Rain stops nothing in military and law enforcement operations. The mission continues regardless of weather, which means your gear must perform regardless of weather. Military rainwear is engineered for sustained exposure to precipitation, not just a light shower on the commute, but 12 hours of field operations in driving rain, stream crossings, and the specific misery of wet gear rubbing against exposed skin mile after mile. Every piece of rainwear in this collection is selected for that standard.
Rainwear Types at PX Supply
Military Ponchos
The most versatile piece of wet-weather equipment ever issued to military personnel. A military poncho provides waterproof coverage from neck to knee, packs down to the size of a water bottle, and functions as a ground cover, emergency shelter, and improvised litter in addition to rain protection. Snap closures on the sides allow conversion from a standalone poncho to a poncho liner sleeping system. Available in woodland camo, ACU digital, olive drab, and black.
Tactical Rain Jackets
Waterproof or water-resistant shell jackets with tactical features, sufficient length to cover the top of BDU pants, an adjustable hood for helmet compatibility, and a cut that accommodates plate carrier wear underneath. Tactical rain jackets use DWR (Durable Water Repellent) coated outer shells that shed light to moderate rain and provide wind protection. For sustained heavy rain, a waterproof membrane construction provides more reliable protection than DWR alone.
Rain Pants & Wet Weather Bottoms
Waterproof or water-resistant over-trousers for lower body protection during field operations in sustained precipitation. Rain pants worn over BDU pants extend the effective operating window in wet conditions. Significantly wet BDU pants add weight, cause chafing, and create hypothermia risk in cold temperatures. Side-zip leg openings allow rain pants to be put on and removed over boots without ungearing.
Poncho Liners (Woobie)
The poncho liner universally known as the Woobie among military personnel is technically a quilt insert, but functions as one of the most versatile pieces of field equipment ever issued. Lightweight, compressible, and warmer-than-expected for its weight, the Woobie attaches to a military poncho to create a sleeping bag system or serves as a standalone field blanket, insulating layer, or ground pad. Achieving near-legendary status in military culture, the Woobie is one of the most requested field items by deploying service members.
Waterproof vs Water Resistant - What Does the Difference Mean in the Field
Water-resistant gear repels light rain and surface moisture through a DWR coating effective for brief exposures and light precipitation. When the DWR coating saturates, the fabric wets through. Waterproof gear uses a sealed membrane or fully taped seams that prevent water penetration under sustained exposure and pressure. For short-duration wet weather encounters, water-resistant is sufficient. For field operations in sustained heavy rain, waterproof construction is necessary. Most military poncho materials are waterproof; most tactical shell jackets are water-resistant at best.
Complete your wet weather kit with military field jackets for cold weather layering, BDU pants for uniform coordination, tactical boots with water-resistant construction, and outdoor survival gear for complete field readiness.
