Helikon-Tex Soft Shell Level 5 Gen.3 Ver.1 Jacket PL Desert (XL)

This jacket represents the upper part of the Soft Shell Level Generation 3 module from the APCU (Advanced Protective Combat Uniform), serving as a barrier against wind and light rain. The APCU is a collection of clothing modules designed to provide soldiers with protection against all possible climatic changes and differences that may occur in extreme situations.
The material used is primarily 98% nylon and 2% spandex, designed to give the fabric the necessary elasticity while maintaining the level of waterproofing against light rain and wind, as mandated by the strict regulations of the U.S. Army. The sleeves, collar, and waist feature adjustment systems to maintain thermal comfort, improve mobility, and enhance waterproofing properties.
The jacket is equipped with spacious pockets located in easily accessible places.

Functionality

The jacket features the following tactical pockets: 2 large pockets on the chest secured with zippers and 2 pockets on the upper part of the sleeves secured with Velcro.
The jacket includes a hood that can be tightened into a special compartment inside the collar to save space. To prevent overheating, there are ventilation systems with double zippers located in the underarm area.
The main fastening system is a YKK zipper, a high-quality double zipper, ensuring durability over time. Above it, there is a section made of material secured with snaps for additional protection of the zipper.
In the chest area and the upper part of the sleeves, there are sections equipped with Velcro for attaching badges or patches.

The color of the jacket is PL Desert, this camouflage is used by the Polish Army and is the Desert version of the PL Woodland pattern.

The size of the jacket is XL (Extra Large) and its dimensions are:

• chest size 146 cm
• sleeve length 62 cm
• total height 75 cm