Austrian Winter Pants

Insulated Bundesheer Pants

These are cold-weather trousers issued by the Austrian Armed Forces, the Bundesheer, built to be worn over regular clothing when the temperature drops. A quilted polyester lining runs the full length of the garment, and a high back with suspenders keeps the waist from gaping when you bend, kneel or sit. They suit winter hunters, ice anglers, outdoor workers and anyone who wants a warm overpant with genuine military provenance.

Features

• Olive Drab Cotton Shell — The outer fabric is cotton in olive drab, the muted green-brown used across military issue clothing.
• Quilted Polyester Lining — Stitched channels of polyester insulation line the pants throughout, so the warmth stays evenly spread instead of bunching up.
• High Back Construction — The rear panel rises well above the waist to cover the lower back and block drafts.
• Adjustable Suspenders — Elasticated shoulder straps with sliding buckles hold the pants up and adjust to your height and the layers you wear.
• Button Fly And Elastic Waist — A buttoned front closure pairs with an elasticated waistband for a fit that moves with you.
• Two Cargo Pockets — Large thigh pockets close with buttoned flaps to keep gloves, maps or a hat from falling out.
• Two Waist Pockets — Flapped pockets at the hips give you a second place to stow small items.
• Pass-Through Slots — Openings at the sides let you reach the pockets of the trousers worn underneath without taking anything off.
• Buttoned Elastic Cuffs — Elasticated ankles seal out cold air, and a row of buttons up the outer leg opens the cuff so you can pull the pants on over boots.

Austrian Army Issue

These pants were made for the Bundesheer to its own specification: a cotton shell over polyester insulation, cut roomy enough to go over a uniform or work trousers. Every closure is a button, which is simple to repair in the field and still works with cold fingers. Because they are genuine issue rather than a commercial copy, they also appeal to collectors and reenactors who want authentic Austrian kit.