I love my smock. They're not for everyone, but they are for me. Mine's the recon smock from Varusteleka. I've had others, and it's by far my favorite. The pockets and reinforcements are all in the right place. All I've done to it as far as modifications go is DWR waterproof the whole thing (not perfect but it'll still breathe - shoulders and head/hood will soak through if it rains long/hard enough) and sew in some strips of gutted paracord inside the pockets for use as anchor points.
Hi Swamp Dweller. Thank you for that review. I was surprised at how well it blended in with your woodland background. The pocket set up is used on a number of different jackets from other firms. I really enjoyed the contents of your smock and the reasoning behind the items - sharp and to the point. Loved the state badge on the cap. Stay safe. ATB. Nigel
Those smock are outstanding for the price you pay. Bjorn uses the same as you. Ive upgraded only because I could and not because of anything being wrong with Sturm/miltec smocks.. Your vids are getting better. You may find you need to modify the mouth of those side pockets at the mouth otherwise things will escape. Well done. I enjoyed this. You're improving on your vids.. Careful on raising the bar.. Ppl start to expect that shit..
Yes it has certainly proven to be worth the money so far...iv noticed that about the side pockets and have plans to remedy that. Not sure why miltec made those pockets different. And thank you on the compliments. I'm slowly figuring this whole video editing thing out more and getting a less camera shy...ha..also does one of your smocks have the rear poachers pouch divided? As in the inside divided into 3 separate compartments?
@@swampdweller1566 Both my German made smocks have that same pocket issue. Stupid design ..Yes. I always divide them myself. I run a seem up them making the one giant pocket into two.. . Helps keep the load more stable and organized. But its just 2 section, not 3.. if you need pics of how i fixed the side pockets i can send them to you at the forum.. its pretty easy to fix.
@@swampdweller1566 Ivarr is right your videos are getting better and they're the perfect length. I'll have to ask santa for one of those smocks this year.
@@Ivarr.Bergmann.Alaska I was thinking about dividing mind up into 2 or 3 sections for that very reason of stability. And yes if you don't mind send me a few
Nice smock, good overview…. Great tip on the winter layer storage in that rear poacher pouch, I’ll rethink my smock load out with that in mind, thank you!!
day - you can practice with the smock until it breaks, and it doesn't hurt anyone, the price is really cool. have several smocks. and i have to say miltec is taking a middle path, they are becoming more valuable, they get a lot of pressure from helikon tex. have already seen the new rain jacket + fleece, is the 2nd gen. good time to you
got mine 2 years ago for about 199 PLN = 50 $ now so for that monney it is fantastic , now proces are over 350 PLN so closer to around 75 $. Lightwight and honestly really nice stitched. Ussualy miltec is considered low budget here in Poland but this smock is really good.
I been sporting the German Flektarn parka as main hunting outershell. Very similar to that smock. The insulation piece that goes with it is decent, and of particular interest is that it has high riding neck coverage, one of the best I experience. But for hunting the layering of alternate gortex and wool helps reduce sound of plastic gortex. I will look into this smock as it has appearance of comfort and functionality, that being that it is a tool, as an option over that of the German surplus model.
I view it as a tool. Alot of my time wearing it has been while hunting as well. Tho it isn't actual surplus I had considered getting that liner. I use an M65 field jacket liner the same way in winter tho it doesn't have the collar like the surplus liner does
It is not waterproof. You can treat it with DWR to help make it water repellent to a degree, tho I have not. As far as keeping cool in it..it has pit zips to help ventilation and button and zippers up front to help as well. How comfortable you are in summer really will depend on you and your environment
Good eye! An Yeap got the three pack and they are excellent! I wore them that day with just a heavy loaded belt kit and it was super comfy. Still working on getting it tweaked just right but they are WORLDS above the Alice suspenders. One I get them a little more situated im gonna do a post on the forum about how I got them attached
Im no expert on Alice gear but i would say Yes, the belt kit that i was wearing in the video is all Alice gear with a Danish plce harness. Alice is good kit. Just take the time to set it up right
Very nice smock indeed. Thanks for sharing. So good to see your cute dog as well atb. Harry
I love my smock. They're not for everyone, but they are for me.
Mine's the recon smock from Varusteleka. I've had others, and it's by far my favorite. The pockets and reinforcements are all in the right place. All I've done to it as far as modifications go is DWR waterproof the whole thing (not perfect but it'll still breathe - shoulders and head/hood will soak through if it rains long/hard enough) and sew in some strips of gutted paracord inside the pockets for use as anchor points.
Hi Swamp Dweller. Thank you for that review. I was surprised at how well it blended in with your woodland background. The pocket set up is used on a number of different jackets from other firms. I really enjoyed the contents of your smock and the reasoning behind the items - sharp and to the point. Loved the state badge on the cap. Stay safe. ATB. Nigel
Thanks man! Yes the patter works surprisingly well here for all but the middle of summer. Thanks for the compliments and watching!
@@swampdweller1566 Credit where it is due.
Good overview of your Smock setup! Clear and concise!
