Nice. Provides a little warmth, protects against wind. Don’t expect extraordinary breathability parameters – it’s “just” Helikon. Good for the forest, for camping. For 178 cm and 83 kg, size M over a t-shirt fits perfectly.
Helikon-Tex Mistral Anorak Softshell Jacket - PenCott WildWood
Anorak-type jacket made from elastic softshell fabric StormStretch. The material provides wind protection, while ensuring good ventilation. It is suitable for hiking. The fabric is coated with a Teflon layer that protects against wind, and with regular renewal of the DWR coating, also against light rain and snow.
StormStretch nylon material, polyester lining
The outer material is nylon StormStretch fabric, which has been coated with protective DWR coatings and Teflon Chemours with hydrophobic properties, effectively reducing absorption and protecting against dirt, increasing the jacket's resistance to adverse terrain conditions. Additionally, the material is made using 2-Way Elastic technology and is characterized by high flexibility and resistance to abrasions and tears.
The lining is made from polyester ensuring optimal thermal comfort. The jacket is fastened with a half-zipper from the renowned YKK company. Air circulation is aided by underarm vents.
5 practical pockets
The model is equipped with 5 pockets closed with YKK zippers:
- two classic hip pockets
- one external kangaroo pocket with organizer
- two on the shoulders
Velcro panels on the shoulders
The shoulders are stitched with Velcro panels allowing for the attachment of any patches or emblems, such as a national flag, unit emblem, or so-called Morale Patches.
Hood with drawstring
Adjustable hood equipped with a drawstring, allowing it to be fitted and increasing head protection against rain and cold.
main features
- flexible StormStretch softshell
- wind protection
- good breathability and ventilation
- DWR hydrophobic coating
- Teflon Chemours coating
- dirt resistance
- 2-Way Elastic technology
- high mechanical resistance
- underarm vents
- YKK half-zip
- adjustable hood
- five pockets
- Velcro panels on the shoulders
Militaria.pl is the official distributor of Helikon-Tex.
Helikon-Tex is a Europe-based brand delivering trusted quality and accountable manufacturing founded in 1983, specializing in the production of tactical, military and outdoor clothing. It offers a wide range of products such as clothing, backpacks, bags and tactical accessories, which have gained recognition among both uniformed services and outdoor enthusiasts. Its offer includes distinctive product lines such as Bushcraft - dedicated to survival enthusiasts, Law Enforcement - designed for uniformed services, and Range - created for shooters. Helikon-Tex uses modern camouflage patterns, such as MultiCam, ATACS and PenCott, ensuring adaptation to various terrain conditions.
| Insulation | No |
|---|---|
| Clothing style | Trekking |
| Color/camouflage | Camouflage |
| Material texture | Twill (smooth) |
| Membrane | No |
| Gender | Men's |
| Number of pockets | 5 |
| Hood | Yes |
| Camouflage | PenCott WildWood |
| Main material | 98% nylon |
| Additional material | 2% elastane |
| Weight | 622 g |
| Waterproof | No |
| Velcro panel | No |
| Cut | Loose |
| Clasp type | Zipper |
| Manufacturer code | KU-MSL-NL-45- |
| Brand | Helikon-Tex |
| EAN |
The velcro panel is an area with sewn-on Velcro tape that allows easy attachment of various additional items, such as patches or pockets.
YKK zippers are high-quality zippers commonly used in clothing and accessories, manufactured by the Japanese YKK Corporation - one of the world's largest zipper manufacturers.
Lightweight softshell fabric that provides protection from wind and light rain. The fabric is stretchable and provides freedom of movement during various activities.
Reviews with photos
Review summary
Number of reviews: 20
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Pretty decent jacket. It’s a softshell with no insulation, so it’s very versatile. On warmer days you can wear it over just a t-shirt, on colder days over a sweatshirt, and in winter on a down jacket as an extra windproof layer or as protection against ripping, for example in dense vegetation. Importantly, the Wildwood camouflage is less green and has more sand tones, making it more versatile. It looks similar to the photo.
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Excellent softshell in the Anorak formula. Plenty of pockets, vents, high level of workmanship, and of course, the materials used are also top tier. I recommend it.
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Flexible construction – great for hiking with a backpack, but for working by the campfire Woodsman or Pilgrim is better because of the materials used – but it dries quickly, is super comfortable, resistant to light rain and wind – very good product.
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The jacket protects well against light and moderate wind. For the green version, with a thermal layer underneath at low temperatures, you don’t feel the cold. When you get hot, the underarm zippers ventilate excess heat well.
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Softshell anorak for any condition, with a large pocket that, due to its size, can serve as a chest pack, and when carrying it in a backpack transport pocket, it works similarly to the Windrunner. The material effectively protects even against strong winds. Personally, I used it together with OTP pants as a set that combines protection against tough weather conditions with good breathability during long marches.
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Wonderful product. It’s a pity I didn’t get the right size, but the fantastic store offers a good exchange option. Compared to a jacket with a zipper, an anorak may seem like a worse solution. At least until you test the advantages of the anorak.
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Reliable Helikon Mistral Anorak Softshell jacket in black! Excellent material quality and great workmanship. Perfect protection against wind and rain! 👍👍👍👍👍
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In my opinion, this is a very good jacket. The hood is functional. In light rain and temperatures from 0 to 10 degrees, I neither froze nor got soaked. In lower temperatures, I wore a thin longsleeve underneath; in warmer, rainy days, a heatgear-type t-shirt.
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Very nice jacket. Lightweight, takes up little space when folded. Cool pockets with compartments. Perfectly protects against wind and light rain, I also like the zippered sleeves under the armpits. The only downside for me is the somewhat 'shapeless' hood, which doesn’t look so good.
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Great material, great workmanship. I have been wearing and using it every day for several days. Great pockets on the sleeves for a phone or other small stuff like keys. The front pocket is very roomy, with practical compartments. I waterproofed it so it's also suitable for light rain. I recommend it. Very functional jacket.
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Very well designed, sturdy and comfortable jacket. I recommend it!
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Great windproof jacket, really light. I’ve only worn it once, but I already know it meets my expectations. I had doubts about the size, but XL turned out to be a good choice. Overall, highly recommended.
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I bought it based on the size chart and even with some wiggle room, but the anorak turned out to be far too tight. Especially if I wanted to wear a flannel and/or fleece underneath. For a man who is 179cm/90 kg with a bit of a tactical belly and some chest, the ideal size is XXL in my opinion. Then it’s easy to put on and take off, and doesn’t restrict movement. Besides that, the kangaroo pocket is great. I recommend it.
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Great product, it works well. I recommend it!
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