Whether you're camping in crappy weather, hiking in storm season, or stalking warehouse-Ivan for loot drops, you're going to need a solid waterproof coat. The French CCE GoreTex Parka is just what you need.
Issued since the 1990s, the CCE (Camouflage Centre Europe) pattern blends into woodlands and mates perfectly with M81 and similar copies. It's great for stalking game, larping, and embarrassing yourself at family picnics. The GoreTex (or GoreTex-like) tri-laminate shell is waterproof, windproof, and breathable, keeping you dry without turning you into a salty sweat lodge. At under three pounds, it’s a tough PTFE membrane beast, resisting moisture, gunk and grease, and abrasions from branches, rocks, and the driveway under her car.
The cut’s generous for layering, suitable for cold weather and large gentlemen. A quick-release zipper and storm flap seal out the elements, while two front flap pockets and hidden map pockets keep your secret tools for later secure. The stowable hood fits over helmets and YAKUB brains, with an adjustable strap to cinch it tight. Armpit zippers vent heat (and stank), and sealed seams ensure no leaks.
Specs
Sizing
Parkas follow the standard French military sizing systems with the intended Chest circumference (88cm, 96cm, etc) followed by the length ("C" for short, "R" for regular, and "L" for long). We've found the parkas to run slightly large and long in order to accommodate layers underneath. In other words, if you're a Regular height, the Short size might just work for you.
Our model is 6'0", 40cm chest, 200lbs, and wears a 96C size comfortably.
Condition
Parkas are in like-new condition with no cosmetic blemishes, fully functioning hardware, and no signs of use.
French CCE GoreTex Parka
Arc'teryx on me, nah, we don't rock no Patagonia
Arc'teryx on me, I could go hiking in Snowdonia. Great jacket and the water really beads off it is a massive jacket I wear 1x to 2 x depending on brand and I’m absolutely swimming in it even with my yakub head but it is very comfy with room for layering and French cce is hot.
So this is strictly a wind breaker/rain coat. Its not a winter coat at all. The description made it seem a bit more made for winter than it is. Mine also doesn't have hand pockets, the description says they do.
That said, the jacket is literally like new. It might even be new. Its not broken in at all, still stiff. It's got zero mildewy surplus smell. It's great quality. Just be sure you in the market for a rain jacket not a winter coat
Absolute banger of a jacket. The frogs know how to make a mean goretex. Keeps me nice and dry when I go HAM on the 'nog.
Best price around for an essential piece of any cold weather outfit. Lots of surplus for any budget!
Fits perfectly & protects me from the rain 10/10
