Air Force PTUs: Love em or Wash em

[dgcleveland]

So I've heard many complaints about the new Air Force PTUs.
You know the ones I'm talking about. (http://www.af.mil/news/story_media.asp?id=123009105)

I've heard everything from "they're too short" to "they make noise when we run" to "why can't they be issued in pink (don't ask don't tell)."

But has anyone run into the same problem I have?
ei: I can't wash the freaking things.

My complaint is mostly about the wind-breaker-style pants and jackets. Anytime I try to wash the red brick that our track is made of out of these things they go through the washer okay but then sck up so much water in the space between wind-breaker and lining that it's like puting a bag of wet sponges into the dryer and takes twice as long to dry.

Anyone else having this problem or is it time for me to break down and start sending my PTUs to the dry cleaners (yuck... that's an awful thought).

[armysc_25b]

It happens. If I'm not mistaken, the AF PTUs are based off the Army's IPFUs, and my pants and jacket do the same thing when I wash them. One of the downfalls of the material, but aside from the shorts being too short (seriously, who still wears shorts that high off their knee?) I have no complaints about the IPFUs.

[Drill for life]

My Raider team wears the IPFU's but with AJROTC instead of Army. I wash them by hand and let them dry outside. I never wear the shorts when I run(only when I am swimming), I would never wear those in my Neighborhood or school!!!:navy2::D

[soccermark23]

The shorts are definitely way too short. Let's put it this way, I'm a small guy at 5'6 and thin. When someone like me has to be issued XL Shorts, there is a problem.

[C/ZOOMIE]

There's a reason only the girl is wearing the shorts in that photo...but yeah, I really wouldn't mind wearing them just because they're short, They're probably WAY more easy to run in than wearing modern style NBA shorts...

[CAPSmith]

The added "benefit" of the shorts is the included undergarment that comes stiched into them - like a bathing suit. It makes it really comfortable... :p

[soccermark23]

The added "benefit" of the shorts is the included undergarment that comes stiched into them - like a bathing suit. It makes it really comfortable... :p

Don't even get me started on that crap, it's awful. Also the shorts in general don't do much for repelling water. We ran our PT Test this past summer out on the flight-line while it was raining and my shorts and boxers were absolutely drenched by the end of it. Plus the shorts tend to give you one heck of a wedgie.

[armysc_25b]

Don't even get me started on that crap, it's awful. Also the shorts in general don't do much for repelling water. We ran our PT Test this past summer out on the flight-line while it was raining and my shorts and boxers were absolutely drenched by the end of it. Plus the shorts tend to give you one heck of a wedgie.
Well, the Span... err, "biker shorts" helped with that problem for me. Still uncomfortable at times, but I don't have fabric digging into places it shouldn't.

[soccermark23]

Well, the Span... err, "biker shorts" helped with that problem for me. Still uncomfortable at times, but I don't have fabric digging into places it shouldn't.

Yeah I generally wear the spandex when I run, or play soccer, but I forgot to bring them with me. Let's just say it was not a pleasant feeling the rest of the day.

[ang1sgt]

Just one more reason I am glad that it says "RETIRED" under my service block! Some of the Uniform changes have been pretty lame as of late. I for one am glad I don't have to deal with it.

[AirPower3P0X1]

I haven't had any problems with the new PT's. They wash okay (except for one shirt that I have. It still has the reddish color on the back from the BMT PT track.), and I haven't had a problem with drying them. The long pants are a little baggy, which is an annoyance during running, and we are issued spandex during BMT to go with the shorts, which helps out there. The one thing that is actually kinda stupid about them is the built-in little hood on the windbreaker. They do serve their purposes as a PT uniform though, and that's what matters, I suppose.

-Defensor Fortis

[Drill for life]

They wash okay (except for one shirt that I have. It still has the reddish color on the back from the BMT PT track

How did that happen, your BMTI knocked you on the ground or something hahahaha!! I'm joking, seriously how did it happen?

[AirPower3P0X1]

It was from doing situps, flutterkicks, and streches on the pad. The reddish brown color of the pad came out of all the other shirts but this one. I believe I furthur messed up the same shirt when I was going through the Security Forces Academy because I got camoflouge face paint on it when I was walking to the showers out at Camp Bullis.

[soccermark23]

When I went through BMT we were still issued the old nasty grey PT Uniforms and getting that reddish tint out took a while. I remember one day it had rained a bit during the night and the next morning after PT my whole back looked like it was covered with rust.

I'll agree though, the hood on the jacket is basically useless. It's so small that it almost pulls your head backwards and is not comfortable or practical in any sense of the word.

[Drill for life]

I am so glad that when I go through Recruit Training we will have the new Marine Corps PT uniform. I personally like the Army PT uniform because of the way it feels. I wear it when I work out, to school(with the long pants, only on raider days and sometimes on Wed nights for church). I always pair the Army PT uniform with my Camelbak(ACU pattern,yea:D). I wear it with my High and Tight, oh yea, I am so dedicated!!! :D OHH-RAH!!!

[armysc_25b]

I am so glad that when I go through Recruit Training we will have the new Marine Corps PT uniform. I personally like the Army PT uniform because of the way it feels. I wear it when I work out, to school(with the long pants, only on raider days and sometimes on Wed nights for church). I always pair the Army PT uniform with my Camelbak(ACU pattern,yea:D). I wear it with my High and Tight, oh yea, I'm ballin:D!!!
Umm... I don't believe "ballin" is the right word for this...

[Drill for life]

I know, I have just been in such a bad mood and I finally feel happy for the first time in a while. Sorry, I'll change it.

[armysc_25b]

You definitely missed the message I was intending to deliver with my post.

[Drill for life]

Then what did you mean?

[armysc_25b]

PT pants, with an UCP Camelbak. That sounds moreso like what I would call a "HOOAH" than someone who's "ballin"

[Drill for life]

Hahahaha I just had to put my own spin on it. I just feel real happy and good, I have not felt this way in a while. Still trying to patch things up with her though, she kind of broke my heart.