Pausing at 410 mark…. The reason why the M65 did not have its layers attached at the bottom was to make it easier and quicker to dry when wet …. It also allowed for soldiers in a survival situation to stuff the space between with natural and artificial insulating material, sealing it off with either tape or needle and thread
I love these jackets. Mine is a pristine OG-107 version that was made in 1967! I’m mentally trapped in the 60s so I love the aluminum zippers and the Olive Drab color they used in Vietnam. Plus, it was made in America, like a lot of the excellent equipment they used back then. Sure as Hell feels more authentic and durable than that communist made crap!
I got my hand of authentic BDU material and made a “mountain cloak” based on a 17th century casaque that fits over my issue M65. Its a open circle with a collar hole in the middle and a cut from the collar to the hem. Its is divided into five panels, one large one in the back two smaller ones that fit vest like in the front and two even narrow ones that overlap the sleeves. The vest panels can close overtop of the jacket or be inter grated with the buttons of the jacket. You zip up the jacket button the right side vest onto the right side buttons of the jacket , button the left side zipper flap into the first row of buttons of the right side vest, then the left side vest closes over a second row of buttons on the right side vest. The cloak alone can be secured using buttons toggles and or a collar cord depending on how tight or loose you want the cloak. It also has belt loop straps on the inside of the shoulders to allow it to connect to the jacket through its shoulder board straps. The sleeve sections narrow to a point so that they can be folded back and a shoelace threaded through grommets turn the panel into an over sleeve to the jacket. Those same grommets match with grommets on the front and back panels to make a enclosed unit. The cloak can also tie into either the web gear or the straps of general issue ruck sack but in the later case is mostly as a way of storing it and providing added protection in the rain to your bag. The cloaks can also be combined into a conical shelter, particularly when draped over the lower boughs of an evergreen
Golden mfg is one of my favourite M65 makers, l wouldn't buy anything from Rothco. I would be surprised if any commercially made military item was comparable to surplus/ genuine issue. Great videos. However I've just discovered a new company that is comparable! Helikon Tex, l bought a pair of their CPU trousers, very nice.
One caution about those elastic cords: If they slip back into the channels, you are going to have one tough time fishing them back out. BE SURE to tie a large knot in the ends!
Rothco's are made to military specifications because they are not made in the US anymore, because the military doesn't issue them any longer. New Rothco jackets come with a liner, Most used ones don't have the liner. The M-65 I was issued had the same heavy duty brass zipper.
40 us dollars is a very good price for a genuine issued jacket, for the same price here you would maybe get one of those chinese made ones from afghanistan,an ex croatian army 1990s, or just one of the many generic civillian copies, i like the fact that a lot of american army uniforms are made by sportswear companies,or similar
I use a us army cold wether jacket from the eighties, really well built! Been using it for about six months for haulin’ hay through the snow, and all the other winter time farm work, I would advise anyone who is considering getting one, to do it.
I recebtly went to new york yesterday and I bought a M-65 field jacket myself which I believe has the person's name on it. Teixeria was the name on the right side of it
I have a rothco m 65 with the liner in side and it's pretty good. Survived the whole winter of 20 degrees and outdoor work + school. Also have the m65 pants
Rothco for me. WHY? Because I am no longer a 19 year old in the Marines like I once was and fitting into a military field jacket. Rothco has xxxl and liners those sizes. Good luck finding even a XXL in genuine surplus field jackets. But I agree. Quality of usgi always made better. And you paid only 10 bucks for Rothco? Great bargain. I don't own one but for 10 buck? ID BUY IN A HEART BEAT
@@ambulance_boy3834 thanks and great review. Propper has field jackets and if you want the real specs, go to Alpha Industries but holy moly is that one expensive. Like 175. Propper like 85 bucks with liner. I have a Czech field jacket, not as thick as U.S. but good to go with a liner. I just uploaded video on it. Check it out.
