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Gortex 20,000+ mm waterproofing

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Abscratch
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search ebay "gortex ecwcs parka"
http://adventuretech.com/ecwcs_gen_2parka.html for manufacture site.

standard ecwcs (extended cold weather clothing system) for the US army is made from gortex and have all the same attributes of other ski jackets but for sooo much less and will last for so much longer.

few jackets here:
http://www.liquidationlink.com/servlet/Categories?category=Military+Clothing&searchpath=ac1c0a651088a25bd53af77&start=1&total=36
Jan 4 2006 6:49PM
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Abscratch
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example: http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-ADVENTURE-TECH-GORTEX-SKI-PARKA-WOODLAND-CAMO-MED_W0QQitemZ7208702591QQcategoryZ36247QQcmdZViewItem
Jan 4 2006 6:51PM
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that one on ebay is cheap
Jan 4 2006 6:52PM
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Abscratch
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there on tons on ebay, if you dont have much money you can buy army surplus stuff or by the new ones from the liquidationlink.com link. the regular price is ~$350

its such a great deal. they also ha
Jan 4 2006 6:54PM
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eLevate
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i have a pair of those. they arent really all that waterproof. in spring sessions the jacket gets soaked.
Jan 4 2006 7:04PM
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Abscratch
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you sure you got a gortex one and not a BDU, and was it used?
Jan 4 2006 7:05PM
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eLevate
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postive its not a battle dress uniform.
and no, it was not used. it does take a lot to get wet though, ill give you that. bail twice into the spring slush/mud/water, and then it starts getting wet
Jan 4 2006 7:07PM
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Abscratch
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isnt that the case with all gortex gear?
Jan 4 2006 7:07PM
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wang_bong
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steeze
Jan 4 2006 7:08PM
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Abscratch
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other than that it should be more than great for peak winter conditions
Jan 4 2006 7:08PM
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eLevate
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there are pocket snaps where a liner is supposed to go, but i havent been able to find anywhere that sells the liners, so its just like a massive vent, on the front of my thighs. lets just say i dont wear them riding when its cold much
Jan 4 2006 7:52PM
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Abscratch
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you dont have to get a liner that snaps in and did you get the 2nd gen parka? just wear a liner underneath it
Jan 4 2006 8:00PM
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acoustikrage
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you all act like goretex is some magic material. goretex, like most other technical outerwear materials, have a coating of dwr(durable water repellant) or something similar to repel water off the fabric surface. this is in addition to the material's inherent ability to resist soakage. needless to say, once that coating starts wearing off, the material begins to soak a little. if you want absolute water proofness, get a raincoat. you know, those squeeky yellow ones..
Jan 4 2006 8:11PM
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Freestyla_01
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Directions to waterproofing:
step 1. Purchase a garbage bag that is proportionate to one's body (colors and styles may be chosen to one's own discretion)
2. Locate the bottom center of the garbage bag, and cut a hole in it, slightly larger than one's head.
3. Cut 2 holes large enough for arms and shoulders.
4.Wear, and be dry.
Jan 4 2006 10:41PM
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