Tru-SpecMen's H20 Proof Gen2 ECWCS Parka

so far so good. i havent worn it much yet but truspec makes decent stuff. the sleeves were slightly shorter than what i expected them to be. thats why it only got 4 stars. im 5'11" and 220lbs.

The high collar is going (Not thoroughly tested as of yet.) to be good for keeping the elements out. However, it is very stiff. It may soften over time. The fabric is stiff/hard. I made this purchase in particular for the durability of the fabric. The woods where I hang out have a lot of briars/thorns. This fabric will prevent the damage caused by those thorns more than the Ozonic Mountain Hardware rain gear that I used for two years by the way. (Worth it.) Do be aware that the Southeast Asian sizes do run smaller! You will want to order one size larger than your normal size. Possibly....depending on how much layering you will require. One more thing, for summer use it seems the garments may be too warm. Durable though.

4 stars for fait attempt at tru spec version of Gortex. Has all the zippers and pockets in right places, waterproof and lighter and slightly thinner than original (1st generation) Gore tex parka issued by US Army. This Parka top however, is quite a bit larger than needed for multiple layering to be worn underneath, and its hood is so large that even with a Kevlar helmet, its still too large such that it drapes over face obstructing frontal view. In terms of oversizing, thats not such a deal breaker so this jacket will be retained. If purchasing the trouser version, it made no sense that tru spec would size it too small, preventing its use as an outer layer because putting on silkies and fleece trousers would make it too tight. Overall, im quite disppointed with this tru spec for said charactaristics. Furthermore, this top, although taped at seams, has no full liner underneath. This liner helps to creat a slippery layer which enhances ease of movement and also serves to peotect the taped seams. As i see it. If one is carrying a heavy load like a Ranger Ruck, those taped seams will separate. You see, the original USGI goretex came with a fill liner and mine is still holding up well, and has endured multiple deployements as an Infantry officer. Overall, i believe that for this product, it is overpriced and a better alternative is to purchase original is sue goretex, gen 1-gen3. Im returning the bottom and i would do same for top had return window were still available.

This parka is nearly perfect. I liked it so much that I bought a second one in another color. It is superior to everything I’ve owned from LL Bean, and could easily be charged more for it. It is AS GOOD as my issued goretex was. I am left scratching my head at some of the other d!psh!t reviews.These run large to accommodate covering multiple base layers, order your regular size. Get the fleece liner! It’s part of the system and turns your wind proof/ water proof shell into a warm, soft arctic level parka.I can’t say enough good things about it.

The collar is a little to tall. Nice jacket otherwise. I got the liner from another vendor and now it’s perfect. Except for the collar.

Very sturdy material and good features for a $100 raincoat. Not as stylish as North Face but it will keep you dryer and isn’t that the point?

Ordered as a replacement for my ACU Gen 2 issue jacket - Not impressed as, dispite the manufacures claim, it does not seem to be made to actual ECWCS Gen 2 specs.First - the collar on this thing is freakishly long. I measured and its over an inch taller than my issue jacket. Maybe this is quality control issue or an indication that I got a counterfit jacket becuase it looks really goofy, my wife actually laughed when she seen it.Second - the zippers are no where near as good as on my issue jacket. Even on my issue jacket it can be troublesome to zip up, because the zipper is so low on the jacket. However, on this one its ay harder because the zippers are about half the size. The zippers are also lacking the zipper pulls standard on the issue jacket.Finally, the sizing is at least one size smaller in the chest than my issue one (both Large Long). I can easily layer with my issue one but this is tight with just a shirt underneath. Even compared to other jackets, I would discribe the sizing as being on the smaller side of the Large range, although the length seems ok. So if the idea is to layer it would probably be best to order a size up.I do, however, like the zippers over velcro for the side chest (Map) pockets and the fact that it comes in sold colors (which is the reason I ordered).Also, to be fair I should point out that I've not worn this jacket in windy / rainy conditions. So I do not know how well it actually preforms as a jacket. However. I did do a cursory inspection of the jacket and my impression is that it is not built to the same bomb proof standards as my issue jacket. The fact that the jackets sizing and zippers are not as advertized to miliary spec is concerning - who knows where else they cut corners. I will be returning and will not be repuchasing nor would I recommend this jacket to a friend.

