The latest Generation 5 of the Keela ODIN Parachutist  

PLEASE READ - The Keela ODIN Parachutist is sized to go over equipment, as such we advise you go down 1 size - please check the measuring chart we have at the bottom or ring for advice

Designed for the airborne soldier, this is the 5th generation, improving on this already best selling rain jacket. The Keela original Parachutist was developed & designed by the  2nd Battalion the Parachute Regiment in conjunction with Odin Systems & Keela International to be a multi purpose smock providing the wearer with the necessary garment for all theatres that he may find himself in when dropped with limited space and weight available

Using the same unique Dual System Protection as our standard models  it is the only outer jacket that provides complete protection from the elements, while the double membrane is able to manage inner condensation creating an improved wearer comfort environment no matter what Mother Nature throws at you. 

The jacket is packed with additional features required for the airborne soldier, while also being able to provide a weatherproof outer jacket as well as a piece of warm kit as space is limited on the drop

For Size Comparison Chart please click here

Features:

• Multi-Terrain Camouflage print (MTC) Giving an even greater match to MultiCam & MTP still fully IRR and offering better anti-thermal signature than most other issued and tier 1 brands
• Re-designed neck baffle, reduced in height and sized.
• Re-designed low profile zip away hood which provides full coverage and secure fit whilst still maintaining the wearer's exceptional freedom of movement and vision. Fitted with a wired store peak
• 4 large bellowed pockets on the front of the jacket with angled easy access storm flap large buttons to allow easy access even when the hands are gloved for winter and arctic conditions and fitted with twin draining ports
• Bottom hand warming pockets situated behind the lower bellowed pockets, lined with a micro-pulse fleece this will allow rapid thawing of the hands even when wet 
• External compass pocket (buttoned) on the front top LH breast pocket
• All pockets have internal lanyard loops and the top pockets have an additional D ring for the attachment & security of essential items.
• Central breast pocket with external rank tab
• 1 Extra Large internal zipped pocket with an additional D Ring on the LH aide (as wearing the smock)
• Large YKK storm-covered duel directional front zip allows the wearer to gain access to the mid-layers without compromising the weatherproof qualities of this jacket. Extra mil-spec press studs at the hem of the jacket help keep the storm zip covered at the bottom of the jacket when the wearer is tabbing and climbing
• Comfort placket behind the zip at the top for comfort
• Additional zip internal zip and press stud anchor points to allow the fitting of the VALI gilet (-5 to -10) & VALI  Jacket (-5 to -20) sold separately
• Pitt zippers (covered) to allow extra ventilation in extreme activities
• Streamlined elbow pad configuration designed for use with removable elbow pads (sold separately)
• Cordura 330 material provides extra strength in stress areas, especially in urban operations including the forearm and the shoulder areas for wearing with bergen’s and packs
• The right-hand arm sleeve pocket  has an accessible storm-covered pocket along with a larger loop panel designed for the wearing of DZ Flashes and other insignia as per unit SOPs
• The left-hand arm sleeve pocket is bellowed to allow the carriage of the individual IFAK as per unit SOPs with a zipped pocket under for the carriage of the MIST card 
• Lower forearm pockets 
• Cordura cuff adjusters.
• Cut 4 inches longer than the standard Keela Smocks to allow greater coverage of the body when the wearer is resting without restricting movement
• Hem and hood adjusters with push looks allow for quick adjustment even with gloved hands
• Rated to -5 without the need for additional warm layers (Can be upgraded to -15 with the addition of the zipped-in gilet
  
  

Problem: The Airborne soldier when jumping into war has limited space and even limited weight, with re-supply being only ammunition, batteries, and rations for the foreseeable future the paratrooper has limited space to be able to pack and carry his own personal kit. There was an operational need for a duel smock that the soldier can use as his standard smock, a weatherproof outer layer, and a piece of warm kit

Solution: – The Keela Parachutist – 3 solutions in 1 Smock

Click here for a detailed comparison of the Keela Para, Keela SF, and Keela SF MK1 jackets.