I’ve got 2, both olive green. A large, dumped the liner, fits perfectly & used 2/3 of the year, & an extra large, with liner, used in cold weather. I waterproof both with Tent proofer. Best jackets I’ve ever had.
I got this jacket today, even in Olive green version looks amazing and got the vintage vibe okey for for both casual wear and for hiking in cold winter.
"I think I can smell shite, yes I can definitely smell shite." Alpha is the real MacCoy daddy'o. Aye ye dae pay more, but ye get more fir yir bob. A made the same mistake once. Cheerie'o
No more - nowadays! Alpha doesn't produce the standard military issue for a hell long time. What you can get - is the "heritage" version, without liner, nowadays - and at least into europe, you pay some 220+ bucks for it, plus extra tons of cash for the Alpha Liner - it's not included, anyway. Nowadays, made in China, quality is by no means anything close, to the original standard military issue. I have two green ones, one made into USA, the other one Fabric made into the USA, but build (sewed) together in China - go figure! If you look at the polish firm Helikon-Tex, they're very popular, they've licensed the original US M65 classic design - and comes with an incl. Liner - all for less than 100 EUR, compared to the Alpha, go figure ! Nowadays, you pay more for the (fashion) brand name Alpha, never for it's quality. Any 20 bucks standard military issue M65 (from whatever brand being made) is better, than a >200 bucks M65 new.
Just bought a medium today. I'm hoping the size will be ok . I needed an outdoors warm jacket as I'm a market trader. I think this will be fine. Bristol UK.
@@WorldSurvivalist I'm 185 cm tall and 85 kilo with a 42 inch chest. The medium fits perfect for me with the liner on. I'm really happy with it. Bring on the cold weather!
It’s a Military fit to allow movement. You could of got the Sand colour which is smart. Or you could get a fitted fashion Ralph Lauren one and look like a tart.
Have had mine for a few years. Yeah, the sleeves are too long and there's no way to roll them up neatly. I hate the various patches on the chest and especially the chevrons on the sleeve which are conspicuously absent from all marketing material. The chevrons show exactly nowhere on any website selling this jacket, not even on Brandit's own website. The fabric has disappointed me a bit. Managed to snag a side pocket on something and the fabric, not the seam, tore. The upside is that it's warm. Been using it down to -28C without the liner and it's been warm enough as such. I once used the liner with a thin windbreaker at -15C and it was way too warm. Not often you can say that.
Yeah I've had it a good bit of time now. Much thr same as you I think its warm but with not much more going for it. I've stopped using it as a bushcraft jacket as I have far better ones now but I like to use it as an every day jacket. I still like the retro look but I wish I'd got the green rather than black as the faded look is much better on green. Like an old nam vet
@@WorldSurvivalist Terminátor is know for biker jacket. Before he had biker jacket, he wore grey M65 with punk decorations. Got rid of it after car chase, because hes lost an eye and his M65 was stained by blood. Then he got biker jacket, that came out of nowhere and hes worn it, until all his flesh ended in flames.
I'm looking to buy this jacket but all the reviews about sizes is throwing me off I'm 6 foot something with a 117cm chest or 46 inches and I'm not sure if I should get an xxl as I normally get or a xl as some of the reviews advise although I'm rarelygoing to need the lining in Australia even though this has got to be our chilliest winter rn.
I know this comment is 11 months old but I'm 6'1 with a 47 inch chest and I definitely think the XXL would be too baggy on you based on your description
Nice video, any thoughts on the brand "Brandit", they seem to be better value than some of the other M65 jackets. But I can't find much about them in English (I think they are a German company).
I dont own any other one of their products so couldn't say. I'm still happy with that jacket however. And no ot wasn't sponge by them in any way. None of my videos are
It's not a real M65 jacket, i mean 1) it's made in China (no offense) 2) I am wearing M65 for a hell long time. The original was invented by Alpha Industries - and at Nam times, being build by more than like 7-10+ contractors, of the US military, different firms. For instance, Proper, Golden MfG, and so on...I have 2 olive green original Alphas, one OG-107, one blue, two black Alphas, one Helikon-Tex M65 in black (closest to original), two Brandit M65 from Brandit standard black, and one M65 Giant here into black, also from Brandit. And also a standard military issue from Alpha Industries, woodland, from 1985.
Its holding up very well, the colour is faded but it ads to that sort off look. Its far more robust than a nylon type jacket. Also to be honest its the sort of thing that will look good with random repairs and a bit of weathering. I use it in woods and just push through branches no problem
Your arms are just too short. I naturally got very long arms and usually clothes are too short for me on my arms. Maybe this jacket is something for me.
@@ashtonal.2634that’s true I was thinking about buying one, but it’s still a boring video sorry if you feel hard done by I was just give my opinion nothing more nothing less. Have a lovely day
I’ve got 2, both olive green. A large, dumped the liner, fits perfectly & used 2/3 of the year, & an extra large, with liner, used in cold weather. I waterproof both with Tent proofer. Best jackets I’ve ever had.
I got this jacket today, even in Olive green version looks amazing and got the vintage vibe okey for for both casual wear and for hiking in cold winter.
Yeah wish I had gone for the color now
@@WorldSurvivalist I'm not that obsessed with colors i'm just glad it fits perfectly and looks good on tall guy like me.
Я сча в такой куртке сижу. Куртка бомба
Was thinking about getting one but the odd cut/sizing of this brand plus the long sleeves has put me off.
Looks big for the size M 🤨
"I think I can smell shite, yes I can definitely smell shite."
Alpha is the real MacCoy daddy'o. Aye ye dae pay more, but ye get more fir yir bob.
A made the same mistake once.
