








Beyond L5 Glacier PCU Softshell Jacket, surplus
Now this is a special treat! A very high-quality cold weather softshell jacket of the US military. Designed for high-intensity activities in hostile environments. So, it is quite appropriate for winter hiking and other frost-bitten adventures. Use as is or put more layers under or over if the weather really hates you. Unissued military surplus. Available in Alpha Green and Coyote Brown. Made in the USA. In stores, these would cost at least double except that you cannot find these anywhere because they are custom gear made for special forces.
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Now this is a special treat! A very high-quality cold weather softshell jacket of the US military. Designed for high-intensity activities in hostile environments. So, it is quite appropriate for winter hiking and other frost-bitten adventures. Use as is or put more layers under or over if the weather really hates you. Unissued military surplus. Available in Alpha Green and Coyote Brown. Made in the USA. In stores, these would cost at least double except that you cannot find these anywhere because they are custom gear made for special forces.
Protective Combat Uniform (PCU)
This jacket is part of the US Protective Combat Uniform (PCU) system that came to be in 2002. The PCU system is divided into seven layers that are combined with each other to protect against various weather conditions. The basic philosophy is that air trapped between layers of clothing will create the best form of insulation. It is not necessary to wear all seven layers at the same time. You pick and choose those that you need.
Level 5 (L5) includes the softshell jacket and pants. In cold weather, the L5 jacket and pants replace the camouflage uniform. Underneath you can add the L3 fleece layer and on top of it, you can put the L6 hardshell if needed.
Features
- Two-way center front zipper
- Roll-up hood inside the collar
- Zippered underarm vents
- Bicep AF pockets with c. 10 x 18 cm (4” x 7”) loop for patches
- Zippered side pockets
- Hip cord tightening system in hand pockets
- Hook and loop wrist closure with a glove loop under the wrist flap
This breathable and packable jacket is designed for winter use. It protects from the wind and dries very quickly but it isn’t a raincoat. It works in snow but for rainstorms, you should put on the L6 hardshell. The zippers of the pockets are protected from wind and rain. The hood can be used both under the helmet and on top of it. And when you don’t need it, it is hidden inside the collar.
Materials
The shell fabric is 99% Nylon and 1% Spandex. The trim is made from 100% Nylon and the mesh 100% polyester. The use of these materials stems from the experience that it is impossible to stay completely dry in any case. So, the best option is to use materials that lose water as quickly as possible.
Condition
Unissued US military surplus. These haven’t seen any wars or exercises, just some huge ass warehouse. So they are in very good condition. Beyond makes some of their stuff in some galaxy far, far away. However, these jackets are made in the land of the free and would cost you craploads when new, if you could find them, that is.
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Eero S. 17.03.2023 Verified purchase
Paras softshell mitä voi kuvitella.
Ei ole liian "urbaani bätmän" kun pihalla lompsii elukan kanssa. Toimii myös sotaharjotuksissa, että paukkuradalla.
Hinta ja laatu kävelevät tässä kapistuksessa ryhdikkäästi käsi kädessä. Suosittelen kyseisestä keksintöä vahvasti.



elias g. 30.05.2023 Verified purchase


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