Great video! Good looking jacket. I'm not a veteran, but I do thank all vets for their service to our country. I worked for the Forest Service when I was in college, and some of our gear was military in origin and was of good quality. I still have an Alice pack I was issued as a fire pack. Hard to beat some of the military gear.
I was an E&E troop at Tinker on the E3's when I got my first Gore-Tex's. Actually took me a bit to get used to them. I was so used to my field jacket. After I did I fell in love with the stuff. Loved how it blocked the wind on the line at Tinker and came in real handy on those cold wet days working the line in Spangdahlem Germany. Still have a couple of jackets and of course a couple of field jackets that I manage to snag when I retired. 10:35
I was in the army from 1980 to 2003 and saw many uniform changes. What I do not miss is the Mickey Mouse boots. They sucked. We used to scotch-guard our field jackets.
Great video! I was issued the green camo Gore-Tex like you have, and later issued a new ABU Gore-Tex coat & pants. They’ve got a zip-up Polartec to wear under the jacket. I gave my old green camo Gore-Tex to my Dad. He loves it! I still wear my ABU Gore-Tex stuff on occasion.
I have 2 of the same, the first is in reserve as the Velcro has failed on the inner pockets and cuff. I’m using the second now. Bought them at the same time years back. They’re my go to for winter hunting. I can get 3 layers underneath for static stuff. The hood is roomy enough that I can wear a thick woolly hat, and a Colombia Gallatin wool jacket with its own hood. The effect in bitter winds is like being indoors! I’ve also used it with one merino thermal underneath in snowy mountain hunts. They are awesome. Looking to get a replacement for this one soon, so I’m ready when this wears out. They’re hardcore for the worst weather. Good vid! I wish they were easier to get hold of in UK
Austrian army took differemt approach. They made best ever M65 with goretex with polycottonn rugged outer shield and thin polyester liner inside. Österreich Bundesheer M65. It can be find new unissued for under $80. It looks way much better.
Lol. I got there in 86. I visited in 2016 and my old aircraft maintenance shop was still there. The door was opened and got to see my office again. Some of my old equipment was still there, half packed but just left there. The town was using the building to park vehicles. The base closed in '97 I believe.
$500 a set when I was in. Only really issued to line units and maybe some artillery. If you wanted it, you paid for it. Hard pill to swallow when you only cleared $921 a month as a young non-rate.
True, but back then, our meals and everything else was paid for. If you didn’t need a car, you had disposable cash. I disposed of mine 12 ounces at a time. I mean I disposed of my cash a LOT.
Great video. Thanks a ton for giving your opinion on the jacket. I really love this jacket and think it's better than the main commercial brands such as Patagonia, Columbia, or The North Face. Mine is sadly damaged and I need to replace it. Awesome review. Keep the nice content coming.
My dad got mine from some random dead guy's wife for free. (May he rest in peace.) Didn't know about the inside pockets until I watched this video! Also: Are the buttons & velcro on the inside of the hood for the cap piece? Mine didn't come with that, sadly.
Hello. Can you probably list all manufactours of this jackets please / or something else!?.. valley apperal, tennier and something..... Thx sir and greets from germany!!!
Great video! Good looking jacket. I'm not a veteran, but I do thank all vets for their service to our country. I worked for the Forest Service when I was in college, and some of our gear was military in origin and was of good quality. I still have an Alice pack I was issued as a fire pack. Hard to beat some of the military gear.
Some of the best stuff for sure!
I was an E&E troop at Tinker on the E3's when I got my first Gore-Tex's. Actually took me a bit to get used to them. I was so used to my field jacket. After I did I fell in love with the stuff. Loved how it blocked the wind on the line at Tinker and came in real handy on those cold wet days working the line in Spangdahlem Germany. Still have a couple of jackets and of course a couple of field jackets that I manage to snag when I retired. 10:35
Kinda miss those days in a way. Still feels like home when I drive on a base. Not the same AF anymore though. Thanks for the great comment brother!