Good overview! As long as one does not expect a Rothco copy to be as good as a USGI item, there's not really a problem. I have one of each, and my olive drab Rothco is one of my go-to work coats, and it does its job well. Also, being much cheaper, wear and damage is not an issue.
Regards the Rothco Hood I have a budget M65 jacket with a similar hood arrangement and like you have found if you fasten the hood with the buttons facing out it leaves the collar to rain, however I found you can fasten the hood because of that stretchy fabric so that the buttons are facing in so it protects the zip opening. Another thing I have found is at both ends of the collar there are button holes but no corresponding buttons on the hood that would fasten to them. Also with my jacket them lining is not sown to the hem like the Rothco Jacket.
I am a big fan of the M65, i am wearing these jackets over 15 years autumn, winter, spring, sometimes in summer too, for me always military issue, i bought a OG-107, So-Sew Styles Inc. 1987 in like new condition from Leeds, England, i like the plastic zippers more i had the aluminium, brass and copper ones too they are more heavy duty but the plastic zippers dont get caught and they are not shiny just green, the 87 Jacket i got has a Rip Stop lining in General i like the regular lining better, the jacket has even a 87 Liner from Isratex Inc. also like new condition, and i bought my first none Military Issue Jacket now from Italy it's in the 6 color desert camouflage pattern from the early 70s but brand new ! From Corinth Manufacturing Company USA, it's made after military Specification and seems pretty well made, but i have not worn it yet
I wore the M 65, had the old wool liner and newer and not as good poly fill liner. I would also us a teflon based water proofing spray.Inside and out.Want to by a real one.But the warmest coat was the Issue Pea Coat I got after the Army and became a merchant mariner. Still have it,37 years later.Lining is ripped some,still works.
Weird, very weird. I expected more from Rothco. You make it sound like even 10 dollars wasn't worth it. Well, I just got their softshell version of this jacket and it's got a lot of clip buttons and that's cool, seems solid and the zippers are not metal which is also nice. The fleece lining isn't a whole lot so it's good for layering, but I haven't worn it yet. I live on the other side of the globe so it's rare to see Rothco stuff here, but some hunter was looking to get rid of this for cheap and I decided that I cannot be a military gear enthusiast without owning a M65 type jacket. We will see how it holds up....
Everyone gets it wrong about the collar strap.. it's not to keep u warmer, it was designed to snug it up so u don't get hot brass down ur shirt. Just saying
The hood on the original m65 field jacket is only meant for consealment, therefor it is Not waterproof, I use to have a original army version for almost 15years with the originele liner witch keeps a person very warm even in very cold weather, all so the originele army issue are made of excellent quality 60/40 polycotton blend, the Chinese knockoffs are a very thick 50/50 NYLON blend, nylon at tracks water!!! Polyester does not, so not good although you can proof them, hope this helps in decision when someone wants to buy a m65
No thats not true the military uses the 50/50 nylon cotton blend partner i have a full bdu that is 50 50 nylon the knockoffs are the poly blend you got it the wrong way buddy and you can look it up anywheres online so i know im right. My m65 is same material and my hood is waterproof
@@blueydnorseman88justice52 Negative Sir, i had a ORIGINAL NATO stock version from the : 70s, that was a 60/40 polycotton blend NATICK , maybe later versions were Nylon i don;t know
Just recently got one of these. The chest/waist straps are missing so I will have to look into sourcing some similar replacement. I really love it. Same one as your woodland camo but mine must be older or something as it has the brass zipper. Unfortunately I didn't get the liner with it but in warm Southern California I don't think the liner would get much use anyway
The material (the outer shell) on my Rothco is noticeably thinner than the material on a genuine jacket, so yeah, always prefer the genuine ones. Same for the Brandit ones. At least the Helikon-Tex m65 is on par with the genuine ones (except it's made in China...)
Helikon-Tex since ca. 2017 or so is really nice, for a M65 jacket. Much better quality, then the Brandit ones. Why? Because i do own both, plus a original Alpha from the US.
