Vendor:Americana Pipedream Apparel
Carinthia HIG 4.0 Jacket
Description
Carinthia is often called the Crye Precision of Europe, and the comparison holds up: the Austrian brand has built its reputation on some of the most technically serious cold-weather gear made anywhere. The HIG 4.0 is the current generation of their flagship insulated jacket, and we picked up a bulk lot direct, which is the only reason we can offer it close to $200 below standard retail with free shipping in the continental US.
The insulation is Carinthia's proprietary G-LOFT®, a synthetic fill rated among the best warmth-to-weight ratios available, layered at 145g/m² through the body and 110g/m² in the arms so the sleeves stay mobile while the core stays warm. The outer shell is a water-repellent 100% polyamide with a PTFE membrane, breathable enough to avoid trapping moisture during real exertion, not just standing around. A 3-way adjustable hood stows directly into the collar when you don't need it, and the cut is optimized with reduced outer seams to cut down on cold spots. Carinthia rates it for continuous wear down to -20°C (-4°F).
Fit runs oversized by design, built to layer. Order your normal jacket size if you plan to wear a fleece or base layer underneath, size down if you're wearing it alone, or size up if you want room for heavier layers. For reference, our in-house model is 5'11", 180 lbs, and wears a medium. Customers have used it for exactly what it's built for: one wears it over a fleece and still shoulders a rifle comfortably, another has taken it as far as rural Chile and reports it's warm without overheating in the 0-15°C range, ideal for mountain or farm work below freezing.
Model is 5'11" and 180 pounds wearing a size medium.
The Short & Sweet:
- Carinthia HIG 4.0, current generation of their flagship cold-weather jacket
- G-LOFT® insulation: 145g/m² body, 110g/m² arms
- Water-repellent 100% polyamide shell with PTFE membrane
- 3-way adjustable hood stows into collar
- Rated for continuous wear to -20°C (-4°F)
- Fits oversized for layering; order true to size to layer normally
- New-production bulk lot, priced well below standard retail
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Curious About Sizing?
Given the massive variety of clothing we carry, a standard sizing guide is incredibly helpful for customers seeking the best fit.
Please understand that surplus varies widely in fit and cut and this sizing chart is general advice rather than tailor-level fitting.
Nearly every military has different sizing charts and schemes, which is why we've taken the time to put together this brief tutorial.
Jacket & Shirt Sizing
In absence of an established military size chart, we measure each jacket or shirt from armpit to armpit to get a rough idea of how it fits. If a garment is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a shirt measures 19.75" from pit to pit, it is marked as a small rather than medium.
To measure pit to pit, close up your shirt or jacket and measure from armpit to armpit.
This is our measurement guide that we use to measure garments without an existing military size chart:
14"-15" PtP = XXS
16-17" PtP = Extra Small
18"-19" PtP = Small
20-21" PtP = Medium
22-23" PtP = Large
24-25" PtP = Extra Large
26-27" PtP = XXL
28-29" PtP = 3XL
Pant Sizing
We typically convert pants to US waist and inseam sizes. If a pair of pants is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a pair of pants measures as a 33 waist, it is marked as a 32 waist.
To take these measurements we lay a pair of pants flat on the ground. We then measure across the waist and double the measurement. For example, if a pair of pants measures 16" across the waist it will fit a US 32 waist.
To determine inseam we measure from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff. For example, it a pair of pants measures 30" from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff we will list it as a 30 inseam or 30L.
Surplus Condition Guide
- Unissued
- These items are brand new. They may sometimes exhibit signs of storage. They may be new in their original factory packaging, but most times will not be.
- Issued; Good / Issued
- These items are in issued/used condition but are fully functional. This grade of surplus item may also exhibit signs of use such as stampings, small stains or general dirtiness.
- Issued items will not have missing or broken buttons, zippers or be missing any functional components unless noted as such in the product description. Any items you purchase that are marked as "Issued; Good" but exhibit these defects will be replaced free of charge by Americana Pipedream.
- Grade 2
- These items are in issued/used condition but have defects that impede function. This may include missing buttons, broken zippers, holes and tears. They may also be missing components.
- This is the lowest grade of surplus item that we carry and they are not eligible for returns or exchanges due to condition.
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“WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.” WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.”
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Carinthia HIG 4.0 Jacket
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