US Vietnam ERDL Camouflage Trousers. Ripstop.

Vietnam ERDL camouflage tropical trousers, used by the American forces in the Vietnam war.

This is the standard issue camouflage used by the US Forces in the Vietnam war. This is a replica of the most popular and common pattern which is made of ripstop fabric. The ERDL camouflage trousers are basically the 3rd pattern tropical green combat trousers made in the ERDL camouflage. 

Features:

• Two cargo leg pockets.
• Two rear pockets on the seat.
• Two front slash pockets.
• ERDL camouflage.
• Leg ties.
• Cotton fabric with ripstop weave.

The ERDL camouflage uniforms where original issued in 1967 to Pathfinders, Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol (LRRP's) members and scout/recon teams. Later it was issued to MACV airborne advisory and ranger advisory personnel in with this some Special Forces would have been issued some ERDL camouflage. By 1969 enough ERDL clothing was available or it to be issued to combat line Infantry companies.

These trousers are slightly oversized so if you are in between sizes choose the smaller size.

One leg length which is about 33" to allow for them to be rolled and tucked up with the jungle boots (there is a tie cord in the bottom) and they usually shrink about 1/2" in length after the first wash. Waist size seems to stay the same after the first wash unless you wash them on a really hot wash which would shrink them more.