The B110 for warmer weather and the B310 if it's a little cooler or wetter are two of my favorite pieces of kit. I wear it over my waterproof, more expensive arcteryx and carinthia or wool stuff and it protects it and provides a camo layer. Waterproof insulating layer plus one of these is my compliment for 99% of weather from +40 to -40
Thank you for this video. The dpm is great, my issue was woodland camo. Absolutely love it from my bias, next wood be of green , old but good. I just ordered a 2xl in Canada camo since it's half off for the mountain smock. Great video and I agree in how you feel. Take care .
I serven in the RN betwen 1979 to 1993, so saw most types of cambo, that we and our RM cousins wore at that time. Personally i prefer the mtp cambo it has the edge generally depening on terain.
NO no no, your talking to an Englishman. 357 magnum (Cannon) loose in a chest pocket, 1 mention the word handgun, the English go into a panic, even in Iraq we didnt go near pistols, but seriously i hope you have a retention holster or a secure method of carrying and retaining a pistol, i do not recommend loose in a chest pocket, you know we are jealous of your 2nd amendment , and have a choice
@@johnho2006 My apologies to you. I didn't meant to throw up the 2nd Amendment, that we do cherish. There are many people here that feel banning guns would deter criminals, but that just isn't the case. Law abiding citizens, such as my self are required to go through and extensive amount of red tape and background checks to walk around with a concealed gun. I live in Detroit, Michigan and there are many people carrying guns illegally in this city. If you're caught carrying a gun illegally in Michigan, the consequences are quite severe, but criminals don't care about consequences. No matter how stringent the laws are in the U.K. I'm sure there are people with guns illegally. The criminal element no matter where a person lives will always find a way to get a gun. What's happening in Canada right now is the main reason the 2nd Amendment prevails in the United States. Justin Trudeau is nothing more than a Dictator who's indoctrinating the population into Communism. The threat of this exists in the United States with the Left Wing Democrats in Washington. Hopefully we can turn this around before it's to late. People forget that the politicians aren't here to control us, We are here to control them and their bad behaviors.
Nothing wrong with a good bit of DPM. I've a couple and also have an MTP Smock with the fleece pockets and tbh I'm thinking of dying it green just to dull down the MTP. I've seen it done and it looks great.
@Steve Brand just bought a Kombat UK "Special Forces Assault Smock" cracking bit of kit. Faded DPM but looks great. Loadsssss od pockets. Only ever seen one video on TH-cam. Need to water proof
@@DMAC1966 @DMAC1966 Using Dylon machine Dye, it looks fine with the whole thing but may want to try it in 2 halves to make sure you don't go too far for what you need, Dylon machine wash olive green, By the way this is on an issue smock your KOMBAT brand may take on the dye differently
I have one of these on XXXL because I am a fat bar steward. Great coats.. not cheap but worth over the Chinesium variants the British Army have as stock gear
its windproof as it is a very thick ripstop, material , but combine it with the stowaway shirt, its very effective in the current weather, just a great all round smock like the old SAS smock, it has some DWR finish so it shower proof, i am liking it. and would say i recommend it ,depends on your camo
Arktis is excellent kit, I have the original SAS smock from back in the day and it was great bit of kit (although my soaked NI gloves of the same vintage were not so great at the time) and I would say the Arktis is better/upgrade on it. John is correct on the windproof shirt also a great bit of kit, good review and from someone who knows what it's like to be cold/wet over many years of service, so his thoughts are valued.
the jacket in the video is a 2 xxl size, i am 6ft 4 or 193 cm , my chest is a 48 inch, its very loose fitting and it is a waist length jacket and not long in the body completely covering my arse like some mountain smocks or the NZ swanndri ,
Could any of you fine gentlemen advise me on the correct method of sizing up UK/NATO kit? There's lots of figures, numbers & measurments that have me bamboozled. For example, where to measure sleeve length from and how much allowance to make for inner layers etc. Do I go for the next size up or are such items as the smock designed to accommodate 2/3 layers as standard? I've got a 44" chest and long, long arms so I'm always nervous in case l end up looking like Catweazle. Cheers!
