Fabric Type:cotton Shipping Weight (lbs):1 Dimensions (in):13 x 10 x 2
Model:MJM24000C1 ASIN:B002VWK5UK
Features:
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50% Nylon, 50% Cotton
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Bi-swing back permits free range of movement. waist, hood and bottom hem drawcords.
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Heavy brass zippered front closure with snap fasteners. concealed hood.
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Dry clean
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Made In China
Editorial Reviews:
Product Description The workhorse of American infantry outerwear for the past five decades featuring durable NYCO satin fabric. The M-65 is available in many different camouflage prints and solid colors. The fit is based off military specification, originally designed to fit a liner and equipment. Customers should buy one size down for better fit.
Alpha v. Propper v. RothcoMay 9, 2009 C. Sterling(Boston, MA) 21 out of 21 found this review helpful
I am a M-65 junkie / collector. I currently own 5 of these jackets. Over the years I have owed over 15. Some have been knock-offs, some have been genuine government issue. Some of the brands I've had include Golden, John Owenby, So Sew, Alpha, Rolane, Propper, and Rothco/Ultra Force ("Rothco").
Golden, John Owenby, So Sew, Rolane, etc. are genuine GI issue. You will only find them at surplus or vintage stores*. As such, this review is only of the jackets that you will have a decent chance of actually finding. Those brands are Rothco, Propper, and Alpha.
Rothco/Ultra Force
These are the easiest to come across. Almost every army/navy retail and eStore stocks this brand. They come in two versions. First, is the 100% cotton "Vintage" version. Second, is the cotton/poly "Deluxe" version. The Deluxe version comes with a removable liner for colder weather, the Vintage version does not. Neither version is made to military specifications (they ARE knock-offs, after all). The Vintage model is your best option if you are going for, well, the "vintage look." If you are just going for "looks" then this is THE jacket you want. They come pre-faded (and quite nicely, at that), and have a good fabric texture that you won't see in ANY of the other jackets, even the higher-end versions. Next to my 1973 USAF genuine GI issue M-65 jacket, my "vintage" Rothco is my first choice for "looks." However, the Rothco Vintage jacket comes with this corny velcro "Ultra Force" nameplate. You should ditch that. Quickly.
However, there are some downfalls to the Vintage jacket. First, is that since it is 100% cotton, when it gets wet, it gets REALLY wet. Can you say "sponge?" The more expensive versions are treated with some kind of water repellent, and are also made of a nylon/poly blend which keeps you dryer. The Vintage version of the M-65 is NOT, repeat NOT, a jacket you want to wear in rain, snow, sleet, etc for any extended period of time.
Second, the stitching is not as strong as the higher-end jackets. Hence, it will fall apart sooner, but they are still decent quality. I would not be too worried about this issue.
Last, this is not a super warm jacket. It does not come with a liner, so if your going out in really cold weather you need to wear more layers, or buy a liner for it.
The Deluxe version doesn't look as "cool" as the Vintage version, but it is a much better jacket for keeping you warm and dry. It is made of a poly blend (i.e. won't soak-up water like the cotton Vintage version), and it comes with a removable liner. The Deluxe version is a knock-off of the higher-end jackets. It is a decent choice if you want a more functional M-65 than the Vintage version, but don't want to drop the money on the higher-end models. However, Propper might be a better option if you are going the budget route (see below).
ROTHCO BOTTOM LINE: Vintage version is most stylish of all the commercially available M-65 jackets. But, it is a bit thin for really cold weather, and horrible in the rain/snow. The Deluxe version will keep you dry and warm, but if your going cost effective get a Propper (see below).
PROPPER & ALPHA
Both of these are almost identical to each other. Both are as close to military specification as you can find in the commercial market. If you compare these two to the Rothco/Ultra Force jackets you will be able to tell the difference immediately. Both Alpha and Propper have the unhemmed inside "liner" like real GI issue. Rothco does not. Both Alpha and Propper have the very thin hood, which Rothco has beefed up a bit. The hood is not really meant to keep your head dry; it is meant to provide head camouflage. Alpha and Propper have placed the velcro patch of the sleeve extension in the same place as GI issue. Rothco has moved it a bit. I believe that most Propper jackets come with a removable liner, which Alpha does not (sold separately). So Propper wins on that one. What I like better about Alpha is that material and stitching just seems to be of better quality. But even better, the Alpha comes with two internal pockets. None of the other M-65 have internal pockets. Not even GI issue, and I think it is a great improvement over the real version. The Alpha M-65 is a durable, well-built jacket that will last a long, long, long time. If you are considering a M-65 jacket, and just want the "cool looks," get the Rothco Vintage version mentioned above. If you are considering an M-65 for more than just "looks," you really, really, really, owe it to yourself to save up a bit more and go with the Alpha. IMHO, it really is the best of all options. You get what you pay for. Oh, Alpha also has a subsidiary called Knox Armory. They also make M-65 jackets, but I have never seen one. They come stock with a liner. From what Alpha reps have told me, the Knox Armory jackets are more of a "street fit" (what ever that means), and are not quite as good of quality as the Alpha.
ALPHA/ PROPPER BOTTOM LINE: Alpha rocks the M-65 party.
VERY BOTTOM LINE:
Rothco/Ultra Force: Wins for best looks.
Alpha: Wins for best quality.
Propper: Wins for best value to quality balance.
