Women’s tactical clothing: build your kit

At Helikon-Tex, we know how to combine tactical functionality with everyday style. Our women’s line for active women is no different – it combines practicality, durability, and fashion. Here, you’ll find the perfect outfit for everything from mountain hikes and dynamic workouts to urban adventures. Women’s tactical clothing without pockets? Makes no sense. Unergonomic cuts? Absurd. This guide presents only the best options to ensure every activity is even more comfortable.  

Start with the basics – comfortable essentials for the top and bottom

First up on our EDC (everyday carry) clothing list is the comfortable Women’s Slim Organic T-Shirt. Made from high-quality cotton with a hint of elastane, it’s super soft and stretchy. Its cut flatters the silhouette, and the wide range of muted colors is another plus. If you’re looking for something equally comfortable but more elegant, check out the Women’s Polo UTL, featuring a glasses loop and a non-rolling collar. It’s crafted from TopCool Lite material, which doesn’t wrinkle or pill, wicks moisture away, and dries quickly.  

Are you looking for comfortable women’s tactical clothing for workouts? Our Hoyden Range Tights won’t disappoint you, no matter what you’re training. The stretchy, moisture-wicking fabric with a UPF 50 rating will protect you from UV radiation, and two YKK zippered pockets provide storage for small essentials. These tights are also perfect for everyday wear or as an insulating layer under other clothing.  

Pants designed for the outdoors, tailored for the city

Whether on a mountain expedition, training at the shooting range, working in the field, or on an urban mission, our tactical pants will keep up with you during every activity while maintaining a discreet and stylish appearance. Here are two best-selling options:  

Women’s Urban Tactical Pants

The Women’s UTP Pants feature a modern cut made from durable, stretchable fabric. Each of the 12 pockets is designed to carry magazines, a folding knife, a small first aid kit, or a multitool while still giving you total flexibility in how to use them. An elastic waistband, wide belt loops, and reinforced knees are standard features for us. If you love denim, check out the denim version of these pants.  

Women’s Outdoor Tactical Pants 

These pants are built with durability and mobility in mind and are designed to withstand tough conditions while ensuring all-day comfort. Made with VersaStretch® fabric, these trekking pants offer excellent breathability and four-way stretch. They have eight functional pockets, and special protective pads can be placed on the knees. Additionally, the entire pants are coated with a water-repellent DWR finish. Just slip them on and head outdoors!  

Tropical mission or heat in the city? Choose a skirt or shorts

If you love women’s tactical clothing but don’t want to give up on classic styling, no problem – we’ve combined the best of both in our UTL Skirt. It’s abrasion-resistant, and the material used is lightweight, breathable, and quick-drying. Thanks to the ten thoughtfully designed pockets, you can carry your wallet, phone, or keys with peace of mind. The skirt is also available in a denim version. Not for you? For warm-weather activities, we also recommend the shorter OTP pants, made from lightweight Versastrech Lite® material that doesn’t restrict movement. The 8.5″ length doesn’t compromise functionality – the OTP Shorts still have eight pockets, wide belt loops, and carabiner loops. 

The opposite end – insulation and protection: jacket, fleece, or shirt?

Choose your women’s tactical clothing allies to provide reliable protection when it gets cold, damp, or unpleasant. We have prepared the appropriate options based on the severity of the adverse conditions.  

Soft shirt and lightweight softshell

For slight temperature changes or when you want to throw on something with long sleeves, reach for our Marigold Shirt. The classic plaid pattern in three variants and the softness-adding Sorona fibers from DuPont will make it your favorite everyday piece. If the chill is accompanied by light rain or wind, you’ll feel comfortable in the Gunfighter softshell. It resembles an ordinary jacket, but its low-profile character hides many tactical, professional solutions. 

Thicker fleece and insulated jacket

For harsh cold, the Cumulus Heavy Fleece Hoodie is the perfect solution. This universal outdoor fleece with an anatomical cut provides advanced thermal insulation and excellent breathability, plus it has functional reinforcements on the shoulders and elbows. When it gets even colder, put on the lightweight Women’s Wolfhound Hoodie, which keeps you warm even when wet, thanks to Climashield Apex 67g/m2 insulation. You’ll also find practical pockets and YKK® zippers in this jacket. 

Hardshell for special tasks

We recommend our most advanced jacket, the Hardshell Squall, with a three-layer TorrentStretch laminate for adventure seekers who aren’t afraid of any weather. This membrane makes the jacket waterproof up to 30,000 mm water column and has breathability of 30,000 g/m2/24h. Add a DWR PFC-Free coating and YKK® AquaGuard® waterproof zippers, and you have authentic outdoor armor ready for any challenge. 

Women’s tactical clothing – countless possibilities

The Helikon-Tex women’s line includes everything needed to create a capsule wardrobe tailored to an active lifestyle. With such a functional clothing base, you can create many outfits ideally suited to the season, type of activity, and occasion, and we will make sure you feel great in each one. Click the link to discover the entire women’s collection and its tactical details.