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Nomenclature
Overall BIB Cold Weather Fiberpile
Overalls Cold Weather Synthetic Fiber Pile
Brown Bear Suit
MIL-O-44191
The shirt and the bib overall are made of a brown colored (brown 463), knitted, polyester fiberpile material conforming to class 4, MIL-C-43251, because of which the shirt and bib overall are called "bear suit".
History / Summary
The polyester fiberpile shirt and bib overall are new ECWCS development items. The shirt serves as the primary insulating layer on the upper body. The bib overall is used as an additional layer for temperatures below -25°F and down to -60°F.
The "Bosnia Buffalo Bib" (nickname for brown material used) is made to handle extreme cold weather conditions. The thick synthetic cloth fiber pile creates air space to hold in the warmth. Two-way zippers run the length of both the left and the right side of the unit. There is a third zipper that runs from the fly area to the back area. There are two inch black nylon webbing suspenders, with black quick release plastic overall clips.
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The "Bosnia Buffalo Bib" (nickname for brown material used) is made to handle extreme cold weather conditions. The thick synthetic cloth fiber pile creates air space to hold in the warmth. Two-way zippers run the length of both the left and the right side of the unit. There is a third zipper that runs from the fly area to the back area. There are two inch black nylon webbing suspenders, with black quick release plastic overall clips.
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The shirt and the bib overall are made of a brown colored (brown 463), knitted, polyester fiberpile material conforming to class 4, MIL-C-43251, because of which the shirt and bib overall are called "bear suit".
Description of Item
The shirt is a long sleeve, front opening type garment with hook and pile cuff tabs, two chest cargo style pockets, two lower handwarmer pockets and a fold over collar that converts to a turtleneck when the front slide fastener is completely closed. A black elastic nylon drawcord with barrel lock is at the waist. The shoulders, underarms, sleeves, and pockets are reinforced with plain weave black polyester/cotton material
The overall has adjustable elastic suspenders with quick release buckles, and full length zippers at the side seams and a fly slide fastener enable two-way openings. The quick release buckles are worn in front.
Specifications
Shirt: MIL-S-44163
Bib Overall: MIL-O-44191
Nomenclature
SHIRT, COLD WEATHER, POLYESTER FIBERPILE
SHIRT, COLD WEATHER, SYNTHETIC FIBER PILE
OVERALL, BIB, COLD WEATHER, FIBERPILE
OVERALLS, COLD WEATHER, SYNTHETIC FIBER PILE
Logistics
Shirt; PGC: 01905
X-Small: 8415-01-228-1353
Small: 8415-01-228-1354
Medium: 8415-01-228-1355
Large: 8415-01-228-1356
X-Large: 8415-01-228-1357
Overalls; PGC: 01928
X-Small
Short/Regular: 8415-01-228-1323
Long: 8415-01-228-1324
Small
Short/Regular: 8415-01-228-1325
Long: 8415-01-228-1326
Medium
Short/Regular: 8415-01-228-1327
Long: 8415-01-228-1328
Large
Short/Regular: 8415-01-228-1329
Long: 8415-01-228-1330
X-Large
Short/Regular: 8415-01-228-1331
Long: 8415-01-228-1332
Extended Cold Weather Clothing System (ECWCS) cold weather bib overalls. Commonly nicknamed the "bear suit." Thick, soft fleece interior lining keeps you very warm in the coldest of weather.Size: Large Short RegularBrand new, never issued, with tag still attached.
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