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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - DETC Alumni, Who need surplus ECWCS Gortex top or bottoms???

Posted: 9/16/2004 5:10:35 PM EDT

I have a line of numerous sets of locally owned used surplus ECWCS Gortex tops and bottoms. I have no idea if these are Gen 1 or 2, as I haven't seen them myself but heard via phone. Sizing runs from XS to XXl. There are more tops available than bottoms. Price is $40 for tops, and $30 for bottoms. I will hold this offer for DETC Alumni first through next week (9/25), then all others will be first come first served.

Stay Safe,
Greg Sullivan "Sully"
Chief Instructor
www.thedefensiveedge.com

Posted: 9/16/2004 5:34:43 PM EDT

[#1]

There are probably no bottoms that would fit me, but I would be in for a XL or XXL top (I'm not familliar with how the sizes run on these). Mini-Quin could also use an XS top.
Thanks for the offer Sully.

Posted: 9/16/2004 8:00:51 PM EDT

[#2]

These are insulated, right?

I might be in for 1 set of tops, and 1 of bottoms. Not sure what size I'd need... Any way to try some on?

I'm guessing I'd need MD or LG or XL (Depending upon fit, insulation etc) for bottoms. Tops I'm not sure either. I'd like to get a set, but not sure of sizing.

Posted: 9/16/2004 8:13:04 PM EDT

[#3]

These are not insulated, just the goretex. Sizing is basically what you wear in BDU's, although I prefer the pants one size larger in the waist for winter layering. Maybe Death451 can help with further specs.

Stay Safe,
Greg Sullivan "Sully"
Chief Instructor
www.thedefensiveedge.com

Posted: 9/17/2004 1:21:19 PM EDT

[#4]

I just got out of the Army (active duty) last summer after 6 1/2 years. I had been issued these gortex tops and bottoms many many times. It is my experience that I always got one size larger than my BDU size, both tops and bottoms. Personaly in BDU's I wore Medium pants, and Large - XL top. In the Goretex I alway wore Large pants and XL top (XLT top if possible). Just remember that you will probably be wearing a full set of clothes under these.

Also, Sully is offering an AWESOME price! These usually sell in the $75-100 range each, for used gortex. I might have to pick up another set.

Posted: 9/18/2004 6:41:32 PM EDT

[#5]

Pretty much figured out I need XL Long if there are any (tops or bottoms).

Posted: 9/19/2004 6:45:40 PM EDT

[#6]

I.B.N. you would wear a med/regular. Like Sully said they are uninsulated and are the very outside
layer of clothing worn in the military Extreme Cold Weather Cloting System.

They do come in long lengths and short lengths and are cut full but it is still recomended to get one size larger for wearing over heavy winter clothing.

Posted: 9/19/2004 7:28:11 PM EDT

[#7]

I'm not sure what my sizes would be in "LG/Med/Reg" or whatever, but my clothing sizes are:

Pants:
Width 36
Inseam 30

Shirts are usually size Large (LG).

I'm not sure what to get though for the Goretex tops/bottoms for sizes. Particularly uncertain about the bottoms..

Where can I go to pay for & pick up these items, Sully?

Or should I wait until the next class I can get to?

Posted: 9/20/2004 7:31:42 PM EDT

[#8]

Med/regular is the size pants you would wear.

I wear med/reg pants and jacket. Usualy you will wear the same size top as bottom unless you are a freak of nature like some.

I have plenty of room for all my cold weather gear under the gortex as well.

worth it's weight in gold for winter time gear and that is a good price.

Just wash with Nicwax and the fabric will come back to life and be waterproof again.

Nicwax can be found at Galyan's or REI.

Posted: 9/20/2004 7:34:32 PM EDT

[#9]

Thanks for the info. I guess I'm going to take one top & one bottom in the sizes Death451 recommended... Thanks Buddy!

Now to just come up with the $70.00...

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - DETC Alumni, Who need surplus ECWCS Gortex top or bottoms???

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