DPM all the way 🇳🇿 I have a few New Zealand Army smocks the yellows and greens just a little bit lighter than the British DPM works at treat in our native bush
those lighter colours ,especially in the trousers were hardly sought after , still very rare today, the Arktis colours on the jacket, are darker and mainly black and brown, my question to you is the NZ army still using DPM ?
@@johnho2006 sadly no. they ditch the DPM and went for multi-terrain camouflage uniform called (MCU). It cost $13.6 million to develop. took it to an Australian company and they Outsourced it to China and that's where it got made. Bloody China of all places. Uniforms had lots of defects China was using cheap dies pattern kept on fading out and the wrong material was used making them overheating when training. Now they have gone multi-terrain pattern NZ MTP. sourcing the materials from Great Britain herself and geting manufacturing in New Zealand. This was in 2019. A bit of a side note just in case someone's reading and don't know. we have the American Alice pack in DPM as well even a updated version of it. Thanks for the reply John
Just that there is no pockets or storage on the inside , I did expect at least one inner pocket. Or small zipped pocket , you'll have to be happy with for large outer pockets and two zipper chest pockets
im liking the new as it fits well and does a good job, But those old jackets had simply been lived in for months, and moulded into shape, but they had to work as they had a job to do. where as today i am just a wandering old man, making brews in the woods enjoying nature.
@@johnho2006 I am an old man too, but dearly love the smock life. I own a number of Arktis, but vets from the forces tell me the old issue smock was very soft and comfortable, so I was considering an old one, maybe. But overall I am very happy with Arktis, so maybe just stick with that?
@@maltaconvoy I'd get a couple old ones and modify one smock to your needs with pouches and accessories. Elasticated loops on the inside for a length of tubular nylon for example) in case you fancy a swiss seat
@@maltaconvoy always welcome my friend. Don't forget to seam seal the stitching from the inside and sow in mosquito netting in the arm pit venting to keep the creepy crawlies out.
if you mean as in Robin, we are not related at all ( my brother has met/chatted with him) , but on my fathers side there is a long line of us who have served in the British army ,
I know , that's supposed to be 4 k ,but totally out of focus, seems the camera only likes close ups, tomorrow I shall take the DJI pocket rocket out and reshoot
@@johnho2006quality is good enough mate it's a review of a smock at the end of the day it achieved exactly what was required from it , don't need anything fancy lol ,
DPM is far superior to MTP for the UK and European environment, MTP (and Multicam) is a cost-saving bollox to save the army from issuing different camos for different theatres you can spot MTP a mile off
![British Army [surplus] Smock adapted.](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/fLAdOn8_TYU/mqdefault.jpg)
DPM for life.. thanks for the video. Those colors never gonna get old.
The B110 for warmer weather and the B310 if it's a little cooler or wetter are two of my favorite pieces of kit. I wear it over my waterproof, more expensive arcteryx and carinthia or wool stuff and it protects it and provides a camo layer. Waterproof insulating layer plus one of these is my compliment for 99% of weather from +40 to -40
Love DPM my area as well, so I got my DPM desert smoke and I’ve got wings on mine as well. Thank you also for your service.
my wife looks at me as i am Uncle Albert character from the army, and when i put my smock on she knows im going for a walk.
When I was a kid in the US watching the Falklands war on tv , I thought the British troops looked badass in DPM. 🇺🇸🇬🇧
Arktis has an amazing website where you can see a great selection of camos, its just all good fun.
Love arktis gear. Bomb proof and have worn it for years
nothing better than just getting a new jacket or any gear, and this is still bombproof and feeling good,
Thank you for this video. The dpm is great, my issue was woodland camo. Absolutely love it from my bias, next wood be of green , old but good. I just ordered a 2xl in Canada camo since it's half off for the mountain smock. Great video and I agree in how you feel. Take care .
glad you like the video, there is not many reviews on line so thought i would open phone camera and vlog
I serven in the RN betwen 1979 to 1993, so saw most types of cambo, that we and our RM cousins wore at that time.
