Description
This is the Improved Rainsuit Jacket that was used in the US Military. The water proof jacket was worn over the duty uniform or cold weather layers and zips up. The hood is adjustable and the two waist pockets are pass thru to access layers underneath. Overall this is a good basic raincoat for general outdoor use.
These are nearly vintage and even New & Unissued may have a smell from long term storage. Airing out and washing the clothing will remove the smell.
Features:
- Hood With Adjustable Drawstring – This item has a hood with an adjustable drawstring.
- Two Way Zipper – Zipper includes two pulls allowing the user to open and close the zipper at different areas.
- Jacket Zippered Armpits – Armpits on jacket have zippers to help with ventilation and cooling down.
- Pass Through Pocket Flaps – Open Flap pockets for reaching through and accessing layers worn underneath.
- Waterproof – Waterproof means that it will not absorb water or be damaged when submerged in water.
- Windproof – It will help break the wind an hold warmth even in windy weather.
- Woodland Camo Pattern – Created and issued from 1981 onwards. Based on the ERDL camo patterns used throughout the Vietnam War and afterwards, specifically the 2nd pattern ERDL, RDF ERDL. The biggest change over earlier ERDL patterns was the enlargement of the patterns and shapes found in ERDL. The colors were also the same with light green, dark green and brown being used. Black would be used in twig shapes across the base colors. Woodland Camo is commonly referred to just as BDU or M81. M81 is an unofficial name for Woodland Camo that comes from its adoption date, 1981. It was used across the US Military till individual service branches replaced it with modern camo patterns.
Manufactured by:
- Various Government Contractors – This item is manufactured for the US government by various contractors.
Country of Manufacture: USA – This product is manufactured in the #1 country, the USA.
Issue Type: USGI – These are genuine US government issued items made to military specification (mil-spec).
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