US Air Force APECS Parka

USAF ABU Gore-Tex Parka

This is the APECS parka in the Airman Battle Uniform (ABU) pattern, the waterproof outer shell issued to US Air Force personnel for rain, wind and wet cold. It goes on over your uniform or insulating layers and keeps the weather off them. It is genuine government-issue gear, which makes it a solid working shell for field use and an authentic piece for collectors and reenactors building an ABU-era Air Force kit.

Features

• Gore-Tex Shell — A waterproof, breathable membrane blocks rain and wind from the outside while letting sweat vapor escape from the inside.
• APECS Designation — APECS stands for All Purpose Environmental Clothing System, the military's layered wet-weather system, with this parka as its outer shell.
• ABU Camouflage Pattern — The Air Force's Airman Battle Uniform pattern is a pixelated tiger-stripe in slate grey, sage and tan that matches ABU-era uniforms.
• High Stand Collar — A tall collar with a drawcord closes up around the neck and chin to keep wind-driven rain out.
• Covered Front Zipper — A full-length front zip sits behind a storm placket, a fabric flap that shields the zipper from direct rain.
• Zippered Chest Pockets — Two vertical-zip chest pockets hold small items close at hand and stay reachable when wearing a pack or belt.
• Lower Flapped Pockets — Two lower pockets with covering flaps give more storage at the hips.
• Parka Length Cut — The longer body sits below the waist for more rain coverage than a standard jacket.
• Genuine Government Issue — This parka was made for and issued to the US military, not produced for the commercial market.

Air Force Issue

The APECS parka was the military's Gore-Tex wet-weather shell, and this ABU-pattern version was produced for the US Air Force to match the Airman Battle Uniform. It is cut roomy enough to wear over a uniform blouse or a fleece, so you can add or remove warm layers underneath as conditions change. Owning the issued garment means you get the materials and construction the service specified, and the right pattern for an ABU-era display or loadout.