[ARCHIVED THREAD] - GoreTex

Posted: 12/7/2011 11:33:41 AM EDT

Are THESE "TruSpec ECWCS" parkas and pants the exact same as the issue GoreTex gear? I need a DCU parka and pants and some Woodland pants but clothing sales doesn't carry them anymore and there's no way I can get any issued.

Posted: 12/7/2011 11:38:41 AM EDT

[#1]

I have a new set in Woodland and a set in some type of desert pattern. They are issue ECWS whatever given to me by my son in law. IM me.

Posted: 12/7/2011 12:43:27 PM EDT

[#2]

Tru spec does not use Gore-Tex, A kind of knockoff Gore-Tex material is used instead.........

Posted: 12/7/2011 9:48:58 PM EDT

[#3]

Is it as good, or is there a reason they are a lot cheaper?

Posted: 12/7/2011 10:02:04 PM EDT

[#4]

you should be able to find some on ebay...ive seen bunches of them in the wrapper on there.

ETA: The USGI stuff i mean

Posted: 12/8/2011 12:09:54 AM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
Is it as good, or is there a reason they are a lot cheaper?

they're OK, my father has a marpat jacket.
Goretex feels a bit more durable and I bet it's better performance but for civilian/range use he never had an issue both in the rain & snow.

IIRC someone made a comparison with a real ECWS and a water test a couple of years ago... I'll see if I can find the link

ETA: found it

clickme

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