recce smock - Drop Zone Tactical

RECCE SMOCK
What is old is new again.
The classics never die.
Nothing new is ever invented, just reworked.
Whatever the adage you care to choose, it will probably
describe our Drop Zone Recce Smock. Soldiers continually
asked us when were we going to build a smock similar to
the wind and mist smocks made famous by the British
Army.
Well the time has come.
We researched the smock for over two years. We
surveyed our customers to find what they liked in a smock.
We acquired various smocks, then surveyed the customers
again. The result after this lengthy and intensive research is
the Drop Zone Recce Smock presented herein.
The boys told us that the “waterproof / breathable” field jackets currently issued by most modern armies were fine for
sedentary activity, but when you had to hustle they were not breathable enough. The boys wanted a field jacket that would
keep the wind, mist, and light drizzle out, but would breathe very well.
They told us the current “waterproof / breathable” field jackets were too Curious, as our Recce Smock is not
bulky due to the liners that are sewn in to protect the “membrane”. They
waterproof, we queried the lads as to what
they do in heavy rains. They told us they pack
also told us they
a
light water proof nylon rain jacket that has
wanted more
This is a very good view
no
features. The featureless rain jacket packs
pockets.
of the hood adjuster. You
nicely
in a web gear pouch or smock pocket.
We listened and
can wear the Recce Smock
The lads also told us they rarely wear the rain
hood up with or without
found military
jacket, except for short periods when the rain
your helmet.
specification cotton/
comes down in buckets, and that they were
synthetic blend twill
more than happy to trade the high bulk of the
The button you see
fabrics
that
can
be
issue “waterproof / breathable” field jacket for
secures the hood
easily treated with
strap while the hood is
the convenience, breathability, and lower bulk
rolled down.
water repellents. This of the smock and rain jacket combo!
combination of
cotton and synthetic
gives the fabric breathability, strength, and abrasion resistance, while the treatment the owner adds to the Smock gives
light water repellency.
Keeping in mind the weather protection purpose of a wind and mist smock, our designers agonized over the hood
design. The Recce Smock hood is designed to be warn with or without a helmet and features a Velcro® adjustment strap.
To prevent rainwater delivered by those light showers and drizzles from dripping on to your face, a unique peak was
designed. You can roll
We like to
the peak back to act a
call it
rain gutter or you can
The incredible cut
Infanteers
leave it straight out
of the hood is
Air
obvious here.
for extra protection
Conditioning.
Just visible
from wind and dust.
These extra long
are the shock
To snug the hood
zips, run right down
cord drawstrings
around the face, the
to the waist pand.
The peak is ideal.
neck and yoke were
The Recce Smock
has transformed
this soldier.
Note the
killer look in
his eyes!
They can be tuned
with dual YKK® slides
Anyone who has
humped the boonies
knows how important
these vents are.
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cut extra roomy, providing a comfort
zone for those turtles among us.
Securing the hood around the face is
accomplished with a simple, one hand
pull of the shock cord that runs
through the fixed cord locks. Shock
cord was chosen for this task as its
stretch allows maximum movement,
even when adjusted, while
conventional draw cord does not.
Ventilation, a must when buttoned
up and forced to work hard, is
provided by the extra long zippered
Each of the zippered chest pockets
hides two pen pockets, angled for
ease of access. A total of four pen
pockets! Ideal for water color pens
and vinyl map cases.
Its the little details that
count!
Note the wide opening!
In our view there is nothing worse
than a pocket that you can’t get
your hand into.
under arm vents. These vents are so long they run
right down to the waist drawstring! For extra
Lanyards secure essential
convenience we provided double zipper heads on
gear to you. We placed a
D-ring in each of the four each zip.
main cargo pockets so
The main jacket zip is a #10 YKK® two way,
you will no be short of
provided to promote ventilation. Further ventilation
attachment points!
can be gained by unzipping the “reach through”
zipper, sandwiched between the chest pockets. While
Compass, lights, flare
launchers will be handy
on the subject of zips, it should be noted that we use
YKK® exclusively. We’ve tied just about everything
else and this brand is simply the best for durability.
We can’t continue the discussion on zips without talking about pockets.
We have pockets! If you are separated from your load bearing equipment, or just stripping down for lightness the Recce
Smock serves up the carrying capacity you need.
