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Austrian Windstopper Fleece Jacket, Surplus
A damn nice-looking olive green Windstopper fleece jacket of the Austrian armed forces, Bundesheer. Comes with a high collar and a membrane designed to protect from wind and rain. Fits this strange modern weather like a fist in the eye, as we say in peace-loving Finland. Despite what the pictures show, these are mostly unissued!
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A damn nice-looking olive green Windstopper fleece jacket of the Austrian armed forces, Bundesheer. Comes with a high collar and a membrane designed to protect from wind and rain. Fits this strange modern weather like a fist in the eye, as we say in peace-loving Finland. Despite what the pictures show, these are mostly unissued!
Our customers who have served in the Austrian armed forces have told us these are the most commonly "misplaced" articles in the Bundesheer. That's who popular these are among demanding soldiers and we can't think of any better sales arguments!
- Thick fleece jacket with a windproof and breathable membrane
- Drawcord-adjustable waist
- Reinforcements on the shoulder and elbows
- Two zippered front pockets and one inside breast pocket
- Full length two-way front zipper
- Very high collar
- Thumbholes on the sleeves
- Side zippers for ventilation under the armpit
- Velcro slots for the name and rank patches.
Materials and care
The fleece is made of 100% polyester, and the reinforcement 50% polyester and 50% cotton. Some of the jackets have a PTFE membrane and some PU membrane. Machine-washable in 40 degrees Celsius (104 F).
Sizing
If you are into the skin-hugging design and don’t use the thumb holes, you can take one size smaller.
The model in the pictures is 175 cm (5’9") tall, with a 98 cm (38.6") chest and 86 cm (33.9") waist. He is wearing the size Medium Regular jacket.
These are made in various widths and lengths. The Austrian Bundesheer size is in the brackets with regular numbers for the width and Roman numerals for the length.
The size conversions and recommendations are based on our measuring work, customer feedback, and naturally wearing these ourselves. Don't get hung up on the numbers, though: surplus clothes often have variation.
Pay attention! The numbers are recommended body measurements, not garment measur
| Width Size | Bundesheer Size | Chest (cm) | Chest (inches) | Men's EU Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2X-Small | 72-76 | 76 cm | 30" | EU 38 |
| X-Small | 80-84 | 84 cm | 33" | EU 42 |
| Small | 88-92 | 92 cm | 36" | EU 46 |
| Medium | 96-100 | 100 cm | 39.5" | EU 50 |
| Large | 104-108 | 108 cm | 42.5" | EU 54 |
| X-Large | 112-116 | 116 cm | 45.5" | EU 58 |
| 2X-Large | 120-124 | 124 cm | 49" | EU 62 |
| 3X-Large | 128-132 | 132 cm | 52" | EU 66 |
| Length Size | Bundesheer Size | User Height (cm) | User Height (ft / in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short | I-II | 171 cm | 5' 7" |
| Regular | III-IV | 179 cm | 5' 10" |
| Long | V-VI | 187 cm | 6' 1" |
| X-Long | VII-VIII | 195 cm | 6' 4" |
Availability of special sizes
The range of sizes is very large and people with less common proportions may get lucky with these. Understand, that the average height and width are still the most common sizes we get. So anything is possible but we make no promises.
We strongly advise requesting an e-mail notification in case your size is out of stock. It may be a bit of a long shot but certainly improves your odds!
Condition
Genuine Austrian military surplus in excellent or even unissued condition! This is a damn fine deal which you should grab immediately.
Kierto Circular Economy
Return this product used but clean and unbroken, and you'll receive half of the product's original price as Varusteleka credits. Service is available only in Finland. Only Registered users can make Kierto returns. See more information about Kierto.
Austrian surplus
Functional, neutral, clean. That's what the Austrian Bundesheer gear is made of. Our Austrian surplus revolves mostly around the Anzug 75 and Anzug 03 clothing systems, but who knows, maybe the "Tarnanzug Neu" will make it's appearance if the Austrians decide to clear the stocks in the future. Get your OD gear while the stocks last.
After the Second World War the Austrian soldier looked like a weird mixture of Allies and Germans; the M1 style helmet and general profile really tried to bring that NATO vibe up, but a lot of the gear and even the dotted camouflage pattern looked surprisingly much like WW2 German issue. In the 70s they took a major leap towards NATO with the introduction of the all-green Anzug 75 clothing and equipment system closely inspired by the American equivalents, finally letting go of the "old stuff". The Anzug 03 brought the game up to date with some changes in effort to modernize the whole thing. Now the Bundesheer is again moving over to camouflage.
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Erik L. 17.03.2021 ⚠ Unverified purchase
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William s. 20.03.2021 Verified purchase
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Kevin W. 24.03.2021 Verified purchase
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Clancy K. 24.03.2021 Verified purchase
Excellent zips & stitching quality, pockets are padded/insulated, zippered interior pocket and underarm vents, exceptionally cozy collar, thumbholes, and just as top quality as the other Austrian kit. Highly recommended!
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Harri H. 30.03.2021 Verified purchase
Antti A. 02.04.2021 Verified purchase
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Lee H. 02.04.2021 Verified purchase
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Sebastian F. 17.04.2021 Verified purchase
I'm 180cm and 72kg - I was lucky enough to order the last available Medium Regular !.. every part of this jacket screams durability and quality - reinforced areas, stitching and zips etc.
As someone alluded to before, the pockets are only big enough for clenched fists or car keys/lighter etc. but that is fine by me.
If I have to find a negative... the inside string adjustment is just a little too high for my waist so I don't think I will be using it.
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Eric D. 18.04.2021 Verified purchase
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I've sent off for mine on my usual surplus buying principles:
i. They're not making 'em anymore,
ii. If it dates from the 20th century, it was made in the Western Free World,
iii. By buying surplus items we are keeping the circular economy going, and
iv. By putting money into the Finnish economy, some of the taxes from it will go into their defence budget i.e. the frontline of the Western Free World. Perkele!!
As far as your second point goes, they're mostly made very recently (21st century). These are hella nice though.
Gorka, i suppose BARS.
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