Came over from ivarr Bergmann's channel, good to have found you bro. Atb. Harry
Those smock are outstanding for the price you pay. Bjorn uses the same as you. Ive upgraded only because I could and not because of anything being wrong with Sturm/miltec smocks.. Your vids are getting better. You may find you need to modify the mouth of those side pockets at the mouth otherwise things will escape. Well done. I enjoyed this. You're improving on your vids.. Careful on raising the bar.. Ppl start to expect that shit..
Yes it has certainly proven to be worth the money so far...iv noticed that about the side pockets and have plans to remedy that. Not sure why miltec made those pockets different. And thank you on the compliments. I'm slowly figuring this whole video editing thing out more and getting a less camera shy...ha..also does one of your smocks have the rear poachers pouch divided? As in the inside divided into 3 separate compartments?
@@swampdweller1566 Both my German made smocks have that same pocket issue. Stupid design ..Yes. I always divide them myself. I run a seem up them making the one giant pocket into two.. . Helps keep the load more stable and organized. But its just 2 section, not 3.. if you need pics of how i fixed the side pockets i can send them to you at the forum.. its pretty easy to fix.
@@swampdweller1566 Ivarr is right your videos are getting better and they're the perfect length. I'll have to ask santa for one of those smocks this year.
@@Ivarr.Bergmann.Alaska I was thinking about dividing mind up into 2 or 3 sections for that very reason of stability. And yes if you don't mind send me a few
@@sniperbait1 thanks man, I appreciate the view and comment
Nice smock, good overview…. Great tip on the winter layer storage in that rear poacher pouch, I’ll rethink my smock load out with that in mind, thank you!!
No problem, glad you were able to get something out of it, thanks for watching!
Good video. What I really like is that you actually use your gear!
day - you can practice with the smock until it breaks, and it doesn't hurt anyone, the price is really cool. have several smocks. and i have to say miltec is taking a middle path, they are becoming more valuable, they get a lot of pressure from helikon tex. have already seen the new rain jacket + fleece, is the 2nd gen. good time to you
Collecting tinder to the hat you wear in the woods - this was the most impressive yeah 😂
got mine 2 years ago for about 199 PLN = 50 $ now so for that monney it is fantastic , now proces are over 350 PLN so closer to around 75 $. Lightwight and honestly really nice stitched. Ussualy miltec is considered low budget here in Poland but this smock is really good.
@maciejxxx4059 mine has been fantadtic. And is still going strong. I hope to have it for some years to come
Very cool, I have the same canteen cup, same maker and date. I much prefer the older style handle.
I prefer it to, the newer one moves to much, thanks for watching
I been sporting the German Flektarn parka as main hunting outershell. Very similar to that smock. The insulation piece that goes with it is decent, and of particular interest is that it has high riding neck coverage, one of the best I experience. But for hunting the layering of alternate gortex and wool helps reduce sound of plastic gortex. I will look into this smock as it has appearance of comfort and functionality, that being that it is a tool, as an option over that of the German surplus model.
I view it as a tool. Alot of my time wearing it has been while hunting as well. Tho it isn't actual surplus I had considered getting that liner. I use an M65 field jacket liner the same way in winter tho it doesn't have the collar like the surplus liner does
I really like that Mil-Tec smock.
The more I wear it the more I love it. Its been a great piece of gear so far
Verry nice, keep it up!!
Thank you..
I keep waterproofs in the back pocket.
I'm gonna have to try one of these smocks gotta beat cargo pockets...
It beats the hell out of cargo pockets man...
How waterproof is this jacket? Can you keep cool in it during hotter weather, like rain during summer months?
It is not waterproof. You can treat it with DWR to help make it water repellent to a degree, tho I have not. As far as keeping cool in it..it has pit zips to help ventilation and button and zippers up front to help as well. How comfortable you are in summer really will depend on you and your environment
I wish those smocks were still available in olive drab.
I have not searched for one in OD but an OD one would be nice to have
ah and I noticed the Danish suspenders... well done.. how do you like them? Did you get the three pack?
Good eye! An Yeap got the three pack and they are excellent! I wore them that day with just a heavy loaded belt kit and it was super comfy. Still working on getting it tweaked just right but they are WORLDS above the Alice suspenders. One I get them a little more situated im gonna do a post on the forum about how I got them attached
@@swampdweller1566 Very glad they worked for you.. any plans to get the pouches too?
@@Ivarr.Bergmann.Alaska got plans for just that, gonna slowly build a plce rig up as time goes and money allows
Nice. But the British Army Smock is better.
All the best.👍🏾😉🇬🇧
Is it too hot for warmer months?
I wouldn't wear it in hot weather. I don't wear it when it gets over 80, tho I have done it but I don't recommend it.
Would you recommend Alice gear?
Im no expert on Alice gear but i would say Yes, the belt kit that i was wearing in the video is all Alice gear with a Danish plce harness. Alice is good kit. Just take the time to set it up right
Hi, what size are you wearing?
Its a size medium
@@swampdweller1566 great! Thanks for the quick reply
@@donnie8034 no problem any other questions just let me know!