I owned 4 m-65, one 1991 desert, one 1999 woodland, one Tru spec navy, one Propper black, all the Perfect fit me. I love them. Never go out AMERICAN HERITAGE. THE BEST OF AL THE TIME. You have great collection. Thank you.
i have a late 60s m65, with a name patch-name is Rickard, and a division insigina patch(1st cavalry) came with a old wool liner, of all the coats i have, the brass zipper on my m65 is the best
Cool collection, I've been wearing field jackets since 1970 .the older ones 51 or 53 models were heavier and had wool lined bottom pockets, really keep your hands warm , the collars are pointed like a shirt . The old ones were warm even without the liner. You can tell the year made its in part of the numbers on the tag but it will only be a two digit number right after the dla 100 number
Damn. We never had nice field jackets issued to us. They were old and color faded to a very light sun beaten olive drab. Sprayed stencil lettering like the EGA on pocket and maybe detachment stencils like FSSG or FMF on the back...its been a long time ago so don't quite remember. No woodlands camo pattern. Probably Army hand downs. They had more money. All the good shit. They issued field jackets in winter and you had to turn them in when we checked out of unit. They were never ours to keep. Government property. Man were our field jackets abused. I froze my ass off in them. Liners made all the difference and liners were shot.
Nice collection man, I have pretty much the same collection as you. One OG-107 from 1980, one M81 from 1998, and a DCU one from 1999. Sort of interested in an ACU version for completion's sake, but probably more interested in earlier field jackets. Funny thing is that technically the M65 still sees service. Marines practising for the 2017 Presidential Inauguration were out wearing old woodland ones to avoid scuffing up their service uniforms. Just goes to show, even with all the advantages of Goretex... An old field jacket still has it's uses
Very true; I don't know why the U.S. military doesn't still issue them. They could be worn over the MCCUU/ACU in garrison, or as a stand-alone garment in the field over all of the layers of insulation that are currently available for use with the APECS/ECWCS systems that basically every serviceman/woman already has. And all I ever hear is how awesome the M-65 liners were from guys to whom they were issued. The wearing of the ECWCS level 3 fleece jacket over the ACU's as an outer layer is just dumb (dumb looking, too) - it's just not how the system is supposed to work. The Army is currently trying to update the ECWCS system, as well as make jungle fatigues that are distinctly different from the issued ACUs; why don't they "reinvent" the field jacket for use as a winter-weight issued top?
I dont like goretex. I sold all of my synthetic jackets and bought only military.m65 apart that is a bit haevy is super fror greek weather with the sudden hot weather even in winter.
Nice vid Seems I'm not the only one with a collection disorder. First bought one in 1984,woodland,still have it although worn and little tighter,since then I have 2 olive,2 black,1 sand,1 blue,all alpha. I have lots of other jackets but these are still my favourite of all time. Have a couple of liners and if really cold put a medium liner on ,then a large,then m65. One I have made more water resistant by melting a candle with a hairdryer over it,works really well.
I've got a Golden one and it also doesn't have the hand extenders. I got it the other day super cheap off eBay. It was made in 05 so it's nearly new. I was surprised how comfortable it is to wear it's great. Going to get the desert one like yours next. Looking for a Golden one.
Who is the desert M65 made by, l haven't got a desert M65? I think the best zip maker is Scovill, l always check the zip maker specially if the label is missing. The early Ma1 jackets had Conmar, Scovill, brass zips,they are very special. The British also make great stuff. Over and Out !
@@ambulance_boy3834 the american made ones are far far better quality, in material, construction,etc, now even a badly worn out faded one will still be very expensive!,
Depends on your shoulder width. Medium-Regular is for regular height men with medium width body. Look for a Medium-Long. I'm a skinny 5'8" guy with weight of about 56kg. Small-Regular was not wide enough for me so now I'm waiting for Santa to bring me a Medium-Regular one :D
Check out Teesar and Mil-tec. Both are different brands from the same company and Teesar is considered a more high quality and actually it is close to the real M65.
The M65 was overrated. It was also sloppy looking with the rounded collar and hidden hood. Plus, any jacket that uses Velcro can't be considered classic.
The "big red one" patch is very nice! That's a keeper for sure!
I owned 4 m-65, one 1991 desert, one 1999 woodland, one Tru spec navy, one Propper black, all the Perfect fit me. I love them. Never go out AMERICAN HERITAGE. THE BEST OF AL THE TIME. You have great collection. Thank you.
I have a OG one from 1968,one woodland from 1985 and one desert camo from 1999.I really love the M65 jacket and i wear it all the the time
i have a late 60s m65, with a name patch-name is Rickard, and a division insigina patch(1st cavalry) came with a old wool liner, of all the coats i have, the brass zipper on my m65 is the best
Cool collection, I've been wearing field jackets since 1970 .the older ones 51 or 53 models were heavier and had wool lined bottom pockets, really keep your hands warm , the collars are pointed like a shirt . The old ones were warm even without the liner. You can tell the year made its in part of the numbers on the tag but it will only be a two digit number right after the dla 100 number
M51’s all the way! Love those wool pockets. They have a much sharper look to them
Nice collection dude..have 5 OD..2 Tri desert..2 woodland & 3 ACU all range of dates..the best army jacket ever made...period.
