What is Assos’s Adventure Series?

Assos files Tactica in its Adventure Series, which it describes like this: “The ASSOS singletrack series. Mobility-enhancing fits. Built-in Protection. Flexible thermoregulating textiles. Integrated storage solutions.” The series name is on every Assos product page, next to the product’s own 1–5 ratings for endurance, racing and ride intensity.

How should I wash Assos cycling clothing?

Assos’s product pages don’t include care instructions, so follow the care label sewn into the garment. Assos sells its own Active Wear Cleanser, made for washing technical cycling clothing.

ASSOS TACTICA Shell Vest T5

Black

€148,63

~~€180,00~~ €148,63

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+3 units in stock

The essentials

Best for

Gravel
Adventure
Summer

ASSOS TACTICA Shell Vest T5 - Black

Technologies

Rated by ASSOS

Endurance
Racing
Ride intensity
Adventure
Aerodynamics
Breathability
Quick drying
Insulation
Windproof
Waterproof
Packability

Specifications

Series	Tactica \| Adventure
Fit	comfortFit
Fabric	Front Panel 100%Polyamide; Back, Neck, Pocket Insert 76%Polyamide 24%Elastane; Front Lining 88%Polypropylene 11%Elastolefin; Pocket 88%Polyamide 12%Elastane
Temperature	+12 / +20 °C

comfortFit

The TACTICA T5 mobility-enhancing fit is less aggressive than Assos’s racingFit, balancing streamlined, low-volume aerodynamics with full-motion comfort and less restriction off the bike.

Featured fabrics

The body textile, Breaker, provides a windproof shield with DWR treatment to repel water. It’s also incredibly light at just 35g/m², so it packs down to a tight, small bundle. A lining of Breath textile backs Breaker with extreme breathability and push-pull moisture management, and a rear panel of the new Sens-AIR warp-knit textile adds four-way, body-wrapping elasticity and UPF 50+.

twinDeck

A dual-layer construction that pairs a windproof, water-repellent face with an ultrabreathable, moisture-managing lining.

Reflective Detailing

Reflective elements on the shoulders increase visibility in the low-light, overcast conditions when wind and rain protection are most valuable.

Ultra-Packable

weight construction engineered specifically for low-volume storage.

When to use it

Combine with the TACTICA KIESKÄFER Bib Shorts T5 and TACTICA Jersey T5 for trail and gravel riding in variable conditions.

ASSOS TACTICA Shell Vest T5 - Black

Compare with

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Regular price	€148,63	€125,00	€190,00
Safety rating	—	—	—
Series	Tactica \| Adventure	Mille \| Endurance	Mille \| Endurance
Fit	comfortFit	regularFit	regularFit
Fabric	Front Panel 100%Polyamide; Back, Neck, Pocket Insert 76%Polyamide 24%Elastane; Front Lining 88%Polypropylene 11%Elastolefin; Pocket 88%Polyamide 12%Elastane	Main Fabric 100%PA; Sides, Back Neck 75%PA 25%EA	Main Fabric 49%Polyamide 35%Polyester 16%Elastane; Back 76%Polyamide 24%Elastane; Front Bottom 83%Polyamide 17%Elastane
Temperature	+12 / +20 °C	+12 / >+21 °C	+12 / +20 °C
Endurance	5/5	5/5	5/5
Racing	2/5	1/5	2/5
Ride intensity	2/5	3/5	3/5
Adventure	4/5	4/5	4/5
Aerodynamics	2/5	3/5	2/5
Breathability	4/5	3/5	4/5
Quick drying	4/5	4/5	3/5
Insulation	2/5	1/5	2/5
Windproof	3/5	5/5	3/5
Waterproof	1/5	1/5	3/5
Packability	4/5	5/5	4/5

ASSOS TACTICA Shell Vest T5 - Black

Size guide

Size	Chest (cm)	Chest (in)
XS	88–91	34.6–35.8
S	92–95	36.2–37.4
M	96–100	37.8–39.4
L	101–106	39.8–41.7
XL	107–113	42.1–44.5
XLG (XXL)	114–121	44.9–47.6
TIR (XXXL)	122–129	48.0–50.8

Assos sizes its jerseys, jackets and gilets by chest: measure around the fullest part. The same chart covers racingFit and regularFit; Assos publishes no inch values, so inches are converted.

How to measure

Chest: around the fullest part, under the arms. Waist: around your natural waistline. Hips: around the fullest part. Keep the tape snug but not tight.

TallaSelect your size X-SMALL SMALL MEDIUM LARGE X-LARGE XX-LARGE 2XS 3XL

Description

The first shell vest in the TACTICA series, combining weather-resistant textiles and high breathability. Ultra-packable construction requires minimal pocket space for storage. Versatility is critical in variable conditions, so Assos engineered the all-new TACTICA Shell Vest T5 to protect against wind and light precipitation while maintaining high breathability, keeping your internal microclimate protected and dry. A blend of elastic textiles creates a streamlined fit, engineered for low volume and full mobility on gravel and singletrack. The vest's lightweight construction is also ultrapackable, stowing as an afterthought to preserve pocket space for ride essentials and ASSOSOIRES.

The body textile, Breaker, provides a windproof shield with DWR treatment to repel water.
Key details: twinDeck, Reflective Detailing, Ultra-Packable
Assos temperature range: +12 / +20 °C

Available sizes