Morrow Industries Cold Weather survival Kit Copyright 1997 By: Chris Van Deelen chrisv@nucleus.com 1. ECWCS Parka 2. ECWCS Pants 3. Bivy 4. Extreme cold weather tent (ECWT) 5. Field Pack (FPLIF) 6. H45 Personal Space Heater 7. Intermediate Cold Wet Boot 8. Improved ECWCS Fiberpile Shirt 9. Improved ECWCS Fiberpile Trousers 10 Individual Tactical Load Bearing Vest (ITLBV) 11. Light Weight Cold Weather Underwear Set (LWCWUS) 12. Mattax 13. Modular Sleeping Bag (MSB) 14. Stove - Survival, Multifuel 15. Heavy Gloves 16. Shooters Mitts 17. Heavy wool scarf 18. Beleclava 19. Wool Hat 20. Tinted Ski Goggles 21. Cold weather weapon cleaning kit 22. Tube of Chap stick 23. Extra Liners for boots 24. 4 1 liter propane canisters 25. Snowshoes Total package weight: 52.30 kg 2d Generation Extended Cold Weather Clothing System (ECWCS) Primary function: The 2nd Generation ECWCS will provide protection from wind, rain and snow. Weight: .589 kg (parka); .453 kg. (trousers) Color: Woodland Camouflage Features: The outer garments of this system feature a parka and trousers. The parka has two hand warming/cargo pockets, two side access breast pockets, two upper sleeve pockets, and a roll and stow hood that fits into the collar. It also features water shedding slide fasteners and zippered armpit vents. The trousers feature suspender attachments, belt loops, two side leg cargo pockets, and knee high zippers for easy donning and doffing while wearing boots. The material is a tri-laminate using a waterproof, vapor permeable membrane laminated between two nylon knits. Both garments come in woodland camouflage. These garments are windproof, waterproof and breathable. Background: The current Extended Cold Weather Clothing System is approximately 8 years old. The parka lacks design features that would make the garments more functional and waterproof. The 2d Generation ECWCS does not have these shortcomings. Bivy Cover Primary function: Provides a waterproof, breathable covering for the Modular Sleeping Bag (MSB) to keep out wind, snow, and rain. The Bivy Cover fits around the Modular Sleeping Bag. Weight: 1 kg Features: The Bivy Cover is a waterproof, windproof bag designed to be used with the modular sleeping bag or by itself. It incorporates the same material that is used in the extended cold weather clothing system. It weighs less than two pounds and comes with a breakaway zipper that can completely enclose the occupant and be egressed quickly. Background: Designed to finally address the deficiencies in keeping Marines dry when sleeping or resting. One-time low cost opportunity has been taken advantage of to field the entire FMF with this bag. Extreme Cold Weather Tent (ECWT) Primary function: This tent serves as self-standing shelter for four Marines to sleep, dry wet clothing and for meal preparation. Erected Stored Length: 259 cm. 72.4 cm. Width: 279.4 cm. 36.8 cm. Height: 139.4 cm. 33 cm. Storage Cube: .945 cu meters Weight: 9.07 kg Features: The ECWT is a dome structure with a waterproof, opaque, fly sheet. It is designed to be stable in high winds and durable in poor environmental conditions. The shelter has a vestibule entrance area with enough space for 2 men to shed their packs and cold weather clothing before entering the tent body. It can be assembled by one person. Background: The previous tent used in extreme cold weather environments was constructed by putting five Norwegian tent sheets together. These tent sheets would get wet and freeze, becoming stiff and difficult to handle. When erected, the tent sheets required digging out the snow inside and tying the external liner to the tree. The new self-standing dome tent as described above is much more efficient in cold climates. Field Pack, Large, with Internal Frame Primary function: Provides Marines with a pack capable of holding additional gear needed in a cold weather environment. Length: 76.2 centimeters Width: 53.34 cm. Weight: 3.63 kilograms Square: 1.34 cu meters Cube: .11 cu meters Stowage: .11 cu meters Color: Woodland camouflage Features: The FPLIF is an internal frame pack with 6,800 cubic inches of storage space. It features a detachable 2,500 cubic inch patrol pack and an internal compartment for sleeping bag stowage. It is water resistant, adjustable and complements the normal center of gravity aiding in comfortable and efficient movement for the user. Background: The FPLIF was developed to address the deficiencies of the large Alice Pack by increasing storage capacity, enhancing comfort and mobility and keeping all gear protected from the environment. H-45 Portable Space Heater Primary function: Is a lightweight, portable space heater used for heating general purpose military tentage. Height: 62.23 centimeters Diameter: 46.99 cm. Weight: 27.24 kilograms Shipping Weight: 31.78 kg Heat Output: 20,000 to 45,000 BTU Features: The H-45 Heater, Type II is a non-electrical powered, lightweight, portable space heater used fo heating general purpose military tentage. It provides a heat output of 20,000 to 45,000 BTU/hr and can operate on all types of liquid fuel (diesel, gasoline, JP). Background: The H-45 is a significant improvement over the previous stove. It provides safer more efficient operation over the old stove. Intermediate Cold Wet Boot Primary function: This boot will protect Marines from the extremes of cold and wet weather while providing greater traction and mobility than boots currently in use by the Marine Corps.
