Italian Navy Desert Camo Gore-Tex Suit

Italian Desert Rain Suit

This is a two-piece Gore-Tex foul-weather suit from Italian military stock: a hooded jacket and matching suspender trousers in Italy's desert vegetato camouflage. Gore-Tex is a waterproof, breathable membrane, so rain stays out while sweat vapor can escape. The suit is built to go over a uniform when the weather turns. Collectors of Italian kit, reenactors and anyone who wants an issued shell set in an uncommon desert pattern will find it a good fit.

Features

• Gore-Tex Construction — The waterproof, breathable membrane keeps rain out and lets body moisture escape, which cuts down on the clammy feel of a plain rubberized shell.
• Desert Vegetato Camouflage — Italy's digital pattern is printed here in sand, off-white and brown, a desert colorway seen far less often than the woodland version.
• Stowable Hood — The hood rolls into a zippered pocket in the collar, held by hook-and-loop tabs, and comes out when the rain starts.
• High Storm Collar — A tall stand-up collar closes high around the neck and chin to block wind and driving rain.
• Covered Front Closure — The main zipper sits under a storm flap fastened with snaps, so water has a harder time getting through the front.
• Zippered Chest Pockets — Two vertical zip pockets on the chest give quick access to small items without opening the jacket.
• Flapped Lower Pockets — Angled hand pockets with covering flaps sit at the hips.
• Sleeve Pockets And Flag Patch — Upper-arm pockets add storage, and the left sleeve carries an Italian tricolor shield patch.
• Suspender Trousers — Adjustable shoulder straps and an elasticated waist hold the overtrousers up and keep the back covered when you bend or kneel.
• Side Leg Zippers — Long zips down the outer legs let you pull the trousers on and off over boots.

Italian Issue Kit

This suit is genuine Italian military issue, made to the government's own specification rather than a commercial maker's idea of one. The jacket is cut long and roomy to layer over field clothing, and the trousers are built as overpants for the same reason. Matched sets in the desert vegetato pattern are a solid addition to an Italian uniform collection and a practical rain shell for hunting, hiking or range days in dry, open country.