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Level VII: Extreme Cold Weather Parka and Trousers

Tags: CW, ECWCS, GEN3ECWCS, bottom, insulation, outerwear, top

The parka and trousers are the outermost level of protection in the system designed for use during static operations in extreme cold, dry conditions.

Gen III ECWCS Level VII TopGen III ECWCS Level VII Bottom

Description of Item

The parka features a two-way center-front zipper opening with a protective wind flap, nylon reinforced elbows, two front zipper pockets, a rip stop nylon inner lining and an elastic cord in the bottom hem for adjustability. It is also constructed with a collar containing a collapsible insulated hood with drawstring that stows easily inside the collar. In addition, there are Velcro fasteners to attach rank badges and name plates as well as elastic cuffs with Velcro adjustment straps.

The trousers feature a zippered fly opening, an elastic waist with provisions for suspenders, nylon reinforced knees and full-length side-zipper openings to facilitate donning without removal of boots or shoes. All zippers have a thong for ease of opening and closing when wearing gloves.

finished measurements of the L7 jacketfinished measurements of the L7 trousersfinished measurements

Materials Used

The parka and trousers are constructed with an outer shell fabric that has a water resistant finish (e.g. Praetorian, Nextec Style No. 1161) and with PrimaLoft Sport Thermal bonded high-loft insulation (later replaced by Climashield APEX).[1][2]

Specifications

Logistics

Parka, Urban Gray 505; Class 1, GL/PD 06-07A; PGC: 03258, LIN: P05881
X-ShortShortRegularLongX-LongXX-Long
X-Small8415-01-545-8540 8415-01-545-8544 8415-01-545-8566 8415-01-545-8595 8415-01-545-8603 8415-01-545-8613
Small8415-01-545-8618 8415-01-545-8642 8415-01-538-6278 8415-01-545-8661 8415-01-545-8701 8415-01-545-8705
Medium8415-01-545-8713 8415-01-545-8718 8415-01-538-6289 8415-01-545-8724 8415-01-545-8923 8415-01-545-8926
Large8415-01-545-9492 8415-01-545-9495 8415-01-538-6300 8415-01-538-6308 8415-01-545-9498 8415-01-545-9522
X-Large8415-01-545-9531 8415-01-545-9540 8415-01-538-6312 8415-01-538-6315 8415-01-545-9542 8415-01-545-9554
XX-Large8415-01-545-9558 8415-01-545-9568 8415-01-545-9579 8415-01-545-9582 8415-01-545-9610 8415-01-545-9618
Trousers, Urban Gray 505; PGC: 03259, LIN: T57106
X-ShortShortRegularLongX-LongXX-Long
X-Small8415-01-545-9902 8415-01-545-9907 8415-01-545-9914 8415-01-545-9915 8415-01-545-9917 8415-01-545-9918
Small8415-01-545-9921 8415-01-545-9955 8415-01-538-6720 8415-01-545-9958 8415-01-545-9960 8415-01-545-9969
Medium8415-01-546-0014 8415-01-546-0017 8415-01-538-6695 8415-01-546-0019 8415-01-546-0021 8415-01-546-0028
Large8415-01-546-0030 8415-01-546-0033 8415-01-538-6704 8415-01-538-6706 8415-01-546-0034 8415-01-546-0036
X-Large8415-01-546-0037 8415-01-546-0039 8415-01-538-6707 8415-01-538-6709 8415-01-546-0040 8415-01-546-0041
XX-Large8415-01-546-0042 8415-01-546-0116 8415-01-546-0117 8415-01-546-0118 8415-01-546-0119 8415-01-546-0121
  • Parka, Tan 499; Class 2, GL/PD 06-07A
  • "USMC Layer 7" [3][4][5]
    • Parka, Coyote 498; Class 3, GL/PD 06-07A; PGC: 04163[6]
      • X-Small
        • Short: 8415-01-653-2644
        • Regular: 8415-01-653-2647
      • Small
        • Short: 8415-01-653-2654
        • Regular: 8415-01-653-2656
        • Long: 8415-01-653-2851
      • Medium
        • Short: 8415-01-653-2853
        • Regular: 8415-01-653-2874
        • Long: 8415-01-653-2885
      • Large
        • Regular: 8415-01-653-2894
        • Long: 8415-01-653-2895
      • X-Large
        • Regular: 8415-01-653-2896
        • Long: 8415-01-653-2900
        • X-Long: 8415-01-653-2910
      • XX-Large
        • Regular: 8415-01-653-2914
        • Long: 8415-01-653-2924
        • X-Long: 8415-01-653-2928
    • Trousers, PGC: 04164, Class 3, GL/PD 06-18A[7]
      • X-Small
        • Short: 8415-01-653-2111
        • Regular: 8415-01-653-2113
      • Small
        • Short: 8415-01-653-2114
        • Regular: 8415-01-653-2117
        • Long: 8415-01-653-2119
      • Medium
        • Short: 8415-01-653-2120
        • Regular: 8415-01-653-2122
        • Long: 8415-01-653-2174
      • Large
        • Regular: 8415-01-653-2175
        • Long: 8415-01-653-2177
      • X-Large
        • Regular: 8415-01-653-2243
        • Long: 8415-01-653-2279
        • X-Long: 8415-01-653-2281
      • XX-Large
        • Regular: 8415-01-653-2283
        • Long: 8415-01-653-2284
        • X-Long: 8415-01-653-2286

Commercial Items

  • https://www.wildthingsgear.com/products/gen-iii-level-vii-parka
  • https://www.wildthingsgear.com/products/gen-iii-level-vii-trousers
  • https://www.tennierindustries.com/product/layer-7-parka/
  • https://www.tennierindustries.com/product/layer-7-trousers/

Similar Item

References

  • http://www.adsinc.com/catalog/apparel/clothing-systems/gen-iii-ecwcs-level-vii-top
  • http://www.nextec.com/epic_military.html
  • https://www.performancedays.com/files/performancedays/content/exhibitors/documents/306/Climashield_military_brochure.pdf

Notes

  1. ↑ https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/us-army-mobilizes-climashield-to-battle-the-cold-204135621.html
  2. ↑ https://www.upi.com/Defense-News/2013/04/23/Climashield-tapped-for-cold-weather-gear/57921366735700/
  3. ↑ SPE1C1-20-R-0009: https://sam.gov/opp/930f6a7b843a80282c9efce3c83b3e72/view
  4. ↑ https://sam.gov/opp/1432a7d44cda4ce2b92efdf374c8321b/view
  5. ↑ https://www.ncmbc.us/wp-content/uploads/DLA-CT-FY21-Forecast-v2-dtd-03-November-2020_1.xlsx
  6. ↑ SPE1C1-22-R-0074: https://sam.gov/opp/ce118def454f47058b1496c69b58b113/view
  7. ↑ SPE1C1-22-R-0074: https://sam.gov/opp/ce118def454f47058b1496c69b58b113/view