The military-issue M65s outer shell was made of "Nyco", 50% nylon and %50 cotton. It s not waterproof, but is somewhat water repellant. Most reproduction M65s are made of %50 cotton and %50 polyester.
I just bought a 1982 M-65 new old stock. It's a size X-small and fits well. I just do not like the adjustment cords at the bottom. They are way too long. Any idea how to shorten them?
You got the rothco hood wrong :) You have to turn the rear flap and button in from the outside, by that keeping water and snow out of the collar opening
I never took the hood out of the collar of my Rothco jacket until I saw this video, and it's the same with the stupid stretchy material, but mine doesn't even have buttons. It has button holes, but no buttons. I have a bunch of those same buttons from another project of mine, so I can add them, but I am not sure which side of the hood I want to sew them onto. On one hand, I want them on the inside of that little bit of material (lets call it a flap) so that the rain can stay on the outside and not drip down the inside of my lining, but they'd have to be buttoned after the hood is deployed, which for me means taking the jacket off to do. The way your Rothco jacket has it is on the outside of the flap, which would lead to possible rain and dampness on the inside, but I could keep them buttoned and deploy the hood whilst I am wearing the jacket, on the fly. Is there a reason I am not seeing that Rothco sewed them on yours this way, like perhaps the easy deployment, or are they just ignorant and sewed them on all willy-nilly with no real thought into the process? I'm leaning to the previous method even though it means a more difficult deployment of the hood. Damnit, I wish they'd have just done the hood correctly like the original. Haha!
of course the original is the best, i have a rothco that i bought a year ago in australia and it's made in china...all i can say is it's a waste of money.....
I need help with the sizing of this jacket as I’d love to get one. I’m 5 foot 5 inches and 145 pounds,what’s the best size for me to get in a genuine issue jacket
Most likely a medium short. It is hard to say since everyone is slighty diffrent. Here is a sizing guide kommandostore.com/pages/usgi-universal-sizing-chart
do all genuine issue have that open bottom? i never realized that before and i have a genuine one being delivered to my house. looks fine either way but i’m curious
Interesting, mine seams to be a mix of both jackets... The inner bottom is not attach to the outer shell and the neck flap on the hood is like the genuine, but there is no fraying inside the hood compartment. Brass zippers, but with shock cords at the bottom and the other adjustment cord is like the genuine jacket. The neck hooks and loops are like the genuine, but the buttons holding the insulated liner could have been better sewn, like you mentionned on the Rothco. Pressure snaps are Alpha Industried Mine have a tag with : PARKLANDS CANADA CA# 51132 FABRIQUE EN CHINE (Made in China...) I'll wear this jacket for heavy work as a commercial roofer/sheet metal worker this winter and i'll try to update my post to let you know if it hold up well.... I don't want to pay HH or Arc'teryx prices for an upper and lower shell I'm risking to ruin in a 100h of labor. This jacket will go trough highly abrasive surfaces,lots of sharp materials and tools, heavy winds, from wet cold to -35°C dry cold etc. If it last 2 years, I'll be more than happy for the price!!
I’ve 4 ex-military M-65’s, had worn out a 5th.. Look toward Carhartt for civilian quality, but can’t understand why ‘true’ civilian M-65 equivalents aren’t available?
Rothco and Alpha industries are made in China, not USA, they say they are made to their specs. So don't beleive the labels saying usa that is just the address! All jackets on the market are made by same companies.
So I dig the look of the M65 but...want something that is not too heavy. Which of the Rothco or other brand could you reccomend? I see these Vintage Lightweight Field coats on Ebay etc.... how is the material on those if you know. Thanks sir!!
