Developed by Snugpak with input from professional navigators, mountain leaders, climbing instructors, meteorological staff, and military personnel. The new functional Snugpak Search and Rescue Smock has been created to support the individual when exposed to cold weather, including Lowland and Hill Walking, mountain walking, scrambling, rock climbing or completing that Scottish Winter Ascent. The Snugpak Search and Rescue Smock has been created for you in a diverse range of environments, terrain and weather.

The Snugpak Search and Rescue Smock is ideal for both mountain and lowland ventures, all year round, from hill-walking in Dartmoor and the Peak District, to summer Alpine in Snowdonia and Scottish Winter on Ben Nevis, where the main environmental considerations are wind and cold weather:

• Hill Walking
• Scrambling
• Rock Climbing
• Summer Alpine Mountain Walking
• Winter Mountaineering

The Snugpak Search and Rescue Smock is a tri-layer garment and uses both Paratex Micro as a face fabric, and an internal Softie Premier fill, encapsulated with a Paratex Light lining. Designed to provide excellent thermal protection against the cold, as well as high protection against wind, the Search and Rescue Softie Smock is available in a variety of Softie weights, for the following temperature ranges:

• Search and Rescue Smock (Softie 3) 0 to -5
• Search and Rescue Smock (Softie 6) -5 to -10

The Search and Rescue Softie Smock is lighter than normal expedition style jackets, and uses water resistant YKK zips, making it ideal for when size and weight need to be kept to an absolute minimum. It is ideally worn with a variety of base layers, such as the Snugpak 2nd Skinz Coolmax base layer, to move moisture away from the skin, keeping you dry and regulating core temperature.

The quick drying, Paratex Micro 100% nylon material has a Durable Water Repellent (DWR) finish. Water repellency can be maintained with a cool tumble dry after washing and periodic re-treatment with suitable after care products, such as Nikwax and Grangers. The Search and Rescue Softie Smock will keep you dry in a short, light shower, giving you time to find a safe place to stop and put on more effective (hardshell) waterproof layers, if required. The Search and Rescue Softie Smock can also be worn under waterproof [PTFE] membrane hard shells in severe weather, still allowing easy access to your essential equipment.

In dry, colder conditions, the cut of the Softie Smock enables you to layer effectively with additional thinner insulation, or warmer layers worn underneath so that core temperature can be effectively managed. In warmer months, the Softie 3 weight is light enough to be worn when static for long periods, such as on belays, as well as an extra layer when wild camping etc.

The Search and Rescue Softie Smock allows essential equipment to be carried centrally, with easy access when wearing a day sack, expedition pack or climbing harness, and maintains its core functionality with other essential outdoor equipment.To compliment the Search and Rescue Softie Smock, it can be worn with the Sleeka Softie Salopettes for complete thermal insulation in extremes of temperature.

APALS (All Purpose Adhesive Light Strips)

• Each jacket is supplied with one APALS
• Can be seen up to 1 mile
• Runtime 200+ hours
• Velcro backing
• Waterproof, Dustproof & shockproof

Highlights

• Comfort: 0°c. Use this as your main temperature guide.
• Low: -5°c. Experienced users who are used to Extreme Conditions.
• Exceptionally lightweight, perfect when on the move.
• Made In The UK: Support British manufacturing and enjoy superior British quality.
• Softie insulation is Exclusive to Snugpak.
• Includes a unique central map case pocket in the chest area & large outer pocket.

The tri-layer Search and Rescue Softie Smock incorporates a unique design, for the storage and use of essential equipment, such as map and compass, orders books, range equipment, weapon cleaning essentials and is compatible for tactical reloads, as well as more modern devices such as smartphones and tablets, when completing activities from a Digital Battlespace or iSeries Navigation perspective:

Hood

For the entire Snugpak Venture Range, the hood has been removed, allowing greater compatibility with other items of clothing, but the storage space remains. This allows you to roll up items such as a neck scarf, Buff, fleece liner gloves or skull cap and store them close to hand.

Chest Pocket

The Venture Range includes a central map case pocket in the chest area, for the storage of a full size (Large) map case, such as the SILVA Carry Dry Map Case (265x480mm), or an iPad mini within a waterproof eCase (185x238mm). The main pocket also incorporates two D-rings to secure essential items, such as a compass or whistle, to prevent accidental loss, as well as tethering other waterproof cases so that they do not need to be carried in an unsafe position around the neck.

A large Outer-Pocket on the front of the central chest pocket, with a hook & loop security tab and a functional D-ring. This pocket can accommodate an A6 folded map, or a notebook and pen/pencil, or smartphones in a waterproof case, such as the iPhone 5S in the waterproof eCase (105x175mm) as well as small digital cameras. In front of this is a smaller outer-pocket with hook & loop security tab, ideal for keeping your compass close to hand, or used for securing smaller energy gels, pens, pencils etc when on the move.

The large outer pocket is compatible with an issue Magpul Dynamics 30Rd eMag and the smaller outer pocket can accommodate a Glock double-stacked 9mm magazine for fast and efficient Ranger reloads, when additional equipment and plate carriers are not to hand.

Hook & Loop Patches

Throughout the Venture Range designs, there are various Hook & Loop Patches, designed to accommodate APALS Personal Identification (PID) LEDs, or 3M Scotchlite Reflective Tabs to make you more visible in low-light conditions. Small APALS patches are located on the back of the collar, as well as the left sleeve. There is also a larger soft Hook & Loop patch on the Right arm, for ID's, Morale Patches as well as Group and Organisation Patches, allowing you to personalise your Venture Smock. Soft Hook & Loop is also available on the front of the small outer-pouch, for either an APALS LED or reflective marker.

Hand Pockets

The Search and Rescue Softie Smock design also incorporates a harness compatible, muff-style, TS1 hand-warmer pocket, giving you a large internal storage space if needed. It can also be used for storing other essential items and will keep them safe due to the deep pocket and side zips that prevent items falling out.

Features

• Unisex Design
• Crye Precision Multicam
• Extremely Lightweight & durable, perfect for when weight and space need to be considered
• Windproof: The Paratex Micro fabric protects you from wind chill
• Breathable: The Paratex Micro high moisture-vapour transmission rate helps to keep you dry when you're active
• Comfortable: The Softie Premier insulation is available in different weights for a range of temperature ratings
• APALS Soft Hook & Loop Patches (APALS (All Purpose Adhesive Light Strips) one supplied with each jacket)
• Unit/Name Badge Soft Hook & Loop Patches
• Large Map Chest Pocket, with Internal D-Rings
• Large & Small External Pouches
• External D-Ring for LED Torches, etc
• TS1 Lined Hand Warmer 'Muff' Pocket, adds a layer of insulation to keep hands warm
• Thumb Loops
• Hem & Neck adjuster for a better fit, helping trap warm air and aid insulation
• 1/4 Length Water-resistant YKK Zip, to help trap warm air, or ventilate
• Soft Armour Panel (SAP) and Hard Armour Plate Carrier (PC) Compatible
• Customise with effective layering for colder weather or longer races.
• Made in the UK. Support UK manufacturing and enjoy superior British quality.

Proudly Made in the UK

Please note this product is made to manufacture and if shown as "Available for Order" will take an additional 10 working days from time of placing the order. If shown as "In Stock" the item is available for next day delivery.