Highlander Forces Tactical Hirta Jacket - Olive

Bought in July, I haven't taken it off since! It's very lightweight, compact, and really windproof. I've used it by the sea, in the mountains, for bike rides... In short, it's great for many uses and it's still in good condition even though its lightness made me think it might be fragile. I got it in green. I usually wear a size M, and its M size still allows me to wear it over a sweater as a third layer. I recommend it!

This is a Highlander jacket from Scotland, and as for its quality, there’s nothing to be amazed about. You have to remove the protruding threads yourself, and the seams aren’t always straight. However, considering the price (119.99 PLN on promotion), you can overlook these shortcomings. I like its style, large pockets, and the flexibility of the material. It will also work well as a light windbreaker. I usually choose size M (I’m 170 cm tall and have a 97 cm chest), but when I put it over a Helikon Alpha Tactical fleece, it’s already too tight. That’s why I took L, which is looser, though not significantly longer. I also noticed that my green model has noticeably wider sleeves than the Coyote version in the same size. I suspected it was a defect, so I ordered another Coyote, but here too the sleeves are strongly tapered. Even the L over the Helikon fleece isn’t comfortable. Ultimately, I kept the green Highlander version and gave up on the brown one, even though I liked the color too and wanted to wear them interchangeably.

Great jacket, it protects perfectly from the wind, yet it is breathable and doesn’t overheat (you won’t get sweaty in it), so windy summer days at the seaside were very comfortable with it. The fit is comfortable, but more tailored (slim-fit), so if you plan to wear a thicker sweatshirt underneath, it’s better to choose a size larger than usual.