Nov 3, 2016 · Hi all, apologies for hijacking this thread but wondered whether the m65 jacket was something that could be used all year round as an outer jacket in the UK? I'm currently looking …

Nov 4, 2012 · I got an Austrian Army M65 jacket as a Christmas present from my wife. It's in as-new condition, bought from Surplus and Outdoors for £40. In the left hand pocket I found a …

Aug 5, 2005 · It seems the US M65 is a popular jacket on this board. However, the British Smock seems to create more interest on US messageboards. I guess it's because of the rarity of each …

Dec 30, 2005 · I have an M65 jacket that I proofed with a wash-in proofer - it wasn't Nikwax, but was whatever I could find at the time. It's OK, the water beads up, but it's not totally …

Nov 3, 2016 · The direct Brit equivalent of the genuine/original US M 65 field jacket is the genuine/original plain olive British Army combat jacket of the same era. The plain olive '60's …

Dec 2, 2010 · I had a Alpha m65, and sold it on as i didnt like it much,i prefer the Brit windproof smock,its comfortable,dries alot quicker,is a better fit,or even the old swedish snow smocks i …

Oct 6, 2008 · As per the title; has anyone tried waxing a cotton [or polycotton] combat jacket with the kind of wax that comes in tubs for re-proofing Barbour style coats? ie. This kind of stuff: …

Jun 6, 2010 · Evening all, I have a alpha industries m65 field jacket that is50% cotton and 50% nylon I'd like to wear it more but it's a little too large which is a waste so I either need to shrink …

Oct 1, 2005 · Leave that dye alone, treasure the one you've got, and buy either an original one from Endicotts, or one of their repros, which is pretty good at £49. An original M65 is a classic …

Jul 10, 2004 · I need some help identifying a jacket: I picked it up in the Gulf last year from a US guy (swapped it for some UK kit). It doesn't say M65 in it anywhere but sounds a lot like what …