Cheerie'o
Did ye aye
@@WorldSurvivalist aye, did ye? X-D
No more - nowadays! Alpha doesn't produce the standard military issue for a hell long time. What you can get - is the "heritage" version, without liner, nowadays - and at least into europe, you pay some 220+ bucks for it, plus extra tons of cash for the Alpha Liner - it's not included, anyway. Nowadays, made in China, quality is by no means anything close, to the original standard military issue. I have two green ones, one made into USA, the other one Fabric made into the USA, but build (sewed) together in China - go figure!
If you look at the polish firm Helikon-Tex, they're very popular, they've licensed the original US M65 classic design - and comes with an incl. Liner - all for less than 100 EUR, compared to the Alpha, go figure ! Nowadays, you pay more for the (fashion) brand name Alpha, never for it's quality. Any 20 bucks standard military issue M65 (from whatever brand being made) is better, than a >200 bucks M65 new.
That is an amazing accent
What accent
Just bought a medium today. I'm hoping the size will be ok . I needed an outdoors warm jacket as I'm a market trader. I think this will be fine. Bristol UK.
Its a good jacket
@@WorldSurvivalist I'm 185 cm tall and 85 kilo with a 42 inch chest. The medium fits perfect for me with the liner on. I'm really happy with it. Bring on the cold weather!
It’s a Military fit to allow movement. You could of got the Sand colour which is smart. Or you could get a fitted fashion Ralph Lauren one and look like a tart.
Thanks for the video review
Your welcome
Cool Video 👍
Thank U for the Info and the Links 👍
Unfortunatelly I ordered exact the same one and its in the way😕
U got a new subscriber...
Thanks buddy
I love brandit their sizes are great, I'm 50inch chest and 6,4 tall , Great video thanks
Have had mine for a few years.
Yeah, the sleeves are too long and there's no way to roll them up neatly.
I hate the various patches on the chest and especially the chevrons on the sleeve which are conspicuously absent from all marketing material. The chevrons show exactly nowhere on any website selling this jacket, not even on Brandit's own website.
The fabric has disappointed me a bit. Managed to snag a side pocket on something and the fabric, not the seam, tore.
The upside is that it's warm. Been using it down to -28C without the liner and it's been warm enough as such. I once used the liner with a thin windbreaker at -15C and it was way too warm. Not often you can say that.
Yeah I've had it a good bit of time now. Much thr same as you I think its warm but with not much more going for it. I've stopped using it as a bushcraft jacket as I have far better ones now but I like to use it as an every day jacket. I still like the retro look but I wish I'd got the green rather than black as the faded look is much better on green. Like an old nam vet
I got grey color, Just like Terminátor 1984
I Didn't even notice that, now I want one lol
@@WorldSurvivalist Terminátor is know for biker jacket. Before he had biker jacket, he wore grey M65 with punk decorations. Got rid of it after car chase, because hes lost an eye and his M65 was stained by blood. Then he got biker jacket, that came out of nowhere and hes worn it, until all his flesh ended in flames.
esa chaqueta brandit en color negro es hermosa
I'm looking to buy this jacket but all the reviews about sizes is throwing me off I'm 6 foot something with a 117cm chest or 46 inches and I'm not sure if I should get an xxl as I normally get or a xl as some of the reviews advise although I'm rarelygoing to need the lining in Australia even though this has got to be our chilliest winter rn.
I know this comment is 11 months old but I'm 6'1 with a 47 inch chest and I definitely think the XXL would be too baggy on you based on your description
buena compra bro
Nice video, any thoughts on the brand "Brandit", they seem to be better value than some of the other M65 jackets. But I can't find much about them in English (I think they are a German company).
I dont own any other one of their products so couldn't say. I'm still happy with that jacket however. And no ot wasn't sponge by them in any way. None of my videos are
all my stuff is brandit and helikon tex good quality
The hood is fairy useless until you find yourself in a heavy rain! 🤙🏼😊
But its not waterproof
@@WorldSurvivalist I ordered the coat, and liked it, but it just fit me weird. Nice review.
It's not a real M65 jacket, i mean 1) it's made in China (no offense) 2) I am wearing M65 for a hell long time. The original was invented by Alpha Industries - and at Nam times, being build by more than like 7-10+ contractors, of the US military, different firms. For instance, Proper, Golden MfG, and so on...I have 2 olive green original Alphas, one OG-107, one blue, two black Alphas, one Helikon-Tex M65 in black (closest to original), two Brandit M65 from Brandit standard black, and one M65 Giant here into black, also from Brandit. And also a standard military issue from Alpha Industries, woodland, from 1985.
How does it compare to helikon m65? Especially fit?
A little long in the arm but overall the same
The Helikon is extraordinary from Price/Performance ratio. To be honest - i paid
How sturdy is it? now that it's been a year and a half is it still holding up well? how long do you think it'll last?
Its holding up very well, the colour is faded but it ads to that sort off look. Its far more robust than a nylon type jacket. Also to be honest its the sort of thing that will look good with random repairs and a bit of weathering. I use it in woods and just push through branches no problem
What size is that?
Your arms are just too short. I naturally got very long arms and usually clothes are too short for me on my arms. Maybe this jacket is something for me.
Yeah maybe, its the only jacket I've had that issue wity however
Don’t think you could have made it more boring if you had tried
Thanks for the veiw and comment.
bit nasty stuart, it must have been what you were looking for or you wouldn't have watch it. thanks for the vid world survivalist
@@WorldSurvivalist mr .....i want this jacket in morroco
The thick Scottish accent makes up for it lol
@@ashtonal.2634that’s true I was thinking about buying one, but it’s still a boring video sorry if you feel hard done by I was just give my opinion nothing more nothing less. Have a lovely day