We picked up what we thought was a Gortex ABU jacket. The label says "PARKA, ALL-PURPOSE, ENVIRONMENTAL, CAMOUFLAGE, BARRIER WEAR". It's two layer, the outside material gets soaked but the water doesn't get through the inside layer. I don't think this is the official Gortex ABU jacket. Is this "close enough" or is there a big difference in appearance? I made sure to not get the plastic "rain jacket" but I didn't realize there was yet another option out there.
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That's the real deal.
Oh ok, good to hear. My BDU Gortex sheds water, I didn't expect this one to soak it up like it does.
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The APECS replaced the goretex when ABUs came out.
Quote from: Jester on July 11, 2017, 06:04:54 AM
The APECS replaced the goretex when ABUs came out.
and if you troll Ebay hard enough and are shrewd about your bidding, you can get one for $20.
:P
Quote from: NIN on July 11, 2017, 09:07:17 PM
Quote from: Jester on July 11, 2017, 06:04:54 AM
The APECS replaced the goretex when ABUs came out.
and if you troll Ebay hard enough and are shrewd about your bidding, you can get one for $20.
:P
They had two styles for a while. There was one(That was issued at BMT up until some time last year) that was, I'm entirely convinced, just a trashbag with ABU print and an M-65 liner. Then there's the APECS, which they issue now, and would be about $160 brand new if I recall.
OR just grab an APECS off Ebay or from an airman's attic for cheap/free. That's what I did. ::)
So there are two distinct kinds of parkas that can be seen.
I have the APECS, the good one. Pants too. $42 total investment
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