Length: varies Width: varies Height: 25.4 cm. Weight: 2.49 kg Features: The ICW boot is a leather boot that features a waterproof liner, comfort liner and 200 grams of insulation. It has a repairable Vibram lug sole for increased traction in snow and rough terrain. Background: The Marine Corps needed a boot that was able to protect Marines from cold and wet in environments that were too severe for the infantry combat boot but not so cold to warrant issuing the extreme cold weather boots. The extreme cold weather boots are not conducive to extended wear for long periods of time. Rated to -30. Improved ECWCS Fiberpile Shirt and Trousers Primary function: Provides Marines with a flexible means of staying warm in temperatures ranging from +40 to -25 . Weight: 1.32 kg Features: The shirt is a front opening shirt with long sleeves, hand warming packets, 2 breast pockets, and a zip-up collar. The trousers are a bib type with built-in suspenders that feature quick release fasteners and full length side zip for easy donning and doffing. The material is 100% polyester fleece and comes in several weights, depending on the thickness of insulation required. Background: The current polyester insulating garments retain moisture, are bulky, improperly sized and uncomfortable to wear. Fleece is a commercially available fabric that is lightweight, water resistant, quick drying, and famous for its comfort. Individual Tactical Load Bearing Vest (ITLBV) Primary function: The Load Bearing Vest is designed to function with the cartridge belt. The shoulder pads have two attachment points for the cover of the field pack. The vest is also designed to be used with two squad automatic weapon ammunition pouches. Length: 40.64 centimeters Width: 20.32 cm. Height: 8.89 cm. Weight: .82 kilograms Color: Woodland camouflage Features: The Load Bearing Vest is made of an 8-ounce nylon fabric and weighs 1.8 pounds (.82 kg.) empty. The ammunition and grenade pockets are permanently attached and designed to carry six 30-round magazines and two grenades. The system is designed to improve the distribution of weight for the fighting load. Light Weight Cold Weather Underwear Set (LWCWUS) Primary function: Provide a moisture wicking, heat retentive, lightweight garment that keeps Marines dry and comfortable in a variety of environments. Color: Olive Drab Weight: Features: The LWCWUS is a thin, quick drying, hydrophobic, moisture wicking synthetic garment set composed of long underdrawers and zippered neck long undershirt. It is launderable using standard commercial equipment. Background: The current cold weather underwear provides excellent insulation in extreme cold weather, but is too warm in moderate cold conditions. Marines conducting strenuous activity would perspire heavily causing the underwear to lose its insulative qualities. The result was Marines suffering from hypothermia, dehydration and other cold weather injuries. The LWCWUS does not have the deficiencies of its predecessor. Mattax Primary function: The Mattax is a dual-purpose tool combining the functions of a mattock and an ax and is intended for hand excavation which is difficult to perform with the entrenching tool. Length: 55.88 cm. Width: 30.48 cm. Height: 5.72 cm. Weight: 2.04 kg Features: The Mattax has a two-sided metal head between 22.86 cm-27.94 cm long: one side is a mattock and the other side is an ax. It comes with a carrying case which can be affixed to the equipment belt or pack. It has a 60.96-cm handle constructed of wood. The handle is replaceable and separable from the head. Normally one man in the fireteam will have this tool. Background: This tool is for use with the entrenching tool. It will assist in loosening hard ground and chopping through roots. Modular Sleeping Bag (MSB) Primary function: Provides Marines with a lighter, more compact sleeping system. Storage Cube: 50.57 cu. cm. Weight: 2.04 kg . Features: The Modular Sleeping Bag (MSB) System is a two-bag system consisting of a lightweight outer patrol bag (temperature rated to 30 F) and an intermediate inner bag (temperature rated to -10 F). The bags can be used independently or mated together to form the extreme cold weather bag rated to -30 F. The MSB incorporates the latest sleeping bag technology using lightweight polyester fibers for insulation. It is hydrophobic (water hating) and light, weighing 2.04 kg. It comes with a compression stuff sack for easy stowage. Background: The bag will replace the heavier water absorbing intermediate cold weather and extreme cold weather bags while reducing weight to 2.04 kg. The MSB will give commanders the flexibility to deploy to a wide range of climates knowing their Marines will rest in warmth and comfort. Stove - Survival, Multifuel Primary function: To serve as a small lightweight stove to heat rations and water for fire teams and squad-sized groups. Length: 12.7 cm. Width: 11.42 cm. Height: 13.97 cm. Weight: 1.1 kg. Features: This stove is a lightweight, portable commercial item that burns white gas, kerosene, unleaded and diesel fuel at altitudes up to 12,000 feet. It requires little maintenance, is durable and easy to use. It has a 8,500 BTU output and can be used to heat water, food, and in an emergency, the ECW tent. Background: A lightweight portable stove burning only diesel fuel was not successful. The Marine Corps satisfied the requirement by using a commercial item that can burn diesel in emergency situations. 1 Liter Propane Canister Primary function: This small heavy duty plastic container was designed to be used by both the HP-45 PSH, and the Multi fuel stove. The containers hold enough propane for 4 hours continuos use. Height: 12 cm Width: 4 cm Weight: .5 Kg