WAIPER.inc US Army ECWCS GEN2 Fleece Jacket POLARTEC CLASSIC 300 Black Size M Purchased in the winter of 2024 at the WAIPER store in Fukuoka City, worn only a few times. Original price: ¥19,800 This is a reproduction of the "GEN2 Fleece," also known as Layer 2, which is part of the US Army's "ECWCS" (Extended Cold Weather Clothing System) second generation. This system consists of five layers. The thick fleece used for the body is the same US-made POLARTEC CLASSIC 300 used in the original. The elbows and chest, which are prone to friction, are made of nylon. This is a high-quality jacket that can be worn as a standalone outer, even though it's a mid-layer fleece jacket. It has zippered pockets on both sides. The underarm ventilation, used for temperature regulation, is designed for standalone wear, and it seems to function well as a single outer layer in the Japanese climate. Of course, as originally intended, wearing a waterproof and breathable hard shell over it will provide both warmth and protection from rain and wind.