@@CommonCentsOutdoorsman right back at ya, us line apes have to stick together. :)
@@mwhyte1979 lol
I was born, raised, and still live in Grand Forks- you're right- the winter weather can be brutal! Great video!
Hats off to you courageous few my friend! I will never forget working the missile field in -50, windchill -100.
I was in the army from 1980 to 2003 and saw many uniform changes. What I do not miss is the Mickey Mouse boots. They sucked. We used to scotch-guard our field jackets.
Great video! I was issued the green camo Gore-Tex like you have, and later issued a new ABU Gore-Tex coat & pants. They’ve got a zip-up Polartec to wear under the jacket. I gave my old green camo Gore-Tex to my Dad. He loves it! I still wear my ABU Gore-Tex stuff on occasion.
Right on brother! Comes in handy when you need it.
I have 2 of the same, the first is in reserve as the Velcro has failed on the inner pockets and cuff.
I’m using the second now. Bought them at the same time years back.
They’re my go to for winter hunting. I can get 3 layers underneath for static stuff. The hood is roomy enough that I can wear a thick woolly hat, and a Colombia Gallatin wool jacket with its own hood. The effect in bitter winds is like being indoors!
I’ve also used it with one merino thermal underneath in snowy mountain hunts. They are awesome. Looking to get a replacement for this one soon, so I’m ready when this wears out. They’re hardcore for the worst weather. Good vid! I wish they were easier to get hold of in UK
They're great! Thanks for watching brother!
Austrian army took differemt approach. They made best ever M65 with goretex with polycottonn rugged outer shield and thin polyester liner inside. Österreich Bundesheer M65. It can be find new unissued for under $80. It looks way much better.
Cool, I'll check it out.
@@CommonCentsOutdoorsman Check the tag before buy because early versions did not have Gore-Tex membrane.
@@TB-dp8yp 👍
Plattsburgh AFB was great. I was there from 79 to 82. My office at the hospital was nice and warm.
Lol. I got there in 86. I visited in 2016 and my old aircraft maintenance shop was still there. The door was opened and got to see my office again. Some of my old equipment was still there, half packed but just left there. The town was using the building to park vehicles. The base closed in '97 I believe.
$500 a set when I was in. Only really issued to line units and maybe some artillery. If you wanted it, you paid for it. Hard pill to swallow when you only cleared $921 a month as a young non-rate.
True, but back then, our meals and everything else was paid for. If you didn’t need a car, you had disposable cash.
I disposed of mine 12 ounces at a time. I mean I disposed of my cash a LOT.
I picked one of these up at a flea market for $3 someone cut the tag out but the rest of the jacket is in a great shape
Nice buy!
Great video. Thanks a ton for giving your opinion on the jacket. I really love this jacket and think it's better than the main commercial brands such as Patagonia, Columbia, or The North Face. Mine is sadly damaged and I need to replace it. Awesome review. Keep the nice content coming.
Thank you brother! Can't go wrong with this one. Hope everything is going well for you.
I still have mine from 1994
My dad got mine from some random dead guy's wife for free. (May he rest in peace.)
Didn't know about the inside pockets until I watched this video!
Also:
Are the buttons & velcro on the inside of the hood for the cap piece?
Mine didn't come with that, sadly.
Cool. There is fuzzy hood trim that attaches there.
Hello. Can you probably list all manufactours of this jackets please / or something else!?.. valley apperal, tennier and something..... Thx sir and greets from germany!!!
I don't have that info and would have to do some internet research brother. If I come across something that's accurate I'll certainly post it.
Are the jacket listed as US Military Issue BDU Woodland Cold Weather Parka same as this?
Look for the label like I showed. They are different over years but should be similar,
How should I be washing this jacket?
You can throw it in the washer. Low heat dry. Best to air dry it.
I always hand washed and air dry....30 years no fading
@@MichaelScreamMachineEvans what cleaning product do you use to wash it?
@@xxgg I'd use NIX wash for waterproof garments. You can find it at camping gear places like REI.