Happy Suit
The ECW parka and trouser overgarments and booties are designed for biouvac, rest and sentry activities in mountain conditions. The garments shall be lightweight and easily packed to a minimum volume to be carried among the variety of other mission essential gear.
Description of Item
The ECW parka, trousers, and bootie shall comply with Wild Things Happy Jacket Product # WHJ022 and Loft pants Product # WLP032, Wild Things Happy Booties part # WHB06105 or equal.
Parka
The hood shall be insulated and fit over the Marine Corps Helmet. The hood shall be attached and be one size that fits all ECW parka sizes. The hood opening and jacket bottom hem shall have elasticized drawcords with barrel locks (ITW Nexus part #350-3000 or equal) and no free hanging ends, to easily adjust fit to the body, while wearing leather gloves. The hem drawcord adjustment shall be located inside each side pocket. Inside mesh chest pockets shall be provided with elasticized opening to help retain contents. Elasticized wrist openings with hook/loop tabs shall be provided to adjust comfortably around wrist. Abrasion resistant elbow reinforcement patches are required.
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Trousers
The waist has multiple features, it is elasticized for maximum elongation (to the sewn shell dimension) to accommodate multiple layers of clothing worn beneath, and shall be wide enough to prevent rolling onto itself. The trousers shall provide three zipper openings with flaps and hook and loop closures located at the center front fly, and at each outseam. Horizontal suspender loops shall be attached to the inside of the waistband with a minimum 4 inch opening positioned between center front and each side seam. Hook and loop adjustment tabs shall be provided at the each outseam at the elasticized waist and hem, to adjust for comfortable fit and protection. A hook and loop closure at the center waist shall also be provided. Abrasion resistant knee and seat reinforcement patches are required. The knee pleats, or equal, shall be provided to elongate when the wearer squats to minimize insulation compression.
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Materials Used
The outershell fabric for the extreme cold weather parka, trouser, and bootie shall be 100% microfiber polyester treated with EPIC dynamic water repellent finish or equal. The shell material shall be highly water repellent and wind resistant. The outershell materials shall be quick drying when they become wet or damp and durable to repeated laundering.
The insulation for the parka, trouser, and bootie shall be Primaloft Sport or equal. The insulation shall maintain uniform thickness and insulation properties after repeated packing/repacking, and commercial launderings. Insulation material cannot migrate through the garment shell and lining.
The garment materials shall be solid Coyote 476/498 shade.
Specifications
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National Stock Numbers
| Parka | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Short | Regular | Long | |
| Small | 8415-01-555-1266 | 8415-01-555-1271 | |
| Medium | 8415-01-555-1272 | 8415-01-555-1275 | 8415-01-555-1276 |
| Large | 8415-01-555-1279 | 8415-01-555-1286 | |
| X-Large | 8415-01-555-1282 | ||
| Trousers | |||
| Short | Regular | Long | |
| Small | 8415-01-555-1323 | 8415-01-555-1325 | |
| Medium | 8415-01-555-1327 | 8415-01-555-1329 | 8415-01-555-1334 |
| Large | 8415-01-555-1341 | 8415-01-555-1348 | |
| X-Large | 8415-01-555-1366 | ||
| Bootie | |||
| Small | 8415-01-553-1777 | ||
| Medium | 8415-01-555-3081 | ||
| Large | 8415-01-555-3163 | ||
| X-Large | 8415-01-555-3178 | ||