Personally i prefer the mtp cambo it has the edge generally depening on terain.
It is a jack of all trades master of none DPM is a master of northern European theatre
Nice chest pockets for my 357 magnum 4" barrel. Thanks for the review.
NO no no, your talking to an Englishman. 357 magnum (Cannon) loose in a chest pocket, 1 mention the word handgun, the English go into a panic, even in Iraq we didnt go near pistols, but seriously i hope you have a retention holster or a secure method of carrying and retaining a pistol, i do not recommend loose in a chest pocket, you know we are jealous of your 2nd amendment , and have a choice
@@johnho2006 My apologies to you. I didn't meant to throw up the 2nd Amendment, that we do cherish. There are many people here that feel banning guns would deter criminals, but that just isn't the case. Law abiding citizens, such as my self are required to go through and extensive amount of red tape and background checks to walk around with a concealed gun. I live in Detroit, Michigan and there are many people carrying guns illegally in this city. If you're caught carrying a gun illegally in Michigan, the consequences are quite severe, but criminals don't care about consequences. No matter how stringent the laws are in the U.K. I'm sure there are people with guns illegally. The criminal element no matter where a person lives will always find a way to get a gun. What's happening in Canada right now is the main reason the 2nd Amendment prevails in the United States. Justin Trudeau is nothing more than a Dictator who's indoctrinating the population into Communism. The threat of this exists in the United States with the Left Wing Democrats in Washington. Hopefully we can turn this around before it's to late. People forget that the politicians aren't here to control us, We are here to control them and their bad behaviors.
@@fokkerd3red618 your 100 % correct,this year alone 4 deaths by hand guns, in the city of Liverpool , and forget the drive by's shootings,
Nice one John , Arktis make good gear
Dpm all the way. 👍🔥🇬🇧
Nothing wrong with a good bit of DPM. I've a couple and also have an MTP Smock with the fleece pockets and tbh I'm thinking of dying it green just to dull down the MTP. I've seen it done and it looks great.
Derek , those fleece pockets are the best feature,
@Steve Brand just bought a Kombat UK "Special Forces Assault Smock" cracking bit of kit. Faded DPM but looks great. Loadsssss od pockets. Only ever seen one video on TH-cam. Need to water proof
@@Tripl3blue Thanks for the tip! I was unsure if I should use the whole thing or not.
@@DMAC1966 @DMAC1966 Using Dylon machine Dye, it looks fine with the whole thing but may want to try it in 2 halves to make sure you don't go too far for what you need, Dylon machine wash olive green, By the way this is on an issue smock your KOMBAT brand may take on the dye differently
Nice T shirt. Para gunner.
I have one of these on XXXL because I am a fat bar steward. Great coats.. not cheap but worth over the Chinesium variants the British Army have as stock gear
always a good worth while buy, always makes me feel comfortable when out in the woods,
Hi John, how windproof is the smock without additional lining? Is it like the SAS windproof smock? Thanks and all the best!
its windproof as it is a very thick ripstop, material , but combine it with the stowaway shirt, its very effective in the current weather, just a great all round smock like the old SAS smock, it has some DWR finish so it shower proof, i am liking it. and would say i recommend it ,depends on your camo
Great! Thanks a lot for your quick answer! Was thinking about the od green one as it can be worn in the city as well. Cheers from Germany
Arktis is excellent kit, I have the original SAS smock from back in the day and it was great bit of kit (although my soaked NI gloves of the same vintage were not so great at the time) and I would say the Arktis is better/upgrade on it. John is correct on the windproof shirt also a great bit of kit, good review and from someone who knows what it's like to be cold/wet over many years of service, so his thoughts are valued.
