What's the Best Wet Weather Layer? | PCU Breakdown: Level 6 (Hard Shells vs Rain Suits vs Ponchos)

This is the first breakdown of the PCU System. In this video we'll take an in depth look into the Level 6 Hard Shell as well as taking a deep dive into the different kinds of wet weather layers. All of these options have their benefits and drawbacks but it's up to you to decide which one will work for you. Featured garments: Hard Shells: - PCU Block 1 Level 6 - ECWCS Gen III Level 6 - ECWCS Gen I Cold Wet Weather Parka Rain suits: - USGI Improved Rain suit - Frogg Toggs Ultralite 2 Ponchos: - USGI Wet Weather Poncho - Outdoor Research Wallcreeper Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:16 The Level 6 10:16 What is Gore-tex? 12:26 Cold Wet Weather Parka 16:07 ECWCS Level 6 20:58 Improved Rain Suit 24:59 Frogg Toggs Rain Suit 26:21 Ponchos