Särmä TST L4 Recon Smock

This is a very unconventional smock. The fabric is not windproof, because we want you to be able to move a lot in this thing without succumbing to a heat stroke. Ventilation zippers and breathable materials guarantee comfort even during hot summer days. We did retain the massive number of pockets for organizing all your gear efficiently.

New version on the shelf: There is a new fabric and manufacturer, and we also added two-way armpit ventilation zippers. The previous version is still in green smocks sized 2X-Large Regular and Large Long

The generous cut accommodates warm mid-layers for cold weather. If you need a heavier and windproof garment, we recommend Särmä Windproof Smock.

• Generous fit for wear over warm mid layers
• Two-way front zipper w/ exterior storm flap
• Helmet compatible adjustable hood
• Two-way armpit ventilation zippers
• Articulated elbows
• Reinforced elbows with pad pockets
• Hook-and-loop cuffs
• Loop for name, rank and sleeve patches
• Elastic waist adjustment webbing
• Elastic drawcord adjustable hem
• Twelve pockets:
• Two sleeve pockets with buttons and hook-and-loop
• Two buttoned chest pockets
• Two zippered chest pockets
• Two buttoned front hem pockets
• Two zippered front hem pockets
• Large buttoned horizontal back hem pocket w/ internal dividers
• One zippered horizontal rear hem pocket
• Materials:
• Main fabric: 50% cotton, 50% polyamide, ripstop, 225g/m², DWR treatment
• Mesh lining: 100% polyester
• Reinforcements: 500D Foxdura (M05), 500D Cordura (green version)
• Opti zippers

Wax your smock! The main fabric is pretty "normal" stuff, not windproof nor waterproof or anything but very breathable (this is not a "Windproof Smock"!). For extra protection we recommend treating your smock with fabric wax, a very effective trick!

The generous size offers room to wear insulating layers underneath the smock, such as the Särmä TST L3 loft jacket, or even low profile body armor. This makes the Recon Smock functional in a variety of climates and circumstances.

Pockets are that other big "Smock Thing", and we've got loads of those, large and small, enough to carry gear and food to keep you going 24h.

The upper arm pockets close with a hook-and-loop flap and button: the button is quiet but slow, the hook-and-loop quick and noisy. If you want to use just the button - simply cover either side of the hook-and-loop for a quiet closure! Four large pockets with button flaps on the chest and hem offer lots of storage space. Four internal zippered pockets built into the mesh lining offer ventilation and organizing of smaller items, the two pockets on the hem double up as hand warmers.

The rear hem has a large button flap pocket which can be divided into three compartments using hook-and-loop dividers, this pocket is big enough for thermal clothing or a tarp. On the inside of the rear hem is a pocket built into the mesh lining, this pocket is accessed via two vertical zippers located on either side of the external pocket. This zippered pocket is suitable for large, flat items such as big maps.

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Sizing

The measurements in brackets are the recommended user height and chest circumference. The fit is roomy to accommodate insulating layers underneath. This means you don´t have to switch jackets at the first sign of winter, just add some extra insulation.

Materials

Main fabric: 50% cotton, 50% polyamide, ripstop, 225g/m², DWR treatment. Mesh lining: 100% polyester. Reinforcements: 500D Foxdura (M05), 500D Cordura (green version). Opti zippers.

The previous version: The main fabric is ripstop-reinforced 50% cotton and 50% polyester. This is the same fabric that our combat shirts are made of. The elbow reinforcements are 500D Foxdura on the M05 version. On the green version, they are made from the main fabric. The mesh lining is 100% polyester. All visible fabrics are NIR-compliant.

Sewn in the EU

These are now made in Poland by Unifeq.