ROGELIO ESCOBAR BLUE ROUTE JAZZ-TET In my opinion the Genuine Issue is the best. try a flea market or army navy store to see if they have good ones for cheap. Also eBay is great but there is always some risk in it (not what the picture showed). Alpha industries makes good ones too ( not the GI but around the same just really exspensive).
does anyone know for what is the button on the ouside of the flap that goes over a zipper? i found a fathers genuine m 65 and he couldnt wear it because he got a bit chubby, and he knew all the features of the jacket but cant remember for that button...
tiborvarnju the extra outside button is meant to attach a seperaat more waterproof hood on the jacket, since the build in is not warm and waterproof (only for consealment)
I liked having the history of the jacket that's why I kept the name tag. However some people might be uncomfortable wearing it with a name tag, in that case it's your jacket so do what feels best.
Zulfi Suhendra I got it at a local army navy store. you have to bring cash and be ready to negotiate prices and dont give in if the price is higher then you want. it takes practice. Good luck I hope that helped!
Old school Rotcho was good. Now useless garbage. Chinese knock off. Do not buy this garbage. Save your money. Save your health. I am suggest only Made in the U.S.A Golden mfg, So sew, John Ownbey, American apparel and other Best. PROUDLY MADE IN THE 🇺🇸💪
Pausing at 410 mark…. The reason why the M65 did not have its layers attached at the bottom was to make it easier and quicker to dry when wet …. It also allowed for soldiers in a survival situation to stuff the space between with natural and artificial insulating material, sealing it off with either tape or needle and thread
I love these jackets. Mine is a pristine OG-107 version that was made in 1967! I’m mentally trapped in the 60s so I love the aluminum zippers and the Olive Drab color they used in Vietnam. Plus, it was made in America, like a lot of the excellent equipment they used back then. Sure as Hell feels more authentic and durable than that communist made crap!
@Chet Carson and you are a beta male fence sitter. have you not fucking seen what china has done to hong konk and the uhghir muslims?
I got my hand of authentic BDU material and made a “mountain cloak” based on a 17th century casaque that fits over my issue M65.
Its a open circle with a collar hole in the middle and a cut from the collar to the hem. Its is divided into five panels, one large one in the back two smaller ones that fit vest like in the front and two even narrow ones that overlap the sleeves. The vest panels can close overtop of the jacket or be inter grated with the buttons of the jacket. You zip up the jacket button the right side vest onto the right side buttons of the jacket , button the left side zipper flap into the first row of buttons of the right side vest, then the left side vest closes over a second row of buttons on the right side vest. The cloak alone can be secured using buttons toggles and or a collar cord depending on how tight or loose you want the cloak. It also has belt loop straps on the inside of the shoulders to allow it to connect to the jacket through its shoulder board straps. The sleeve sections narrow to a point so that they can be folded back and a shoelace threaded through grommets turn the panel into an over sleeve to the jacket. Those same grommets match with grommets on the front and back panels to make a enclosed unit.
The cloak can also tie into either the web gear or the straps of general issue ruck sack but in the later case is mostly as a way of storing it and providing added protection in the rain to your bag. The cloaks can also be combined into a conical shelter, particularly when draped over the lower boughs of an evergreen
Golden mfg is one of my favourite M65 makers, l wouldn't buy anything from Rothco. I would be surprised if any commercially made military item was comparable to surplus/ genuine issue. Great videos.
However I've just discovered a new company that is comparable! Helikon Tex, l bought a pair of their CPU trousers, very nice.
Hi, why do you consider golden mfg as the best one?
One caution about those elastic cords: If they slip back into the channels, you are going to have one tough time fishing them back out. BE SURE to tie a large knot in the ends!
I like them both but I would totally go for the genuine issue!
I picked up a m65 field jacket from goodwill today has the built in liner very warm I love it
Rothco's are made to military specifications because they are not made in the US anymore, because the military doesn't issue them any longer. New Rothco jackets come with a liner, Most used ones don't have the liner. The M-65 I was issued had the same heavy duty brass zipper.
In the military the field jacket is not worn unzipped or snapped. Rules must be followed. Drawstrings are used to help keep the wind out.
