Because I can't have my pants falling down when the shooting starts.

I hope to never have to use them, but that's true for quite a few things these days. Still, I think coveralls with plenty of pockets would be quite useful.

When I was a Cavalry platoon Sergeant I expected the troops to be standing tall and looking good at the beginning of the day. Then march them to the motor pool to work on their vehicles. Grease, oil, diesel and paint, yeah, no. Got them all issued several pair of mechanics coveralls. Two back pockets, two from pockets and two chest pockets.

That's what I would look for. Only problem, same as Nomex flight suits...taking a dump requires, well, work. There ain't no back flap.

https://www.armysurplusworld.c...ight-suits/coveralls

Those seem fairly reasonable. Would be curious about the thickness difference between the insulated & sateen.

Sportsman's Guide used to sell some nice Dutch Tanker coveralls... I like them a lot... they are a good Fall season camo... let me see if I can find a picture of them....



pay no attention to the devise behind me.... that's just for distilling water.

We used submariner coveralls in the CG for dirty work so our uniforms wouldn’t get paint or grease on them.

On one ship we put our name tapes and rank on them and conducted boardings in them, because we were always getting dirty.

But they’re blue. So you prolly don’t want those

Couple options here, but currently limited sizes. This place gets new shipments in somewhat regularly if you don’t see what you want…

https://www.varusteleka.com/en...s-green-surplus/4276

https://www.varusteleka.com/en...e-drab-surplus/31262

The ones I had were blue and just front and rear pockets.
They had belt loops and we had to wear a belt with them, which was nice when it got hot, you could drop the top and not be chasing your britches around.

I get an option of coveralls or pants and shirt at work.
I always choose coveralls.
Carhartt's at the moment, no belt loops but plenty of pockets.

I have some in the garage and in the car with nitrile gloves in the pockets.
I know my insulated ones hold 4 AR mags in the back pockets.
But I have a gun belt now with mag pouches that I can wear instead.

Should we consider adding pockets to the unitard?

Nomex flight suits are great!

The Mechanic Coveralls are a little thick and hoit in the summer.

Better option is forum issue unitard with utility belts and a backpack.

Maybe we need a tactical unitard.

You could just follow the airsoft guy school of combat tactics.

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I like a vest with pockets and cargo pants. Throw on a field jacket and it takes me 10 minutes to find my keys.

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Originally posted by MikeinNC:
We used submariner coveralls in the CG for dirty work so our uniforms wouldn’t get paint or grease on them.

On one ship we put our name tapes and rank on them and conducted boardings in them, because we were always getting dirty.

But they’re blue. So you prolly don’t want those

Good old poopy-suits! Hard to find nowadays.

Para, try Rothco…

https://www.rothco.com/product/rothco-flightsuits

Years ago I had a couple of sets of OD tanker Nomex coveralls for quick middle-of-the-night SWAT callouts. A deputy who had been an Abrahms crewman said they didn't hold up well to crawling around on the ground, but the few times I esed them they worked fine for my purpose...

"Nomex CVC Tanker Crewman Coveralls, New
The U.S. Army Tanker Combat coverall is made of Aramid Nomex fire resistant material for not drip no melt safety. These make great work or safety coveralls complete with a grab handle to pull you for safety and a “rear seat door” that was useful in a tank. Armed with plenty of pockets we are sure you will have plenty of uses. Shipped in good used military condition.

Features & Specs
Made in USA
ICVC Improved Combat Vehicle Crewmen's Coveralls
Double front Brass Zippers
Zipper and elastic sleeves and leg openings for easy entry
Heavy duty & flame resistant (92% Aramid 5% Para-Aramid 3% C-Fibers )
11 zippered pockets 2 velcro
Reinforced ankles, seat and elbows, Velcro and zipper drop seat
NSN: 8415-01-332-7917 (Tan)
Condition: New out of the package, May have some storage marks"

I use a load bearing vest with belt loops attached to my normal belt. Acts as suspenders to hold my pants up and can be configured with whatever pockets, pouches, mag holders, you deem appropriate.

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Originally posted by Blume9mm:
Sportsman's Guide used to sell some nice Dutch Tanker coveralls... I like them a lot... they are a good Fall season camo...

The coveralls in your photo are Swiss, with the Swiss Alpenflange camo used from the 1950s-1980s.

Still available at some surplus sites, and on ebay.

We wore the grey flight suit coveralls (I think from the helicopter crews) when performing CQB duties.

I much preferred those over the standard woodland cammies of the day.

Edited to add that Grainger carries some very similar to what I remember... for $260!

We wore Dickies coveralls in the plant, for awhile.

They worked pretty well, and weren’t bad in the heat.

I always liked overalls better.

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Originally posted by RogueJSK:
The coveralls in your photo are Swiss, with the Swiss Alpenflange camo used from the 1950s-1980s.

I'd rather not look like a walking Claxton fruitcake.