US Military Extreme Cold Wet Weather Jacket

ECWCS Rain Jacket

This is the US Army's Extreme Cold Wet Weather jacket, the outer rain shell issued to keep a soldier dry and windproof when the weather turns. It is built from Gore-Tex, a waterproof fabric with a breathable membrane that blocks rain and wind from the outside while letting body heat and sweat vapor escape from the inside, so you stay dry without overheating on the move. It is worn over the rest of your layers as the final barrier against driving rain, sleet and wind, and the MultiCam pattern makes it a good match for anyone already running that camo on their kit.

Features

• Gore-Tex Shell — The waterproof, windproof, breathable membrane keeps rain and wind out while releasing sweat vapor, so you stay dry inside and out.
• MultiCam Pattern — The camo coordinates with MultiCam uniforms and load-bearing gear for a consistent look across your kit.
• Full-Length Front Zip — A covered front zipper runs the length of the jacket, with a storm flap over it to keep water off the closure.
• Stand-Up Collar — The high collar closes around the neck to seal out wind and rain, with a hood stowed inside it.
• Chest Pockets — Two covered chest pockets give you quick access storage that stays protected from the weather.
• Lower Hand Pockets — Two pockets lower on the front warm the hands and hold small gear.
• Adjustable Cuffs — The sleeve cuffs cinch down to seal out wind and keep water from running up your arms.
• Layering Cut — The jacket is sized to wear over your insulation and fatigues as the outermost shell in a layered system.

US Army Issue

This jacket is the Level 6 rain shell from the US Army's Extreme Cold Weather Clothing System (ECWCS), the layered uniform set a soldier builds up or strips down to match the conditions. It is genuine government-issued kit built to the Army's own specification, not a maker's interpretation, which is what gives surplus like this its value to field users, collectors and reenactors alike. The Gore-Tex construction and MultiCam pattern place it with the current generation of US-issue cold and wet weather gear.