40 us dollars is a very good price for a genuine issued jacket, for the same price here you would maybe get one of those chinese made ones from afghanistan,an ex croatian army 1990s, or just one of the many generic civillian copies, i like the fact that a lot of american army uniforms are made by sportswear companies,or similar
I use a us army cold wether jacket from the eighties, really well built! Been using it for about six months for haulin’ hay through the snow, and all the other winter time farm work, I would advise anyone who is considering getting one, to do it.
Where did you buy yours? Is there a website.
I have a desert cammo. Nice and warm in Michigan winter. It was Coast Guard issued to me when I was deployed.
Thank you for serving Sir!
@StanSmith where can I buy a military coat or jacket like yours?
I recebtly went to new york yesterday and I bought a M-65 field jacket myself which I believe has the person's name on it. Teixeria was the name on the right side of it
my army issued field jacket has a brass zipper. warm as hell with the liner
The bass zippers were replaced with plastic in the mid 80's
I got brass mine was made in 85 and I know nobody asked but its faded like really bad
Same with mine And it's durable as hell mine was given to me by my father and He got it when he was stationed in Germany
My brand new rothco has a brass zipper. 2023.
I have a rothco m 65 with the liner in side and it's pretty good. Survived the whole winter of 20 degrees and outdoor work + school. Also have the m65 pants
-20 degrees?
I had the rotcho OD for years but just ordered the golden mfg cheers buddy
Rothco for me. WHY? Because I am no longer a 19 year old in the Marines like I once was and fitting into a military field jacket. Rothco has xxxl and liners those sizes. Good luck finding even a XXL in genuine surplus field jackets. But I agree. Quality of usgi always made better. And you paid only 10 bucks for Rothco? Great bargain. I don't own one but for 10 buck? ID BUY IN A HEART BEAT
Thank you for your comment as well as for serving! Stay safe and well brother.
@@ambulance_boy3834 thanks and great review. Propper has field jackets and if you want the real specs, go to Alpha Industries but holy moly is that one expensive. Like 175. Propper like 85 bucks with liner. I have a Czech field jacket, not as thick as U.S. but good to go with a liner. I just uploaded video on it. Check it out.
Found an xxl yesterday that I think is genuine. Pretty happy. My girlfriend sewed up some of the rough spots.
For M65, no matter in which company it is reproduced，it can never ever beat the genuine issued one(even made by the worst contractor)
You're right , great point.
+1 exactly !
Good overview! As long as one does not expect a Rothco copy to be as good as a USGI item, there's not really a problem. I have one of each, and my olive drab Rothco is one of my go-to work coats, and it does its job well. Also, being much cheaper, wear and damage is not an issue.
Regards the Rothco Hood I have a budget M65 jacket with a similar hood arrangement and like you have found if you fasten the hood with the buttons facing out it leaves the collar to rain, however I found you can fasten the hood because of that stretchy fabric so that the buttons are facing in so it protects the zip opening. Another thing I have found is at both ends of the collar there are button holes but no corresponding buttons on the hood that would fasten to them. Also with my jacket them lining is not sown to the hem like the Rothco Jacket.
We were the last boot rotation at Ft Sill to be issued the M65 in BDU in 2006.
I was there in the summer of 06 when where you in 06.
@@KenshinGensai Summer for me too. 1/40th
@@smartacus88 1/40th me too.
@@KenshinGensai Wild man.
@@smartacus88 I know right.
I doubt the Rothco Jackets have IR blocking dyes like mil spec clothing.
Allen .Berge they don't, that's something we tried back when I was in CAP and we had a TIC and tried it out
Even if they did, I'm sure even the IR sensors you could buy at Walmart are better than what the Russians had in the early '80s.
The military issue M-65 is made like that so they could layer and take layers away when in the field. Rothko is made more for style.
