Uniforms: Foul Weather Parka II

The Foul Weather Parka II is a great optional uniform item. It:

• is Gortex for rain and spray protection
  
• is, with the optional liner, very warm
  
• looks sharp
• protects your uniform ribbons and attachments from the dreaded seatbelt when driving
• and can be worn with all the standard Aux uniforms including ODUs, Tropical Blue Long, Winter Dress Blue and in place of the Service Dress Blue coat for informal situations
  

The FWP II has two components, the parka itself and the optional Polartec Jacket/Liner II. There is also a set of matching Goretex trousers.

The FWP II is available from the USCG Uniform Distribution Center is 35 sizes. Currently $188.58

The liner and trousers available directly from the manufacturer, Propper (EPropper.com)

Polartec Jacket/Liner II (model number F5413) - $60

Foul Weather Trouser II (model number F5207) - $200

Obviously this is a very expensive ensemble, I recommend starting with the FWP II and then considering the liner and trousers. Please remember this is a 100% optional item. There are likely a number of other uniform purchases you will want to make first (ODUs AND Trops).

Some members consider getting a float coat instead of the FWP II but the float coat is PPE and cannot be worn except during operations and operations related training so the FWP II is much more flexible.

Note: The FWP II replaces the All Weather Parka (AWP) and is designed to fit over the new un-tucked ODUs. The AWP is still authorized as long as your un-tucked ODU shirt does not show. Propper still has the AWP listed as a closeout item online but the $30 savings is probably not worth the risk that you will be unable to wear the un-tucked ODU with your parka.