On the chest we have two large cargo pockets, each of the cargo pockets secures with a button down flap. The buttons
are Canadian Military tape style. Within each cargo pocket is a D-ring, to be used for attaching lanyards. No more
excuses for lost compass or pace beads now! Each of the cargo pockets piggy backs, over patch pockets that secure with,
you guessed it YKK® zips. These zips are equipped with pull toggles for easy use while wearing gloves. Hidden in the
zippered patch pockets, are dual pen pockets thoughtfully angled for ease of use. Southpaws take note: these pen pockets
are in BOTH patch pockets.
Our designers look after details!
We repeat the whole exercise below the waistline with the lower cargo
and piggy backed patch pockets. Only this time we eliminated the pen
pockets and located the zippers to the outside, so the patch pockets
could double as hand warmers. Sneaky stuff!
But wait! There’s more!
Huge cargo pockets that close with zips are on each sleeve. The troops
told us this was a coveted feature, especially when wearing a load
bearing vest or body armor that restricts access to the regular pockets.
Each of the sleeve pockets has a large Velcro® loop patch for affixing
crests.
Inside the chest region, the Recce Smock boasts storage pockets on
each side of the main zip. Again these pockets are secured with the good
ole reliable YKK® coil zip.
The interior boasts two zippered chest pockets,
one of which you can see being displayed here.
The inside tail of the Recce Smock reveals three generous “E & E”
pockets, suitable for rations, toilet paper or escape and evasion kit.
What you can’t see are the three “E & E” pockets
that close with Velcro™ in the Recce Smock’s tail. These pockets are loosely closed with Velcro®.
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Pockets are not the only feature however.
The waist drawstring is a shock cord and secured with cord locks.
Like the hood, the shock cord gives good mobility.A Velcro® loop
strip is sewn onto the left chest above the cargo pocket to provide a
mounting point for your name tape. To the right of the Velcro® strip is
We know its hard to see due to the camo, so we circled the elbow pocket.
This pocket closes with Velcro™ and is designed to accept foam padding.
We like tool box liner for this application
We forgive
you if you
thought this
soldier was
scrattching
himself. He is
not though,
he is showing
off the zippered
hand warmer
pocket.
a button down rank tab, just right for a rank slip on.
To prevent the elbows from becoming bruised during those arduous
leopard crawls back from the pub, we provided “padding pockets” that
allow you to slip in some foam. Toolbox drawer liner works well for this
application.
To insure that those with a Velcro® fetish are satisfied, not to mention
insuring the Recce Smock seals out the elements, the cuffs seal and
adjust with our favorite hook and loop, Velcro®. We chose this style
over knit cuffs, as knit cuffs tend to soak up the water and wear out on
watchbands.
This full frontal
view shows the
Recce Smock’s
four main cargo
pockets. The piggy
backed zippered
patch pockets are
easily seen behind
the chest cargo
pockets. It should be noted that
ALL Recce Smocks feature full flaps over the
zippers. The zippers are exposed in this photo
for clarity. Also visible are the sleeve pockets.
Knowing full well the Recce Smock will be used under less than ideal
conditions, laundering is a snap. Just empty your treasures from all
your pockets, secure all fasteners, zips, etc. and machine wash
using a laundry soap and warm, NOT HOT water. You can rub
stubborn stains with jellied hand cleaner, just before dropping into
the machine.
Hang dry or machine dry the Recce Smock, warm, NOT HOT!
When dry give the Recce Smock a light spray with a silicone or
Teflon waterproofing. We like a brand called Tectron.
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No little poser pockets on this
smock. No sieree, Bob! These are
real mans sleeve pockets. Big enough
to actually put something in them.
A very handy design feature,
especially when wearing body
armour or a vest.
The sleeve pockets close
with a Ykk ™ zipper.
You will also note the large
Velcro™ Crest Pad.
Perfect for badging of all
types
Sizing when ordering your Recce Smock is easy. We have generously
cut the jacket. If you wear a men’s large shirt, order a large Recce
Smock. If you wear a medium shirt, order a medium Recce Smock and
so on. In fact the Recce Smock is cut so well it is a perfect shell for our
Squeeze Me Field Jacket Liner.
He is the warmest & happiest picket on duty
simply because he has his new Drop Zone
Recce Smock on! We can tell by the smile.
Sizing: Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large, Double Extra Large.
Don’t be left out in the cold order your Drop Zone Recce
Smock today!
Order:
#17-10050701 65/35 Poly Cotton Tactical Twill™ Classic Olive
#17-10050704 65/35 Poly Cotton Tactical Twill™ Tan
#17-10050718 50/50 Nylon Cotton MultiCam™
Specify Size.
01 Classic Olive
04 Classic Tan
18 MultiCam
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