Helikon-Tex Level 7 Climashield Apex 100 g Jacket - Shadow Grey
Winter light jacket in Shadow Grey color that provides excellent insulation and protection against cold even in very low temperatures. The synthetic insulation Climashield Apex maintains its properties even when wet, and the external Rip-Stop fabric enhances tear resistance. This model is designed in accordance with the ECWCS (Extended Cold Weather Clothing System) and serves as the main insulating layer in challenging weather conditions. It features a stowable hood and spacious pockets.
Climashield Apex Insulation and Outer Material
The jacket contains lightweight synthetic insulation Climashield Apex with a grammage of 100 g/m2, providing thermal comfort even in frigid weather. The insulation remains functional despite moisture, dries quickly, and is easy to compress in the included compression bag. The external material is 100% Nylon with a Rip-Stop weave, improving resistance to damage and tears. An additional teflon coating makes the jacket resistant to light rain and stains.
Spacious Pockets and Hook-and-Loop Fastening Cuffs
The jacket is equipped with a total of 5 spacious pockets:
- two chest pockets lined with fleece, closed with YKK zippers, with compartments for a phone or small electronic accessories
- one internal pocket on the left chest side closed with a zipper
- two lower internal mesh pockets for quick drying of wet items
The sleeves feature elastic cuffs with hook-and-loop fastening (Velcro), allowing adjustment to the number of clothing layers worn.
Stowable Hood, Velcro Panels, and Elastic Drawstrings
The jacket is equipped with a helmet and cap-compatible adjustable hood. The hood is stored in a collar fastened with a double zipper. The jacket is fastened along its entire length with a double-sided YKK zipper, facilitating access to items on the belt without fully unzipping. On the shoulders are Velcro panels for attaching patches, badges, or so-called Morale Patches. Elastic drawstrings with stoppers at the bottom of the jacket ensure a better fit and prevent heat loss.
Set Elements
- Helikon-Tex Level 7 Climashield Apex jacket
- compression bag
Main Features
- filled with synthetic Climashield Apex insulation with a grammage of 100 g/m2
- outer Rip-Stop fabric coated with teflon
- adjustable hood stowable in collar and compatible with helmets and caps
- elastic cuffs with hook-and-loop adjustment
- Velcro panels on the shoulders
- 5 spacious pockets
- YKK zipper fastenings
- collar lined with soft fleece
- drawstrings with stoppers at the waist
MILITARY is the official distributor of Helikon-Tex.
Helikon-Tex is a European company operating since 1983, specializing in the design and production of tactical, military, and outdoor clothing. The brand's range includes a wide selection of products, including clothing, backpacks, bags, and various types of tactical accessories, which have gained popularity among both professionals and enthusiasts of outdoor activities. The offer includes product lines such as Bushcraft - for survival enthusiasts, Law Enforcement - created for uniformed services, and Range - intended for shooters. The company uses modern camouflage patterns, including MultiCam, ATACS, and PenCott, providing effective concealment in various terrain conditions.
| Insulation | Yes |
|---|---|
| Clothing style | Tactical |
| Color/camouflage | Gray hue |
| Material texture | Rip-Stop (grid) |
| Main material | 100% nylon |
| Membrane | No |
| Additional material | Polyester |
| Sezon | Autumn, Winter |
| Weight | 896 g |
| Waterproof | No |
| Cut | Loose |
| Clasp type | Zipper |
| Hood | Yes |
| Fill | Climashield Apex |
| Number of pockets | 5 |
| Main color | Shadow Grey |
| Velcro panel | Yes |
| Gender | Men's |
| Manufacturer code | KU-L70-NL-35- |
| Brand | Helikon-Tex |
| EAN |
The velcro panel is an area with sewn-on Velcro tape that allows easy attachment of various additional items, such as patches or pockets.
YKK zippers are high-quality zippers commonly used in clothing and accessories, manufactured by the Japanese YKK Corporation - one of the world's largest zipper manufacturers.
Rip-Stop weave protects the fabric from abrasions and tears. It is characterized by additional threads woven in at regular intervals, forming a mesh-like pattern. It provides high strength to the fabric, increases resistance to mechanical damage, especially tears.
ECWCS stands for Extended Cold Weather Clothing System, a clothing system developed in the 1980s by the US Army for use in winter conditions. Consisting of several different layers, the system allows the garment to adapt to changing weather conditions, providing optimal protection against the cold.
Climashield Apex is an advanced synthetic insulating material with very good thermal properties, lightweight and durable. Thanks to continuous fiber technology, it provides high insulation in harsh conditions - warmth and thermal comfort, even when wet. It is used in outdoor clothing, sleeping bags and tactical gear.
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