I am a big fan of the M65, i am wearing these jackets over 15 years autumn, winter, spring, sometimes in summer too, for me always military issue, i bought a OG-107, So-Sew Styles Inc. 1987 in like new condition from Leeds, England, i like the plastic zippers more i had the aluminium, brass and copper ones too they are more heavy duty but the plastic zippers dont get caught and they are not shiny just green, the 87 Jacket i got has a Rip Stop lining in General i like the regular lining better, the jacket has even a 87 Liner from Isratex Inc. also like new condition, and i bought my first none Military Issue Jacket now from Italy it's in the 6 color desert camouflage pattern from the early 70s but brand new ! From Corinth Manufacturing Company USA, it's made after military Specification and seems pretty well made, but i have not worn it yet
I have a Alpha Industries M65 jacket, which is made in the USA.
I wore the M 65, had the old wool liner and newer and not as good poly fill liner. I would also us a teflon based water proofing spray.Inside and out.Want to by a real one.But the warmest coat was the Issue Pea Coat I got after the Army and became a merchant mariner. Still have it,37 years later.Lining is ripped some,still works.
I like the old brass zippers
Weird, very weird. I expected more from Rothco. You make it sound like even 10 dollars wasn't worth it.
Well, I just got their softshell version of this jacket and it's got a lot of clip buttons and that's cool, seems solid and the zippers are not metal which is also nice. The fleece lining isn't a whole lot so it's good for layering, but I haven't worn it yet. I live on the other side of the globe so it's rare to see Rothco stuff here, but some hunter was looking to get rid of this for cheap and I decided that I cannot be a military gear enthusiast without owning a M65 type jacket.
We will see how it holds up....
My jacket is made by❤ Proper and it looks like it's exactly like the original issue one that you're showing
Yeah i noticed they started reproducing them a couple years ago.
Espectacular. Son bárbaras la M65. 🇦🇷👍
Thank you😺
Very helpful review for newbies!
Everyone gets it wrong about the collar strap.. it's not to keep u warmer, it was designed to snug it up so u don't get hot brass down ur shirt. Just saying
The hood on the original m65 field jacket is only meant for consealment, therefor it is Not waterproof, I use to have a original army version for almost 15years with the originele liner witch keeps a person very warm even in very cold weather, all so the originele army issue are made of excellent quality 60/40 polycotton blend, the Chinese knockoffs are a very thick 50/50 NYLON blend, nylon at tracks water!!! Polyester does not, so not good although you can proof them, hope this helps in decision when someone wants to buy a m65
I never took out the hood on any of my jackets from my time in active service including my six years in the National Guard.
No thats not true the military uses the 50/50 nylon cotton blend partner i have a full bdu that is 50 50 nylon the knockoffs are the poly blend you got it the wrong way buddy and you can look it up anywheres online so i know im right. My m65 is same material and my hood is waterproof
giottodiotto1 and another piece of information is the 50 50 nylon cotton blend reduces infared signatures at night. Do your homework pal.
@@blueydnorseman88justice52 Negative Sir, i had a ORIGINAL NATO stock version from the : 70s, that was a 60/40 polycotton blend NATICK , maybe later versions were Nylon i don;t know
@@giottodiotto1 just google it man lol the knockoffs use poly/ cotton. You know how to use google right?
You made me laugh with your rant about Rothco's laces.
Just recently got one of these. The chest/waist straps are missing so I will have to look into sourcing some similar replacement. I really love it. Same one as your woodland camo but mine must be older or something as it has the brass zipper. Unfortunately I didn't get the liner with it but in warm Southern California I don't think the liner would get much use anyway
The material (the outer shell) on my Rothco is noticeably thinner than the material on a genuine jacket, so yeah, always prefer the genuine ones. Same for the Brandit ones. At least the Helikon-Tex m65 is on par with the genuine ones (except it's made in China...)
Helikon-Tex since ca. 2017 or so is really nice, for a M65 jacket. Much better quality, then the Brandit ones. Why? Because i do own both, plus a original Alpha from the US.
The military-issue M65s outer shell was made of "Nyco", 50% nylon and %50 cotton. It s not waterproof, but is somewhat water repellant.
Most reproduction M65s are made of %50 cotton and %50 polyester.
