This is not your average surplus. This is not the parka you see on a rack at Ragstock because they think its a quaint little piece they found in Germany.
This is the Austrian Gore-Tex Hardshell. Built for the harshest heights of the alps, and torrential downpour in the Jungle.
This is seriously high tech. This is the shell everyone at KommandoStore has in their trunk. It's the good stuff, designed and produced under contract by a high-end Austrian ski-wear company.
The napoleon Pockets are extremely large for all of your things to be conveniently stored. Phone, wallet, keys, and also large enough to comfortably hold another piece of Austrian engineering without any majorly suspicious shapes bulging out.
This page should be renamed “Arc'teryx LEAF for 90% off.” We'd probably be sued into the ground by their legal team, but we wouldn't be wrong. You won't have as many fancy sleeve options or secret zippers, but if you want one hell of a Gore-Tex shell, the Austrians made it for you and it's here (and my god is that OD Gore-Tex sexy).
Specs
- Outer Shell: 100% Polyamid
- Membrane: 100% PTFE Gore-Tex
- Inner Lining: 100% Polyamid
- Zipper-secured closure with double-panel hook and loop storm flap
- Two low-profile vertical zippered Napoleon pockets
- Two low-profile hook and loop hand pockets
- Internal elastic buckle-adjusted cinch cords at hips and waist
- Hook and loop patches for nametape and shoulder patches
- Brimmed hood can be rolled inward, held in place by snaps for storage
- Adjustable hood drawstrings held in place with loops right under the collar. No more drawstrings flying into your face
- Optional waterproof zippered underarm vents
Condition
Parkas are in great condition. Some wear-marks or minor blemishes may be present. No holes, tears, or fading.
This is not your average surplus. This is not the parka you see on a rack at Ragstock because they think its a quaint little piece they found in Germany.
This is the Austrian Gore-Tex Hardshell. Built for the harshest heights of the alps, and torrential downpour in the Jungle.
This is seriously high tech. This is the shell everyone at KommandoStore has in their trunk. It's the good stuff, designed and produced under contract by a high-end Austrian ski-wear company.
The napoleon Pockets are extremely large for all of your things to be conveniently stored. Phone, wallet, keys, and also large enough to comfortably hold another piece of Austrian engineering without any majorly suspicious shapes bulging out.
This page should be renamed “Arc'teryx LEAF for 90% off.” We'd probably be sued into the ground by their legal team, but we wouldn't be wrong. You won't have as many fancy sleeve options or secret zippers, but if you want one hell of a Gore-Tex shell, the Austrians made it for you and it's here (and my god is that OD Gore-Tex sexy).
Specs
- Outer Shell: 100% Polyamid
- Membrane: 100% PTFE Gore-Tex
- Inner Lining: 100% Polyamid
- Zipper-secured closure with double-panel hook and loop storm flap
- Two low-profile vertical zippered Napoleon pockets
- Two low-profile hook and loop hand pockets
- Internal elastic buckle-adjusted cinch cords at hips and waist
- Hook and loop patches for nametape and shoulder patches
- Brimmed hood can be rolled inward, held in place by snaps for storage
- Adjustable hood drawstrings held in place with loops right under the collar. No more drawstrings flying into your face
- Optional waterproof zippered underarm vents
Condition
Parkas are in great condition. Some wear-marks or minor blemishes may be present. No holes, tears, or fading.
| Sizing |
Rated 0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Runs Small, 0 is True to Size and 2 is Runs Big
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| Performance |
Rated 4 out of 5
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Solid outer shell
Out of the box it's in really good condition. All of the velcro, seams and zippers are fine, no issues there. Since I got the grade 2 parka there are some light abrasion spots visible but it's still waterproof (tested it in my shower). I replaced the elastic cords around the waist and hem because they were slightly worn out. But overall it's proofed against pretty much everything.
| Sizing |
Rated 1 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Runs Small, 0 is True to Size and 2 is Runs Big
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| Performance |
Rated 4 out of 5
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This thing slaps
This has become my go to rain shell, boasting pockets large enough to smuggle a child in whilst still being very light. The version I bought goes past my lower back a tad so I don't soak my ass when trying to sit down. Purchased a used jacket and I'm 100% sure this has never been worn by a human before, which is a testament to K-stores quality as well as the manufacturer because I'm not sure I could damage this thing if I tried. Works for all seasons, and is spacious enough to fit as many layers as you need. Just get one if you don't have one already.
| Sizing |
Rated 1 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Runs Small, 0 is True to Size and 2 is Runs Big
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| Performance |
Rated 5 out of 5
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Far bigger than anticipated
I had purchased what smallest size available but couldn’t quite get the size I wanted, and figuring it was a shell, I thought it’d be ok since I’d likely wear a hoodie under it.
Sadly, it’s still a bit too big for my size even with that.
Outside of that, it’s very light, very high quality, tested waterproof, and would be perfect for forest or mountain hikes even in the summer if you’re not a fan of umbrellas, or for the fall and winter as a waterproof shell over your preferred cold weather gear.
| Sizing |
Rated 2 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Runs Small, 0 is True to Size and 2 is Runs Big
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| Performance |
Rated 4 out of 5
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Excellent parka
Ivan responded promptly to multiple emails regarding the correct sizing of the jacket. I finally purchased it and am very pleased with its fit and quality. Very minor visual blemishes which are to be expected with military surplus. Jacket is in excellent condition otherwise.
| Sizing |
Rated 0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Runs Small, 0 is True to Size and 2 is Runs Big
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| Performance |
Rated 5 out of 5
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Hard to beat quality for price.
This has all the features I was looking for in a lighter rain proof jacket as it often doesnt get cold enough here in California to need anything heavier than something like this. It has some slight wearing of the OD green in spots but over all in great shape. The waist tightener really makes the jacket stick to the sides and feel more attached to the body this can really be helpful on treks through dense forest brush that can often snag on loose clothing but overall its just a preference. The hoods draw string works well and all the pockets are yuuuge you can fit a whole bag of jerky and maybe some energy bars in just one of them Im pretty sure there is about half a backpack worth of space between them all if you filleed them all up your hike would be alot heavier thats for sure.
| Sizing |
Rated 1 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Runs Small, 0 is True to Size and 2 is Runs Big
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| Performance |
Rated 5 out of 5
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