UF PRO Delta Eagle Gen. 3 Tactical Softshell Jacket

This article is sponsored by TACWRK.

A tactical softshell jacket from UF Pro. I didn’t use Generation 2 myself, so here I’m only focusing on Generation 3 without comparing the differences.

Here’s the jacket in stone-gray olive. I wear size 3XL at 1.92m, mainly due to my forearms.

Collar and Hood

The collar has a comfortable height. It’s wide enough to fit a neck gaiter underneath.

The collar can be adjusted with a cord stopper. The hood is hidden in the collar, rolled up, and secured with four snap buttons.

The hood has no rear adjustment.

Inside the hood, there is a visor-like feature that secures it to the head. The visor’s headband is adjustable with Velcro.
   

Thanks to this secure fit and the design, the hood barely obstructs the field of view.

Pockets

The jacket has two front pockets.

The pocket zippers are concealed.

Inside, the pockets are lined with mesh material against the body.

Each upper arm has a pocket with a Velcro patch.

Behind the Velcro patch is a slot for a pen.

The upper arm pockets are also lined with mesh.

There’s an internal mesh pocket on the left side.

Ventilation

A generous zipper on each side can be opened from the top for ventilation.

Or you can open it from the bottom for access to belt pouches. However, the shock cord at the hem prevents it from opening fully.

At the bottom of the zipper, you can see the shock cord for adjusting the hem.

Other Features

The sleeve cuffs are adjustable with Velcro.

The outer material is Ripstop and provides some water resistance.

The seams, however, don’t appear to be sealed, so water may seep in through the shoulder seams during prolonged rainfall.
 

The jacket has padding under the lining made of spacer fabric. This padding is built-in and therefore not visible in the photo.

The front zipper has a flap on both the outside and inside and doesn’t open from the bottom.

There are also two cord stoppers at the front to tighten the hem of the jacket.

Infrared

Here’s a photo of the jacket taken with a modified DSLR camera with a 720nm IR filter. The jacket appears quite bright in IR. The pants in the photo are the Striker ULT in Multicam.

Conclusion

I’ve been using this jacket for several months now. I particularly like the generous ventilation under the arms, as softshell jackets can quickly become too warm during activity.

Rain Protection
The jacket can handle short rain showers. For prolonged rain, a hardshell is still necessary.

Wind Protection
The jacket reliably protects against wind since the softshell material is used on all sides.

Cold Protection
The fleece material provides some protection against the cold, but it’s not a dedicated cold-weather jacket.

Intended Use
This jacket is ideal for protecting against wind over extended periods in fluctuating weather when temperatures aren’t warm. I’d generally wear it up to around 15°C, although that depends on activity intensity. The zippers provide quick ventilation when needed.
It would also be suitable for winter activities, but I’ll test it further in the coming winter and update this review.
If you’re looking for a jacket primarily to carry in a backpack and wear occasionally, it might be better to choose a different one. This jacket combines a thin wind jacket with a fleece layer, so the weight isn’t negligible.

Final Thoughts
A great softshell jacket for activities in wind and light rain. The internal padding promises a good climate and increased comfort when used with a plate carrier.
I haven’t used this jacket extensively yet, so I’ll continue to update this review in the future.