones on the sleeves and internal zippered pockets. Another plus is the durable rip-stop material in the Rhodesian Brushstroke camouflage, which works great in Polish forests. It is definitely worth recommending.
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The Tiger Stripe patterned sweatshirt is fantastic. Below, I am posting a link to an example set with SFU Next 2 pants and a hat: https://youtu.be/nVrbq3TXdB8?si=vg7ZP-Qf3bidW6Lw
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The sweatshirt is well-made, the size matches the chart, and the cut is also good—it fits well. The material is quite thick and warm, so I wouldn't recommend it for hot days. It looks nice, with a classic woodland pattern.
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The sweatshirt is well made and durable. The large selection of colors deserves recognition. It has many pockets where you can store all the necessary items. I encourage you to try it out.
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