The suit is originally planned to use in a special nbc force group, not for the “everyone“ soldier. This group, in German called „ABC Abwehrtruppe“ (nbc defense group), used this suit for decontamination: Washing contaminated cars etc. So the had their time to build up their decon place and get in their suits, helping each other to ensure the gastight/watertight fit of every piece of gear. So this suit is normally not donned alone but with help of at least two buddies/ other soldiers.

One important thing to say: The gas mask M65z itself (made by Dräger or Auer) is not part of the so called „Sonderschutzausstattung“ (extra protective gear) Zodiac, because the mask is already part of the „everyone’s soldier“ personal gear.

Normally the soldiers will wear just underwear (long pant, t-Shirt) inside a zodiac, not the complete uniform.

So far every suit we have come across in the batch are the "Civil" version with the large triangular face opening.

Hood and body only.

Please note: as these are military surplus there may be some colour, quality and style variation to the image shown.