Right. So is the Helikon-tex, also the Alpha. 50/50 NyCo Sateen, how they call it.
Nice video.
What a classic camo the woodland one is.
Rothco's woodland pattern tends to be too dark.
Sometimes the genuine ones are dark too, its just that they arent worn down at all
I just bought a 1982 M-65 new old stock. It's a size X-small and fits well. I just do not like the adjustment cords at the bottom. They are way too long. Any idea how to shorten them?
You got the rothco hood wrong :) You have to turn the rear flap and button in from the outside, by that keeping water and snow out of the collar opening
8:44 interesting word choice
I never took the hood out of the collar of my Rothco jacket until I saw this video, and it's the same with the stupid stretchy material, but mine doesn't even have buttons. It has button holes, but no buttons. I have a bunch of those same buttons from another project of mine, so I can add them, but I am not sure which side of the hood I want to sew them onto. On one hand, I want them on the inside of that little bit of material (lets call it a flap) so that the rain can stay on the outside and not drip down the inside of my lining, but they'd have to be buttoned after the hood is deployed, which for me means taking the jacket off to do. The way your Rothco jacket has it is on the outside of the flap, which would lead to possible rain and dampness on the inside, but I could keep them buttoned and deploy the hood whilst I am wearing the jacket, on the fly. Is there a reason I am not seeing that Rothco sewed them on yours this way, like perhaps the easy deployment, or are they just ignorant and sewed them on all willy-nilly with no real thought into the process? I'm leaning to the previous method even though it means a more difficult deployment of the hood. Damnit, I wish they'd have just done the hood correctly like the original. Haha!
I like the real thing better than rothco because general issue is more valuable. I don’t have an m65 but I have an acu and Air Force abu
of course the original is the best, i have a rothco that i bought a year ago in australia and it's made in china...all i can say is it's a waste of money.....
Buttons I use a number 9 bankline as long as they're sewed in proper
I need help with the sizing of this jacket as I’d love to get one. I’m 5 foot 5 inches and 145 pounds,what’s the best size for me to get in a genuine issue jacket
Most likely a medium short. It is hard to say since everyone is slighty diffrent. Here is a sizing guide kommandostore.com/pages/usgi-universal-sizing-chart
Small regular. They fit big, like a size up. (at least the real issue M65's do)
Alpha Industries charges 225.00 for M65
Get a nice genuine issue, you won't be disappointed.
Can’t attach the fur hood to the Rothco
Second comment at 5:20 when you see buttons back on, use upholstery thread .
do all genuine issue have that open bottom? i never realized that before and i have a genuine one being delivered to my house. looks fine either way but i’m curious
Yes they do.
Button the Rothko hood on the outer side, instead of the inside.. maybe that would help not collect water
Interesting, mine seams to be a mix of both jackets...
The inner bottom is not attach to the outer shell and the neck flap on the hood is like the genuine, but there is no fraying inside the hood compartment.
Brass zippers, but with shock cords at the bottom and the other adjustment cord is like the genuine jacket. The neck hooks and loops are like the genuine, but the buttons holding the insulated liner could have been better sewn, like you mentionned on the Rothco.
Pressure snaps are Alpha Industried
Mine have a tag with :
PARKLANDS CANADA
CA# 51132
FABRIQUE EN CHINE (Made in China...)
I'll wear this jacket for heavy work as a commercial roofer/sheet metal worker this winter and i'll try to update my post to let you know if it hold up well.... I don't want to pay HH or Arc'teryx prices for an upper and lower shell I'm risking to ruin in a 100h of labor.
This jacket will go trough highly abrasive surfaces,lots of sharp materials and tools, heavy winds, from wet cold to -35°C dry cold etc. If it last 2 years, I'll be more than happy for the price!!
I’ve 4 ex-military M-65’s, had worn out a 5th.. Look toward Carhartt for civilian quality, but can’t understand why ‘true’ civilian M-65 equivalents aren’t available?
