Original German Bundeswehr KBS SK Long Combat Jacket

Current-generation German military combat jacket with extended coverage and expanded field storage.

This original German Bundeswehr long combat jacket is part of the modern KBS SK (Combat Clothing System, Armed Forces) and the enhanced IdZ-ES Infantryman of the Future system.

Manufactured in Germany between 2023 and 2025 according to Bundeswehr technical specifications, this extended-length version combines flame-resistant materials, extensive ventilation, integrated vector protection, and a significantly expanded pocket configuration for demanding field use.

The technical fabric blend of FR viscose, aramid, and antistatic fibers is designed for professional military environments, while integrated permethrin vector protection helps protect against insects and other vectors during extended field operations.

Compared with the short KBS SK combat jacket, this version features a longer cut with additional lower-body storage, including large bellows pockets and dedicated side pockets designed around magazine or equipment carriage.

Key Features

• Original German Bundeswehr production
• Part of the modern KBS SK combat clothing system
• Compatible with the IdZ-ES infantry system
• German 5-Color Flecktarn
• Extended long-cut combat jacket
• Unlined construction
• Stand-up collar
• Flame-resistant fabric construction
• Integrated antistatic fibers
• Permethrin-treated fabric for vector protection
• Two-way front zipper
• Concealed front storm flap with six hook-and-loop closure points
• Underarm and forearm ventilation
• Flame-resistant mesh ventilation panels
• O-shaped ventilation zipper configuration
• Adjustable collar
• Adjustable waist
• Adjustable lower hem
• Flame-resistant fleece lining inside the collar
• Rear adjustable field flap with four buttonhole positions
• Compatible with wet-weather layers, cold-weather insulation, and combat gloves

Identification & Insignia

• Center attachment loop for rank insignia
• Hook-and-loop panel on left chest pocket flap for name tape
• German national insignia on both shoulders
• Hook-and-loop panels on upper-arm pockets for unit or formation patches

Pocket Configuration

• Two external chest pockets
• Concealed hook-and-loop closures
• Side-entry chest pockets with concealed zippers
• Five large bellows pockets in the lower section
  • Two front pockets
  • One divided rear pocket
  • Two side pockets with magazine/equipment function and quick-release buckles
• Two concealed zippered upper-arm pockets
• Integrated pen pocket
• Internal attachment loop in right upper-arm pocket
• Elastic retention loop for small equipment
• Two concealed zippered forearm pockets
• Integrated ergonomic elbow-pad pockets with top zipper access

Factory Second – Important

This item is brand-new German Bundeswehr production classified as factory second / 2nd quality.

Possible cosmetic or manufacturing imperfections may include:

• Small holes
• Minor color variations
• Minor weaving defects
• Other cosmetic irregularities

According to the supplier, these imperfections do not affect the intended functionality of the jacket.

Customers should expect individual visual imperfections that may vary from item to item.

Production

Country of Manufacture: Germany
Production Years: 2023–2025

NSN

8415-12-403-8228

Color

German Flecktarn – 5-Color

Sizes

German Bundeswehr Sizes 1–30

These jackets use the original Bundeswehr sizing system. For U.S. customers, the size selector shows the original BW size together with the corresponding height range and chest measurement in inches.

Weight

Approx. 3.42 lb / 1.55 kg in BW size 8

Materials

• 49% Flame-Resistant Viscose
• 49% Aramid
• 2% Antistatic Staple Fiber
• Permethrin-treated for vector protection

Care Instructions

• Wash up to 140°F / 60°C
• Do not bleach
• Do not iron
• Do not dry clean
• Tumble dry on low only
• Do not use fabric softener
• Supplier specifies industrial laundering rather than a standard household wash cycle

Mission Frontline Take

The long KBS SK Combat Jacket is the more equipment-oriented version of the modern Bundeswehr combat jacket.

You get the same core concept — FR materials, ventilation, elbow-pad compatibility, modern pocket placement, and integrated vector protection — but with significantly more coverage and storage around the lower torso.

The five additional bellows pockets are what really change the character of the jacket. They give you much more room for equipment and make the long version particularly interesting when you need to carry gear directly on the garment rather than relying exclusively on a belt or chest rig.

The extended cut also provides additional protection and coverage in poor weather and static field positions.

For a cleaner, lighter setup under body armor or load-bearing equipment, we would generally choose the short KBS SK Combat Jacket. If you want more coverage and significantly more integrated storage, the long version is the more capable option.

As with the short version, this is factory-second Bundeswehr production, so visible cosmetic imperfections should be expected.