Nordwind WR Anorak in Zaire Leopard (QILO x Field Ethos)
Nordwind WR Anorak in Zaire Leopard (QILO x Field Ethos)
Safari Collection Season V in collaboration with Field Ethos
The Nordwind WR (water resistant) series is an elevated line of performance-driven technical outerwear. Cut-and-sewn with uncompromising standards by the same production teams that create pieces for Arc’Teryx & Stone Glacier.
This Anorak & Jogger set is constructed of 4-way ripstop stretch shell with water repellant coating. The pieces feature silicone-dipped drawstring tips, YKK zippers, and PVC rubber-embossed logo patches.
4-Way Stretch with DWR Water Resistance 💧
Breathable
Zippered Front Kangaroo Pocket
Vented Flap Design for Air Flow
Mesh Body Lining, Satin Sleeve Lining
Silicone-Dipped Drawstring Tips
“QILO” PVC Square Rubber Logo Patch on Front Flap
“Field Ethos” PVC Rectangular Rubber Logo Patch on Back Flap
THE PATTERN:
One of the more interesting camouflage designs to come out of the 1970s period in Africa was the "leopard spot" design.
Although also produced for Chad and Libya, Zaire had its own version that incorporated more browns and had an overall darker composition. This camouflage design has been particularly associated with the Kamanyola Division (Mobutu Sese Seko’s personal elite unit), and with various foreign units who went through commando training at the Centre d'Entrainement Commando at Kota Koli.
Original versions of the design were reputedly produced in Belgium, but later uniforms were most certainly imported from Asian factories. This design would continue to be worn sporadically well into the 1990s.
Athletic/Fitted - order one size up if you’re in between standard sizes.
