In the 2000s, any time the weather got chilly, a LOT ofFoliage green 504orTan 499fleece jackets would emerge both on and off the army base. There's a good reason why - these thingsrock.
This jacket is the primary insulation layer for the Generation III extended cold weather clothing system (ECWCS), a tried-and-true set of equipment that is extremely functional and comfortable in any kind of weather. Constructed with Polartec thermal fleece, it's light, quick to dry, breathable, and of course,warm as hell in the winter.In short,this isn't your mom's fleece.Think all function, no form.This is US Army issued gear after all.
It's simple features consist of two hoodie-styled front pockets, side panels constructed with a stretchyPower Drygrid fleece (also from Polartec), nylon reinforcements, and areas on the chest for name tapes and rank.
ECWCS/PCU
The protective combat uniform or PCU is a prominent, versatile, and fantastic bang-for-buck US surplus goldmine of incredibly useful clothing. You can read more about the rest of the system in an article href=' data-sk='tooltip_parent' data-stringify-link=' class='c-link' delay='150' target='_blank'>here, and see an excellent use guide href=' class='p-rich_text_section'>Specs