Damn. We never had nice field jackets issued to us. They were old and color faded to a very light sun beaten olive drab. Sprayed stencil lettering like the EGA on pocket and maybe detachment stencils like FSSG or FMF on the back...its been a long time ago so don't quite remember. No woodlands camo pattern. Probably Army hand downs. They had more money. All the good shit. They issued field jackets in winter and you had to turn them in when we checked out of unit. They were never ours to keep. Government property. Man were our field jackets abused. I froze my ass off in them. Liners made all the difference and liners were shot.
Nice collection man, I have pretty much the same collection as you. One OG-107 from 1980, one M81 from 1998, and a DCU one from 1999.
Sort of interested in an ACU version for completion's sake, but probably more interested in earlier field jackets.
Funny thing is that technically the M65 still sees service. Marines practising for the 2017 Presidential Inauguration were out wearing old woodland ones to avoid scuffing up their service uniforms. Just goes to show, even with all the advantages of Goretex... An old field jacket still has it's uses
Very true; I don't know why the U.S. military doesn't still issue them. They could be worn over the MCCUU/ACU in garrison, or as a stand-alone garment in the field over all of the layers of insulation that are currently available for use with the APECS/ECWCS systems that basically every serviceman/woman already has. And all I ever hear is how awesome the M-65 liners were from guys to whom they were issued. The wearing of the ECWCS level 3 fleece jacket over the ACU's as an outer layer is just dumb (dumb looking, too) - it's just not how the system is supposed to work. The Army is currently trying to update the ECWCS system, as well as make jungle fatigues that are distinctly different from the issued ACUs; why don't they "reinvent" the field jacket for use as a winter-weight issued top?
I dont like goretex. I sold all of my synthetic jackets and bought only military.m65 apart that is a bit haevy is super fror greek weather with the sudden hot weather even in winter.
Thier nice jacket's have nice woodland m65 my self
Beautiful collection.
thanks for share man actually i have 4 m65 nam era...
i love m65 . you know my first movie rambo damn ..i know that jacket is greats..
Nice collection..
Great informative vid. TY comrade.
Está espectacular la colección de M 65. Saludos 👍🇦🇷
Nice vid
Seems I'm not the only one with a collection disorder. First bought one in 1984,woodland,still have it although worn and little tighter,since then I have 2 olive,2 black,1 sand,1 blue,all alpha.
I have lots of other jackets but these are still my favourite of all time.
Have a couple of liners and if really cold put a medium liner on ,then a large,then m65.
One I have made more water resistant by melting a candle with a hairdryer over it,works really well.
I have a woodland m65 jacket
Great collection bro!
I've got a Golden one and it also doesn't have the hand extenders. I got it the other day super cheap off eBay. It was made in 05 so it's nearly new. I was surprised how comfortable it is to wear it's great. Going to get the desert one like yours next. Looking for a Golden one.
Do you have the 6 color chocolate chip desert camo m65 in your collection? Hard to find these days.
The earlyiest DCU M65 are labeled 1989 they were produced in 1991
Who is the desert M65 made by, l haven't got a desert M65? I think the best zip maker is Scovill, l always check the zip maker specially if the label is missing. The early Ma1 jackets had Conmar, Scovill, brass zips,they are very special. The British also make great stuff. Over and Out !
Just bought a desert golden mfg for 65 euros!NEW!
There was also a six color "chocolate chip" desert version.
That was an after market make. The military never made an official six color desert m65 jacket.
I made a video similar to this one about BDU uniforms and my collection
You need to have black or navy color version. If you have, you can complete your collection
I used to like the 1990s croatian army version, you could buy them for around 10 dollars!!,
pretty cool
@@ambulance_boy3834 the american made ones are far far better quality, in material, construction,etc, now even a badly worn out faded one will still be very expensive!,
I have m65 woodland medium regular and ucp m65 large regular
Que puede decir del "M-65 " acu dijital, ,!! Saludos
Hey do u know if they made an m65 parka hood in black
Just wondering if anyone knows where I could find a cold weather ruff hood in desert cammo for my desert m65.
They never made a desert one. There is only the OD green hood.
what do you think of the newer propper m65 field jacket?
I do not have experience with them but heard they are very good but also very expensive.
I'm looking to get one...uk
What´s the best way to correctly size these puppies?
lucid - Might depend on the temperature you will be in.
Allow for a liner or even two liners. S, M, L, XL. Short, regular or tall.
If the tag says medium regular does that mean medium size regular length?
Correct
I'm 6'2" 175. What size should I order?
Depends on your shoulder width. Medium-Regular is for regular height men with medium width body. Look for a Medium-Long. I'm a skinny 5'8" guy with weight of about 56kg. Small-Regular was not wide enough for me so now I'm waiting for Santa to bring me a Medium-Regular one :D
Nice stuff! Except the last one. You didn't say who made it.
Hi did, Rothco.
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Only one i can find is Rothco I wear a 5xl
Rotcho is useless. Save your money Man. I suggest newer production Propper. This is better. You can buy Ebay 80 dollars👍
@@user-sh3hx3ww4o yep I would go proper or ture spec
Where I can buy it
@@aktivasj7p167 Harry's Army Surplus 5xl is a 103.00 don't buy from Rothco website cause they cost almost as much Alpha Industries
Check out Teesar and Mil-tec. Both are different brands from the same company and Teesar is considered a more high quality and actually it is close to the real M65.
The M65 was overrated. It was also sloppy looking with the rounded collar and hidden hood. Plus, any jacket that uses Velcro can't be considered classic.