The outermost shell of the Army's FREE (Fire Resistant Environmental Ensemble) system, issued to aircrew, fuelers, and combat vehicle crews. Nomex face fabric bonded to a GORE-TEX membrane over a Nomex liner. Waterproof and flame resistant in one pant, which is what makes them worth having around a torch, a fuel line, or a burn pile.
This is an outer layer, not an insulating layer, even though it feels thick in your hands. It goes over your uniform and over your fleece. Cut oversized on purpose so it fits over what you already have on.
Leg zippers let you pull them on over laced boots. Integrated waist adjustment handles the bulk underneath. Cargo pockets have pass-through flaps so you can reach the uniform pockets below them.
The Gore-Tex in these was built to survive fuel. It stays waterproof after contact with JP-8, DEET, and the usual petroleum, oils, and lubricants. Regular rain pants do not.
Features & Specs
- Nomex outer, GORE-TEX membrane, Nomex liner. FR is in the fiber, not a coating that washes out.
- Waterproof and windproof. Holds up after exposure to JP-8, DEET, petroleum, oils, and lubricants.
- Near-IR signature reduction. Built in for the life of the garment.
- Leg zippers. On and off over boots.
- Integrated waist adjustment. Layers over a uniform without a belt.
- Cargo pockets with pass-through flaps. Reach the layers underneath.
- Cut to wear over other layers. Sized generously by design.
- Part of the FREE system. Fire Resistant Environmental Ensemble, the Army's layered FR system for aviation and combat vehicle crews. EWOL is the outer shell.
- MultiCam (OEF-CP). Pairs with OCP gear.
- Made in the USA. Government contract production.
- Genuine U.S. Army issue. Certified surplus, inspected and graded.
About Certified Surplus
Certified Military Surplus
Shop with confidence! Our seal guarantees that we inspect, sort, and grade every piece of military surplus we sell. We source directly from the U.S. government and other reliable suppliers to ensure the authenticity of all U.S.-made, military-issued clothing and gear. Our rigorous grading system ensures consistent quality, giving each item a second life and providing you with durable, genuine military gear that lasts.
Warranty
Certified also means that if any of our repairs break or fails during normal use, we will replace or repair it for the lifetime of the gear. We feel that even used military gear should hold up in quality. That is our warranty to you when buying surplus from AN Outdoors.
What you should know about Used Surplus
While our military surplus items are in good, usable condition, they will show signs of wear from their previous use. These signs might include stains, surface rust, fading, markings, or minor repairs and small holes that don't impact the item's functionality. .
