Product description

Very much like the Finnish Defence Forces issued M05 cold weather parka, but with a few little improvements and notably better insulation: Climashield Apex!

  • Generous, roomy fit for layering over field uniform - pick a size smaller than recommended if you want a "street fit"
  • Font zipper w/ press stud storm flap
  • Large, adjustable hood w/ fleece lining
  • Hook-and-loop adjustable cuffs*
  • *instead of the silly interior knit cuffs found on the issued jackets
  • Elastic cord adjustable waist and hem
  • Loop for name, rank and sleeve patches (easy to remove if you want to)
  • Four pockets:
    • Two zippered chest pockets
    • Two zippered hem pockets
  • Materials:
    • Outer fabric: 70/30 PES/CO
    • Lining: 100% PES
    • Insulation: Climashield Apex 100 g/m2
    • All visible materials are NIR compliant

Materials

The outer fabric is 70/30 polyester/cotton, the exact same material used in the latest production runs of the official issue uniforms. Naturally the camo print is totally NIR compliant, so you don´t need to fear looking all lit-up when viewed through NVDs. The lining is 100% polyester.

Climashield Apex

This modern hollowfiber is also used by the US military and Crye in their cold weather gear. Our M05 cold weather garments are filled with 100 g/m2 Climashield Apex, this gives great insulation and warmth whilst still keeping weight to a minimum. The "real" issue CW clothing is made with outdated 70¨s polyester stuffing, Climashield is approx. a hundred times better than that old junk.

Sizing

Straightforward Small, Medium, Large and Short, Regular, Long etc. sizes with corresponding official FDF size number and recommended user measurements (chest circumference and length in centimeters) in brackets.

These are generously sized to accommodate warm base and mid layer clothing. The M05 cold weather parka was designed for wear over warm mid layers and even the standard camo uniform. Using waist and hem drawstring the jacket can easily be adjusted for a custom fit.

Sewn in Estonia

These are sewn in Estonia, by an experienced factory that has a long history of producing clothing for military, law enforcement and emergency services.

Reviews
4.5(6)

Samuel G.

08.06.2019Verified purchase
absolutely love this jacket, I've bought many things from varusteleka and they have never disappointed. A very comfortable and warm jacket in excellent condition and quality, the jacket is also roomy enough for a decently thick under layer to keep you warm in even colder conditions. unfortunately it is moving into summer at the moment here in Britain but i am eagerly awaiting the winter so i can don my cozy jacket once again. P.S. i am really loving the Finnish & Estonian home brands from varusteleka, keep it up!

Matt M.

03.02.2018Verified purchase
Arrived in excellent condition. Will update after wearing in bush & hunting. Sewing, cut, and fit are excellent. Very light and will be good for layering. Please keep using the Estonia and Finland manufacturing. Expect more orders for this jacket once the large local Finnish-American polulation sees me with it on. Will be interesting to see how the climashield apex performs. If jacket is good, will possibly get the bibs. Especially will order the bibs if the Terävä Jääkäripuukko carbon steel with leather sheath in 140 is back in stock ;-) ! Edit: Yep. Varusteleke is not kidding, the insulation in this jacket is amazing. Ordered the matching trousers. AND, because the Terävä Jääkäripuukko carbon steel are back in stock. : ) Was outside last night, -6°F and 15mph breeze. Light expedition weight fleece under this jacket. Highly impressed. Weight of jacket and insulation value are great.

Veronica N.

28.02.2017Verified purchase
Perfect cold weather jacket for the northeast. Jacket arrived quickly and is a great improvement over US issued cold weather gear. This M05 cold pattern is also more effective than ACU or Multcam in my opinion. Great store and superior products.