What kind of jacket did I buy?

I stopped by a second-hand/new old stock gear store recently and wasn’t really looking for a jacket, but I found one that caught my eye. I decided to grab it on my way out.

The store tag says “Patagonia Hard Shell Coyote,” but there are no manufacturer tags anywhere on the jacket itself. It’s well-made, with seam-taped construction, clean stitching, YKK zippers, pit zips, a great hood, mesh inside pockets, sleeve pockets, and Velcro for morale patches.

I’m guessing it’s some kind of tactical line or military issue, possibly MARS, but I can’t find anything similar online.

What do you all think? I haven’t tested it in the rain yet, but I’m curious about what this could be.

It sounds like a PCU Level 6 Gore-Tex jacket. Wash it and apply DWR to the exterior, and it’ll be as good as new. Nice find!

I found a Patagonia rain shell at a thrift store once that didn’t have exterior labels because it was a military contract item. Mine was gray, though, and had a different configuration.

I’m just commenting to follow this thread, but it kind of looks like a Helly Hansen jacket to me. I could be wrong, though.

What a score! Nice find.

Is it wrong that I now feel like I need one of these in my pack?

Could be the A6 jacket from Beyond Clothing. Their stuff is high-quality, but they change up the designs often, so it’s hard to track specific models.

Ren said:
Could be the A6 jacket from Beyond Clothing. Their stuff is high-quality, but they change up the designs often, so it’s hard to track specific models.

That’s what I’m leaning toward now. It looks very similar to their other jackets. Thanks for the insight!

Looks like a solid Gore-Tex shell. Great find!

It looks almost identical to my Patagonia Gore-Tex jacket, just a different color. Mine is amazing in heavy rain.

Did you check the other side of the interior for a tag? Sometimes it’s hidden in an odd spot.

Val said:
Did you check the other side of the interior for a tag? Sometimes it’s hidden in an odd spot.

I looked again and found a tag in the pocket—it’s made of eVent Waterproof fabric and made in the USA, but there’s still no manufacturer branding.

Could be something made by Propper International.

I need to find a shop like that. Amazing find!

Well, it’s a jacket. That’s for sure!

Presley said:
Well, it’s a jacket. That’s for sure!

There’s always one! Haha, thanks for the laugh.

Looks like the Wild Things Hard Shell Jacket SO 1.0 in Coyote.

Might be someone’s old coat, but it’s definitely a great find.

The hood’s drawstring makes me think it might be designed for cycling—big enough to fit over a helmet with the cinch for adjustments. Regardless, awesome find!

Sloane said:
The hood’s drawstring makes me think it might be designed for cycling—big enough to fit over a helmet with the cinch for adjustments. Regardless, awesome find!

Or maybe military for the same reason. The hood’s bill is really sturdy.