Stealth Hoodie
The softshell hoodie — alongside its Ranger sibling — is the layer that made Triple Aught Design's technical-meets-everyday look recognizable.
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Triple Aught Design
San Francisco brand making largely US-made technical softshells, packs and everyday-carry tools with a muted, military-influenced aesthetic.
San FranciscoOrigin
MenswearFocus
TechwearStyle
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4 brands like Triple Aught Design like Tilak, Krakatau, MA.Strum →
What to know about Triple Aught Design
Softshells are the anchor
The line is built around softshell layers like the Ranger and Stealth hoodies, plus Force 10 stretch pants, in muted colors with abrasion-resistant fabrics and modular pockets.
Apparel and hard goods together
Alongside jackets it sells Fast Pack backpacks, knives and flashlights, so the catalog reads as an everyday-carry system rather than a clothing line.
US production, changed ownership
Much of the range is made in the United States; founder Patrick Ma has since left, and the company's assets were sold in a secured-party sale in June 2023.
The pieces that define Triple Aught Design
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The Fast Pack line of modular, abrasion-resistant backpacks anchors the brand's everyday-carry reputation.
Explore Fast Pack →Force 10 Pants
Force 10 stretch trousers are the brand's signature bottom, built on mountaineering-grade fabric with muted color and utility pockets.
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How Triple Aught Design fits
Overall fit
true to size
Most shoppers find Triple Aught Design technical apparel true to size with an athletic, articulated cut designed for movement, though the trim torso can feel snug on broader or layered builds.
Tip: Order your usual size for an athletic fit, but size up if you want room for base layers or a relaxed cut.
Medium confidence · based on 12 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | true to size | athletic softshell | Take your normal size for a fitted softshell layer; size up if you plan to wear thick mid-layers underneath. |
| Trousers & pants | true to size | slim, articulated with stretch | Order your waist size; the stretch fabric and tapered leg give a slim performance fit. |
| Jackets | slightly small | trim, layering-oriented shell | Consider sizing up if you intend to layer insulation beneath the shell. |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | true to size | regular athletic | Take your usual size for a standard fit. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
If you like Triple Aught Design
85% matchTilak
Alpine-military shells built to rescue-team spec
What changes: Pure mountain performance, no EDC tools or urban styling
75% matchKrakatau
Colder-climate techwear with the same utilitarian cut
What changes: More streetwear-facing silhouettes, not US-made
72% matchMA.Strum
Military archive styling over stealth-black technical fabric
What changes: Fashion outerwear rather than field-tested kit or carry gear
70% matchIsaora
Minimalist US performance outerwear, less tactical
What changes: Sport/city focus, no packs, knives or lights
Triple Aught Design fit questions
Does Triple Aught Design run big or small?
Triple Aught Design fits true to size. Order your usual size for an athletic fit, but size up if you want room for base layers or a relaxed cut. Most shoppers find Triple Aught Design technical apparel true to size with an athletic, articulated cut designed for movement, though the trim torso can feel snug on broader or layered builds.
How does Triple Aught Design fit?
Most shoppers find Triple Aught Design technical apparel true to size with an athletic, articulated cut designed for movement, though the trim torso can feel snug on broader or layered builds. Overall shape: athletic, articulated.
How do Triple Aught Design hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
Triple Aught Design hoodies & sweatshirts fits true to size. Take your normal size for a fitted softshell layer; size up if you plan to wear thick mid-layers underneath. Shape: athletic softshell.
How do Triple Aught Design trousers & pants fit?
Triple Aught Design trousers & pants fits true to size. Order your waist size; the stretch fabric and tapered leg give a slim performance fit. Shape: slim, articulated with stretch.
How do Triple Aught Design jackets fit?
Triple Aught Design jackets fits slightly small. Consider sizing up if you intend to layer insulation beneath the shell. Shape: trim, layering-oriented shell.
Brand facts
Triple Aught Design makes technical apparel and everyday-carry gear drawn from military and mountaineering design. Founded in San Francisco in 1997 by Patrick Ma, who later separated from the company, it is known for softshell layers such as the Ranger and Stealth hoodies, Force 10 stretch pants, Fast Pack backpacks, knives and flashlights, much of it produced in the United States. Assets of Triple Aught Design LLC were sold to Banana Stand Acquisition LLC in a secured-party sale on 28 June 2023. Palettes stay muted, with abrasion-resistant fabrics and modular pockets.
- Founded
- 1997
- Origin
- San Francisco, United States
- Made in
- USA
- Price
- $$$
- Typical prices
- Accessories $14–$25 · Hoodies $125–$268 · Bags $255–$495
- Focus
- Menswear
- Facts checked
- August 2026
- Styles
- Techwear, Gorpcore / Outdoor, Workwear / Heritage