So I picked up the tan Tru-Spec parka this past weekend, and I love it. It’s about half the packing size and less weight of a similar jacket I had, but it’s a great weight and size for above freezing temps. Totally waterproof, hood rolls up into the collar, and it has pockets everywhere. Nice goretex-type material for durability and weather resistance. Rolled up into a nice compact size and fit in my 72 hour pack perfectly without sacrificing much space. I like the parka length because even the regular length went below my beltline. That with my rain pants should be a good combo, and with a pullover layer on underneath, I would sleep in it. It’s not insulated with padding, but it has a reflective layer inside. Good mobility in it, and it was plenty warm with just a t-shirt on but light enough that I won’t sweat in it. A t shirt, pullover jacket, and this jacket over that would be a great light winter setup for staying plenty warm and dry.

EDITED AFTER FIELD TEST: Increased rating by one star.Note, this is the outermost layer of a “system”, so civilians not familiar with the ECWCS might be disappointed. It has little, to no insulation value, but is wind and rainproof. You must layer it with base and/or insulation layers for warmth.As others have noted, the collar is quite large to accommodate the substantial hood. With the hood rolled into the collar, the collar is quite bulky and stiff.It is somewhat noisy. With Velcro closures and a plasticky (nylon) material, it’s a noisy garment. If extreme, close range stealth is a requirement, this may betray your location. However, in a field test last night in light rain - it was not as noisy as I'd feared.It is bulky. It was very warm last night - and I took this in my pack instead of my usual poncho. It took up most of my ruck space whereas my poncho consumes less than half the volume. However - it is a structured garment that will provide radically better protection than a poncho in cold weather.It is heavier than a poncho - 1035 grams vs 788g for a standard waterproof poncho.The inner layer is gray/blue which may be an issue for some. I’d prefer it be one of the marpat colours.It is not/cannot be true USMC MARPAT, no logo in pattern. But the pattern appears to be a near perfect copy.Mine is branded, in OD green thread, very sublty on the back, below the collar. This may or may not be a problem. It is very subtle and hardly noticeable. This may be an intentional tactic to distinguish the garment from issued Gen II ECWCS shells.It is nylon, so will be very vulnerable to sparks, embers, hot surfaces, barrels etc. Use with caution.Mine is XL-R, and is very roomy, I am 5’10 and 200 lbs, and fit. (VO2 max = 48). I can layer a lot under it. It works properly with rucks and tact vests.Not having yet tested in this in its intended environment, I can't say how well it will work in the cold - but I suspect I'll be appreciating it's bulk and substantial construction when the weather gets really nasty.Recommend if it fits your requirements.

This is a reproduction of the U.S.G.I. Extended Cold Weather Clothing System Level 6 Parka. I also own the government issued version and I like it so much I bought this to have another one in a different colour. Generally I am quite pleased and the quality is good. I like that they have replaced the hook and loop (Velcro) from the chest pockets and used zippers instead. There are also zippers inside paralleling the main zipper to attach a liner and both of these are improvements over my other version of this parka. My complaint is with the liner, which is sold separately. First, it's sold separately and that is weak! Second, it has a metal snap is the back of the neck that does not line up with any attachment on the parka and metal on your neck in the winter is unpleasant. Third, it is lined with nylon and no winter coat should ever be lined with nylon. Fourth, it is very thin and not very warm. If this liner is Tru-Spec's version of the ECWCS Level 3 Fleece they totally failed. The government issued/surplus fleece is vastly superior and less expensive.

Great jacket in multicam. Xl works well with an xl bulky fleece. Boxy but perfect for the outdoors.

Produit conforme à la description initiale sur le site du fournisseur.Très bonne qualité du vélément.Néanmoins difficultés à sélectionner la veste polaire associée et vendue indépendamment par Amazon.