Cold Weather Layering like US Special Forces | The Protective Combat Uniform

This is a comprehensive visual guide for the Protective Combat Uniform (PCU) (as well as the ECWCS Gen III) cold weather layering system. Here you will learn how to develop and use your cold weather system according to US Special Forces doctrine. Commercial technical garments tend to run for premium prices and can be restrictive to those seeking to enter the world of cold weather technical activities. Military surplus, such as the ECWCS Gen III and PCU garments, are an excellent choice for a cost effective and high quality suite of cold weather layers. All of the ECWCS and PCU “levels” can be found on most surplus sites and are all over eBay. This video also aims to showcase some of the cooler, more elusive garments of the PCU system. Featured Garments: -Level 1 Base layers - Halys PCU Block 1 -Level 2 - ECWCS Gen III Waffle layers -Level 3 - Halys PCU Block 1 Fleece jacket -“Level 4“ - Arktis Stowaway Windshirt -Level 5 - Patagonia PCU Block 1