What are your measurements, and what size did you land on? Apologies if missed.
the jacket in the video is a 2 xxl size, i am 6ft 4 or 193 cm , my chest is a 48 inch, its very loose fitting and it is a waist length jacket and not long in the body completely covering my arse like some mountain smocks or the NZ swanndri ,
Could any of you fine gentlemen advise me on the correct method of sizing up UK/NATO kit? There's lots of figures, numbers & measurments that have me bamboozled. For example, where to measure sleeve length from and how much allowance to make for inner layers etc. Do I go for the next size up or are such items as the smock designed to accommodate 2/3 layers as standard?
I've got a 44" chest and long, long arms so I'm always nervous in case l end up looking like Catweazle.
Cheers!
DPM all the way 🇳🇿 I have a few New Zealand Army smocks the yellows and greens just a little bit lighter than the British DPM works at treat in our native bush
those lighter colours ,especially in the trousers were hardly sought after , still very rare today, the Arktis colours on the jacket, are darker and mainly black and brown, my question to you is the NZ army still using DPM ?
@@johnho2006 sadly no. they ditch the DPM and went for multi-terrain camouflage uniform called (MCU). It cost $13.6 million to develop. took it to an Australian company and they Outsourced it to China and that's where it got made. Bloody China of all places. Uniforms had lots of defects China was using cheap dies pattern kept on fading out and the wrong material was used making them overheating when training. Now they have gone multi-terrain pattern NZ MTP. sourcing the materials from Great Britain herself and geting manufacturing in New Zealand. This was in 2019. A bit of a side note just in case someone's reading and don't know. we have the American Alice pack in DPM as well even a updated version of it. Thanks for the reply John
😂 I think those logs must have been wearing British DPM too
I know I should learn to edit and reshoot ,but I am a one take type of guy ,
Where did you get the lightweights John ‽ I've been looking for them everywhere!!
in my size 38 / 40" waist!!!
i found these pair on EBAY, and these have no map pocket on the thigh , these trousers seem to really hard to find
@@johnho2006 Cheers John. Excellent bits of kit, so quick drying.
7RHA?
Why did you choose Arktis over the army issue?
I'd like to know the answer to that, too.
Is the inner different to the originals?
Just that there is no pockets or storage on the inside , I did expect at least one inner pocket. Or small zipped pocket , you'll have to be happy with for large outer pockets and two zipper chest pockets
@@johnho2006 I mean the new one looked like it has mesh on the inside?
Originals were one piece of material if I'm right?
What's more comfortable, John: your new Arktis DPM smock or the old model DPM the British Army issued you when you served in the forces?
im liking the new as it fits well and does a good job, But those old jackets had simply been lived in for months, and moulded into shape, but they had to work as they had a job to do. where as today i am just a wandering old man, making brews in the woods enjoying nature.
@@johnho2006 I am an old man too, but dearly love the smock life. I own a number of Arktis, but vets from the forces tell me the old issue smock was very soft and comfortable, so I was considering an old one, maybe. But overall I am very happy with Arktis, so maybe just stick with that?
@@maltaconvoy I'd get a couple old ones and modify one smock to your needs with pouches and accessories.
Elasticated loops on the inside for a length of tubular nylon for example) in case you fancy a swiss seat
@@dude6546 A capital idea - thanks much, my friend!
@@maltaconvoy always welcome my friend.
Don't forget to seam seal the stitching from the inside and sow in mosquito netting in the arm pit venting to keep the creepy crawlies out.
I prefer MTP. You have a famous name.
if you mean as in Robin, we are not related at all ( my brother has met/chatted with him) , but on my fathers side there is a long line of us who have served in the British army ,
nice vid mate but quality is sh1te, take care
I know , that's supposed to be 4 k ,but totally out of focus, seems the camera only likes close ups, tomorrow I shall take the DJI pocket rocket out and reshoot
@@johnho2006quality is good enough mate it's a review of a smock at the end of the day it achieved exactly what was required from it , don't need anything fancy lol ,
DPM is far superior to MTP for the UK and European environment, MTP (and Multicam) is a cost-saving bollox to save the army from issuing different camos for different theatres you can spot MTP a mile off
Nice one John , Arktis make good gear
Nice one John , Arktis make good gear