Rothco and Alpha industries are made in China, not USA, they say they are made to their specs. So don't beleive the labels saying usa that is just the address! All jackets on the market are made by same companies.
the bottom of the m65 being not attached was to insert extra insulation even papers etc
Good comparison
So I dig the look of the M65 but...want something that is not too heavy.
Which of the Rothco or other brand could you reccomend?
I see these Vintage Lightweight Field coats on Ebay etc.... how is the material on those if you know. Thanks sir!!
ROGELIO ESCOBAR BLUE ROUTE JAZZ-TET In my opinion the Genuine Issue is the best. try a flea market or army navy store to see if they have good ones for cheap. Also eBay is great but there is always some risk in it (not what the picture showed). Alpha industries makes good ones too ( not the GI but around the same just really exspensive).
does anyone know for what is the button on the ouside of the flap that goes over a zipper?
i found a fathers genuine m 65 and he couldnt wear it because he got a bit chubby, and he knew all the features of the jacket but cant remember for that button...
tiborvarnju the extra outside button is meant to attach a seperaat more waterproof hood on the jacket, since the build in is not warm and waterproof (only for consealment)
tiborvarnju Here is a video about it that I made: ruclips.net/video/2e76fkCYHw4/видео.html
Where could I get a genuine issue jacket from?
you can try a local Army navy store, eBay, or a flea market.
Where can I buy these camo gear I can't find a surplus store? Is it warm for winter?
They are warm. try a flea market or on eBay.
Do you think leaving the name patch on is a good or bad thing,as I have a 1991 version and want to remove the last name and keep us army
I liked having the history of the jacket that's why I kept the name tag. However some people might be uncomfortable wearing it with a name tag, in that case it's your jacket so do what feels best.
@@ambulance_boy3834 good info thanks
Any suggestions where I can find a military issued m-65 ?
pleas tell me where to buy those jackets for less than $50. please
Zulfi Suhendra I got it at a local army navy store. you have to bring cash and be ready to negotiate prices and dont give in if the price is higher then you want. it takes practice. Good luck I hope that helped!
why you sound so nervous ?
what can I say I am just so excited to show you the jackets lol! I was not nervous but yes it did sound as though I am
I have eight M65 jackets, the only problem is I can only wear one at a time!
I know exactly how you feel! Lol
Eight? No wonder I can’t find any in my size. People are out here buying up every single one of them.
I have seven M65.
3 "silver" zipper.
3 brass zipper.
1 plastic zipper.
And one M51 dated 1964.
I have m65 woodland medium-regular and ucp m65 large-regular.
Canadian? You hit the t's in "button" and "important" really hard.
You think so eh? lol
Those dislikes must be Rothco employees
exactly!
I have a genuine m65 with the patches and rank pin on it! :)
I have no idea what the button on the genuine jacket is for.
It is for attaching another hood.
Ambulance_Boy I was referring to the button on the front but thanks for the tip.
@@cobraking1419 yes the hood has a loop that goes on the front button. I have a video about it.
Where I can buy this jacket I am in Canada
You can try eBay or even an army navy store.
very very cool
Where can I get a military one?
I Have Already The Pants Camuflage I Lack That Left Jacket
Rothco can be hit our miss thier neck gators and combat shirt are ok . If you can find a surplus one better deal
I would think with the army dumbing ucp/acu it woukd be easy too find not so
Old school Rotcho was good. Now useless garbage. Chinese knock off. Do not buy this garbage. Save your money. Save your health. I am suggest only Made in the U.S.A Golden mfg, So sew, John Ownbey, American apparel and other Best. PROUDLY MADE IN THE 🇺🇸💪
Dead right!
MFG abbreviation for Manufacturing
Ive got a real one , got a replica olive one its ok
cool
Does anyone call you Lewis?
This is why you don’t buy non military grade content
Reflecting zipper a con XD lol
Wow that is really green LOL
can i get militery jacket plz ... from nepal
Rothco glows in the dark real jacket not so much .
So....don't get a rothco.
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