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APECS jacket or ECWCS Gen III layer 6 jacket?
CalFed
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Posted: 1/16/2024 9:20:45 PM EDT
I'm wondering which would offer the most protection against rain and wind.
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Posted: 1/16/2024 9:40:51 PM EDT
[#1]
In my limited experience, the APECs provides more protection against both than the newer lighter weight exposures suite, Gen III Gore-Tex
In the real world off-campus, good marksmanship trumps good will.
rtz549
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Posted: 1/16/2024 10:25:01 PM EDT
[#2]
I'm not 100% certain the gen 3 layer 6 jacket is water proof?
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Posted: 1/17/2024 3:37:33 AM EDT
[#3]
Pretty certain Layer 6 of Gen III offers goretex water protection
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Posted: 1/17/2024 3:53:28 PM EDT
[#4]
Goretex or just nylon?
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Posted: 1/20/2024 7:27:07 PM EDT
[#5]
Pretty sure it is Goretex
APECS jacket or ECWCS Gen III layer 6 jacket?
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