SIZING
M-65 jackets are WAY oversized according to their listed measurements. These jackets were designed to fit over a bulky military uniform, which most of us aren't wearing. I am 5'10, 157 lbs, and have a measured 41 inch chest. Rothco claim that a size medium jacket fits someone with a chest of 37" - 41". Well, guess what size Rothco jacket I own? It is not a medium. It is not even a small. It is an EXTRA SMALL. That is right, an XS. I can even fit a zip-up hoodie underneath it. It is a touch snug with hoodie under it, so you may want to just drop down one size when you order a Rothco jacket. That said, you should REALLY consider dropping down TWO sizes. If you can try these things on before you buy them, do so. You'll be shocked at how over-sized they are. My Alpha jacket is a Small Regular, and it also a bit baggy on me. Again, Alpha claims I should be wearing a medium, but that was HUGE on me. Note, I have never worn an Alpha XS jacket. Who knows, that might even fit me better than my Small Regular. So basic rule with ANY M-65 jacket is drop down AT LEAST one size for a decent fit, and possibly even two sizes.
*vintage trends dot com is a great store for real GI issue vintage military clothes. I am not affiliated with that site any manner what so ever. I am just plugging them as consumer.
Small & Extra Small size comparrison for Alpha Industries M65 coatNovember 30, 2009 A. Lee(New York, NY) 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The previous reviewer (C. Sterling) has greatly influenced me to go with Alpha Industries M65 field coat, mainly because it has two internal pockets, and secondly because of the quality.
I did have a chance to try on both the small and extra small as I am nearly same build as C. Sterling. (I am 5'9" 150 lbs. 41" chest)
The extra small fits pretty snug, I don't think there's room for a sweater underneath, considering I was already wearing a long sleeve and a t-shirt. I should also mention that it was very stiff to move around in, as the material is very rugged.
Although I loved the more slimmer fit of the extra small, I had to go with the small since I didn't want to be uncomfortably stiff and cold. The small is a little baggier, but still fits nice over my body without looking ridiculous. The coat is a little long, but I guess that's expected since it is a field coat after all. The front pockets are all button snap, which I am proud to announce since I am not a fan of velcro flaps. The breast pockets are easily accessible, the bottom ones are not. This is because, the flap hinge sits on top of where the pocket begins. This is not a big issue for me, however, I do wish though, that the bottom two pockets were protruded like the breast pockets. As for the inner two pockets, one is zippered and one has a velcroed square. The velcroed one seems a little wider than the zippered, and just as deep as one of the front pockets. The zippered pocket seems about half inch shorter than the velcroed.
Final thoughts:
-The quality is awesome for something made in China, though now a days you'd be surprised that some quality goods are made there.
-Love the inner pockets, wish there were two more, but that's just asking too much since I carry a lot of stuff on me.
-Small is a good size, though I wish it were a hint smaller over all and a bit shorter.
-Try them on if you can for sizing and feel. If you live in New York City check out Dave's New York for a better price, and fitting. Or check out their website [...]. They sell all kinds of work wear.
A classy jacket that can be worn 8 years from now.December 22, 2009 Stacey Gantt(Fort Hood, Texas) 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I must admit this is one Xmas gift that will keep on giving. I bought this for my husband and you would have thought I bought him a Range Rover. His eyes were about to fall out of his head and his mouth was on the floor. He was all over me thanking and kissing me. I was like snap, $115 gift compared to the $600 gifts. He called all of his boys bragging and doesn't want to tell them where I bought it from!! This is a "MUST HAVE" to accentuate your wardrobe fellas. If you wear Timberlands, Chukkas, baggy jeans,and all that east coast flava, then you gotta have this jacket to add to your swaggar. It's fire.
I researched this style of jacket for 3 months,almost 4 before buying. The craftsmanship astounded me. The stitching was remarkable. The buttons are super tight. The snaps are properly aligned with the pockets and are securely attached to the jacket. The rope belts inside are long enough and durable. I am a zipper fanatic. The zipper is sturdy and moves up and down without snagging on the opposite side. It's also firmly sewn into the jacket and appears to be double stitched. The color is exactly as seen on the web-site, Olive Green without any discoloration. Next purchase will be the Khaki colored one.
You can't go wrong with this jacket no matter your age. We are 39 years young and vintage and retro is where it's at. You will be able to wear this jacket 8 years from now. It will NEVER go out of style.
Awesome M-65 Jacket - Be sure to purchase a size smallerFebruary 22, 2010 W Johnston(Franklin, TN United States) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This jacket by Alpha Industries is worth every cent. Great construction, weight, and feel. I ordered a black one and it's now my favorite coat. I just need to purchase a ALS/92 liner for next winter. Make sure that you purchase a size smaller than you normally wear. I normally wear a size M and purchase a small, and I have plenty of room to spare. This coat is also MADE IN THE U.S.A.! (Knoxville, TN to be exact) It's nice to be able to say that about a GREAT product. The customer service from Alpha Industries is very good too. My coat was shipped out the very next business day after I ordered it. If you are looking for the M-65 style jacket, look no further. Btw, this coat looks very much like the black one Jensen Ackles, a.k.a., Dean Winchester, wears in the Television series "Supernatural".
m65 tiger stripeFebruary 23, 2010 Allan See(california ca USA) im a big fan of m65s and when i saw these patterns i had to get them they are just awesome very high qulity and keeps you warm. if you like your jackets more fitted then i would suggest you get a smaller size, i wear a M but i got a M anyway because i like the m65 more roomy like how they are meant to be worn. over layers. anyway great jacket will buy the plain color ones later.
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