{"product_id":"bundeswehr-hardshell-flecktarn-parka","title":"Bundeswehr Hardshell Flecktarn Parka","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eFlecktarn\u003c\/em\u003e SympaTex parka is the hardshell first cousin of the classic cotton\/poly \u003cem\u003eFlecktarn\u003c\/em\u003e parka you know and love. It wears hard, while being light enough to wear in the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSympaTex is a fabric\/membrane that is both water and windproof but allows water vapor to flow through. It's very similar to American Gore-Tex but originates from a European parent company. SympaTex is widely used across Europe in sports and recreation gear and has had considerable success winning military contracts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e TL;DR It's a damn good waterproof shell in \u003cem\u003eFlecktarn\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGerman \u003cem\u003eFlecktarn\u003c\/em\u003e pattern on delicious weatherproof SympaTex membrane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZippered main closure with snap-secured double storm flap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo roomy low-front snap-secured pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHook and loop fabric for nametape, patches on both shoulders, and tightening cuffs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCinch cord in hood and at bottom of parka \"skirt\" (that's what that part is called, apparently)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The \u003cem\u003eFlecktarn Hardshell Parka\u003c\/em\u003e comes in three color versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePre-1995\u003c\/em\u003e: An extraordinarily vibrant version of the five-color pattern. Best for use with bright, eye-catching vegetation. It seems the Bundeswehr toned down the jacket a touch with the Pre-2005 version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePre-2005: \u003c\/em\u003eThe five-color pattern everyone thinks about when they hear \u003cem\u003eFlecktarn\u003c\/em\u003e — vibrant and robust\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePre-2005 variants: \u003c\/em\u003eSometime during the 90s, Germany was in high demand for BDUs, so it contracted a handful of different companies for manufacture. Construction is identical, but color is not. With the number of different batches being produced by different printing equipment, the tone of the five colors varies from company to company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePost-2005: \u003c\/em\u003eIn 2005 the five colors of \u003cem\u003eFlecktarn\u003c\/em\u003e were altered into more muted tones. Since then, the colors have stayed free of variation. Every piece made since 2005 features this muted version of \u003cem\u003eFlecktarn\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll parkas are in like-new to very good condition with no indications of damage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SWILK","offers":[{"title":"I 44\/46 \/ (US Small) \/ Pre-2005","offer_id":58565086740854,"sku":"pih1787996129662","price":38.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"II 48\/50 (US Medium) \/ Pre-2005","offer_id":58565086773622,"sku":"ucr1787996129663","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"II 48\/50 (US Medium) \/ Post-2005","offer_id":58565086806390,"sku":"lzf1787996129664","price":35.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"III 52\/54 (US Large) \/ Pre-2005","offer_id":58565086839158,"sku":"otc1787996129665","price":35.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"III 52\/54 (US Large) \/ Post-2005","offer_id":58565086871926,"sku":"sqz1787996129666","price":40.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"II 48\/50 (US Medium) \/ Pre-1995","offer_id":58565086904694,"sku":"ppz1787996129667","price":39.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/5890\/0598\/files\/bundeswehr-hardshell-flecktarn-parka_1.jpg?v=1787996142","url":"https:\/\/marnora.shop\/products\/bundeswehr-hardshell-flecktarn-parka","provider":"brortowfa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}