Tru-SpecMen's H20 Proof Gen2 ECWCS Parka

I have four of these jackets. One is a medium that I use in warm weather as a rain or foul weather jacket.I have one that I use as an overcoat for dual sport motorcycle riding while it is either raining or when it is very cold out. I got a spare one as an anniversary present as the first one I had ever gotten is now over 5 years old so my wife got me a new one even though the old one still works quite well. They are both 2XL so they fit over a 12V heated Tourmaster synergy pro jacket, an insulated motorcycle shell, sometimes a Leatt 6.5 Pro chest protector and then the Tru Spec jacket.Finally, I use another 2XL as an overcoat over my heavy insulated snowmobile jackets during snowmobile or ski season as neither the wind nor the snow, nor the rain, will get through the coat. All the pockets are fantastic as are the massive underarm vents for any time temps rise and I don't have the time or ability to remove the jacket and carry it around while traveling or playing.My wife and both kids each have a jacket as well. I also have two pairs of the matching pants as they are just so durable and waterproof/windproof.

Great jacket for the price. This is just a shell, it's not lined in anyway. It is definitely waterproof and has some great design features like under arm zippers to ventilate if you get too hot. Lots of pockets for stuff and a stow away hood. You can buy a fleece lining that attaches by snap studs and a front zipper which turns this shell into a warm coat, I've done this and the fleece which is around $45 works fine. I'm 6ft 2, weigh179 lb and have a 34' waist. I purchased the Large/Long.

I love this parka! The only downside to it is that the inner zippers for combining a fleece liner to it are too small to use my issue gen 3 liner. Granted this is a Gen 2 parka, and they are also made by different companies, but I've been unable to even find a liner for it that is for sale so far. Anyways, enough about the liner problems. The parka is very well built looking and feeling. The only issue I have with it other than the liner zippers, is the pull cord at the top (for around your head/face, is placed right in the back of your neck. That's not a good place for it in my honest opinion. I do however recommend this to anyone, it's a great parka. And it does what it's supposed to do, keep out the wind and rain... Now that I have had a chance to get the liner that is made for this parka, I give it 5 stars. I highly recommend this to anyone!

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 is an excellent and durable rain jacket. It is not quite as heavy as first gen ecwcs jacket. This works well for work and I have the matching pants. Fit is oversized like ecwcs so there is plenty of room to add a fleece liner and layer underneath..

This is well built but is primarily A STURDY SHELL. You will need insulating layers in cold weather.

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.

Tiene un color muy bonito, buena opción si se consigue con un buen descuento. No apto para climas muy cálidos porque se concentra el vapor corporal.

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.

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.

Could not call this a parka it's only an outer shell rain jacket without a liner, not the thin tent like liner between the shell inside. It should have some sort of liner or insulation if it was a "parka" that mine did not come with. Speaking of which it forces you to buy a tru-spec fleece with small zipper as you cannot install a ECWS gen III fleece that truspec recommends and they remove and sell that separately this should not to confused with the actual liner. Other than that the outer shell is pretty high quality; but only worth about $50, I think you should price around. There are thousands of rain jacket shells made in USA by tactical outfitters in multicam for around $50 online as well. The fleeces are also worthless but go for more than the shells online. Shipping was way slow coming from chinese warehouse in USA.If you cannot find these for cheap for some reason, you can get some much higher quality ones with or without insulation and also better specs to go with actual fatigues:tennierindustries.com Gen III Layer 5 Soft Shell Jacket (OCP) same price $199 usd5.11 MULTICAM TAC DRY RAIN SHELL multicam discontinued $199 usdWild things gear $299 usd