ECWCS Dry suit Underwear Military

[hunter991]

I have been using military polypropylene for years as dry suit underwear but I have found this new underwear that I am thinking of buying, I could use it under my dry suit and at work under my clothes. Dual purpose. It seems pretty good, what do ya'll think. It seems to be made of the best stretch fleece.

Check out the link, it is called the spear standard kit, listed under military issue clothing.

http://www.us-elitegear.com/

It seams like the perfect dual purpose dry suit underwear system.

This is the US Military's Latest Insulating Layer System. It is only Issued to SPECIAL FORCES Personnel. SPEAR's Insulation subsystem includes five garments, which provide protection to -40 degrees. Items included in the system are as follows:

 

[hunter991]

Lightweight Silk Underwear Fabricated in treated polyester knit to wick moisture/perspiration away from the body. The undershirt has a crew neck, contoured longer tail in back and long sleeves with a thumbhole to aid in donning as well as adding additional protection to the hand/wrist area. The drawers have an elastic waistband, access fly and flat seam construction to reduce chaffing.

Midweight Polyester Underwear fabricated in stretch knit of treated polyester. The undershirt has a low bulk, foldover collar, contoured longer tail in back and a neck to chest zipper opening to allow ventilation. The drawers have an elastic waistband, access fly and flat seam construction to reduce chaffing.

Medium weight stretch bib overalls fabricated in stretch polyester/lycra fleece. The outer surface is a smooth non-snag nylon knit with an insulating polyester fleece on the inside. The one-piece full bib has a two-way front zipper, mid chest inner pockets, full-length side zippers, rainbow dropseat, reinforced knees and flat seam construction to reduce bulk.

Pile jacket fabricated in heavyweight fleece fabric The jacket has a collar, zipper front closure, pit zips(under arm zippers) two zippered hand warmer pockets and a windproof front and back yoke.

 

[Bob3]

I'm fond of the military surplus goodies, I use the mid weight arctic polypro over a lightweight set. Add more as needed.
I also have a small pile of brand new 1st generation polartec "Bear Suits", those run about $50 for a complete set (tops & bottoms)
The newer stuff is nearly impossible to find in the surplus circles tho, and buying new from an outfit can bankrupt ya.
Besides, a good set of Thinsulate will be quite a bit cheaper, if bought wisely.

 

[Aardal]

Yikes.....




That stuff is spendy! I dive Viking artic undergarments ($80 eBay) and where polyprop tops and bottoms to keep dry and the sweat off me. Total price $110. This setup is good for ice diving and still be warm. No need to spend $270 for silk undies and bibs and $140 for the jacket. Just my .02 cents.