REVIEW: Pentagon Patroclus Vest

Sometimes it's good to have a warm vest. But too much warmth is not good either. Especially in the transitional period or on cool early summer evenings, it's difficult to find the right balance. The Patroclus vest from PENTAGON is ideal here: sleeveless for the transition, nice and warm on the body, and in Coyote, an all-round color for the tactical area.

With a stand-up collar and reaching down to the buttocks, one is well wrapped in it. Here combined in a fine combination with Arc'teryx LEAF Naga Hoody. The ribs, which do not make the wearer look like the Michelin Man, contain fine down, not cheap plastic. PENTAGON did not skimp here.

The sleeves are finely quilted. The Patroclus comes in Black, Red, and a very good Coyote that can be combined with a lot of gear. The PCU of the American special forces also includes a sleeveless vest with Level 7a.

The inside of the collar is equipped with fine fleece. The chest pocket is not only a storage space for useful items that should be quick to hand. It also serves as the pocket for the whole jacket. If you have little storage space: stuff the whole jacket in there. Fits!

Even the two hand pockets have fleece lining to keep your fingers warm. The fabric of the Patroclus vest is Nylon Taslon Rip-stop, a durable surface that doesn't easily get damaged in the undergrowth.

Inside, the jacket is designed with thin, smooth nylon and has an additional pocket for things you want to carry discreetly. It can be tightened at the bottom hem so that it doesn't pull in.

CONCLUSION: Patroclus is an extremely practical and comfortable companion, acting as a stylish "soul warmer" to keep you nice and warm at all times. It takes up little storage space and is quickly at hand when the cold sets in.

You can find the Patroclus vest from PENTAGON, for example, at CAMOSTORE for 109.90 euros. The German representative of PENTAGON is BLACKFROG.