Mil-TecClassic US M65 Jacket Olive

Since it’s introduction in 1965, I have never found a more versatile, more satisfying jacket than this.If you’re tired of the “noise “ of treated polyesters, the lack of true ventilation of “miracle “ fleece, Gore-Tex and every major “improvement “ in outdoor clothing, this has always been the go-to jacket for you.Made chiefly of cotton with a removable quilted liner, this jacket is as satisfying as snuggling under one of your Grandmother’s quilts.With the liner installed, this is a heavier, roomier, and more thoughtful garment which enjoys a comfortable amount of heft as compared to the 1/2 inch fleece or down offered by today’s newest fabrics. There is plenty of room to layer if the weather is cold, and plenty of ways to cool down when things warm up and you just need a light jacket.Simply remove the liner for spring and fall and enjoy the large pockets for all of your devices and change.In a fashionable sense, this has always been the most rugged jacket in looks and performance that you can buy.It is treated for water resistance, but in a deluge, you will want a serious rain coat to cover it.I used to buy these from military surplus in grade, middle , and high school, and it is nice that you can now get them here on Amazon.I have always gone back to this coat throughout my life for the overall comfort, performance, and just plain good sense that it makes.Like a good pair of jeans , this garment gets increasingly more satisfying the more you wear it.

This jacket is a very cool, military like jacket. It is very comfortable, warm and stylish. It is above and beyond what I expected- very highly recommended!!!

Jacket looks good, I am wearing it now, the jacket looks in general like a good product, I am 5'8' average but 20 extra pounds; for me the jacket fits perfect, except the arms, the length is a 1.5" short, the zipper is too short and is metallic yellowish, which is really horrible, but I imagine thse were used in the 60's, it feels confortable but the big issue is the "zipped-in concealed hood", it is really bad set because it goes inside the back of the jacket, so imagine if you remove that to use it, then when you want to set back you feel something in your back between omoplates, I am not jocking. Setting it back took me 15 mins to accomodate the hood inside again, that gave me the impression of poor design, the hood is also very, very but vey basic, if I had seen the hood before buying, I had not bought the jacket, I think I am not going to use the concealed hood I would not have purchased. This poor design is making the neck bodyless, so it turns down because the hood is in the back not concealed in the neck.The bags for your hands are also a problem in this type of jacket, the hands can go inside only from above, it should be nice to have them from the back side to make them useful. The designer thought more to use them to carry things than to your hands in.My biceps is not the biggest is average for an old man and it feel tight on them too.I have pulled out the insulation and it feels good without it. Overall despite the issues for arriving which is more a USPS logistic issue, the jacket itself has to have only 3 over 5.

I'll get right to the point. Fit is very good. I'm 6' tall, weigh 180 lbs, athletic build. Coat fit well in shoulders, arm length and around the waist (once I tightened the draw strings). Fit was good with and without the liner. Fit is as good, if not better than my original military issue M65 (which I still have from early 1980's). Zipper and snap quality seems to be good. Liner buttons in as it should and is easily removable. Sleeve cuff adjustment/tightening via velcro is a bit odd, but does work. So, why four stars instead of five. Simple. The zipper closes from the left side (typical Chinese) instead of full length zip-up on the right. Doesn't really alter quality or purpose, but it's 'odd' and could have been done better without additional cost to the manufacturer. I grew up understanding that a woman's coat zips from the left; a man's from the right. All that said, I've just received the coat and can't speak to long term durability, but out of the box it seems to be of decent quality and I'm expecting it to hold up fairly well. Time will tell but for now, I'm satisfied with the purchase.

I almost sent this coat back and I'm glad I didn't. I'm a big guy and it was a bit tight in my upper arms, but I lost some weight and now it fits perfectly. I have never received so many compliments on a coat in my life. It looks good and it's comfortable. The liner makes an enormous difference and is great at stopping wind and keeping in heat. Material is sturdy but not stiff and is well made. Folding the cuffs might take you a second but it makes sense once they're done (and looks snappy). If I had to complain, I would say that I wish it had inner pockets because I love having at least one for my wallet but it's not a deal breaker with this nice of a coat. The outer pockets are very generous anyway, so it's not a big deal. If you're fat like me, it might be a bit snug on your upper arms and you may want to order a size up to compensate. This is one of those purchases that I'm happy I made because it was worth every penny and more. Well done, Mil-Tec!

I ordered an XL as this was to be a winter over jacket. The proportions of the cut are strange and look bad. The arms fit fine . The rest of the coat it comically too large.(Imagine the body being a giant square.)Unfortunately this vendor insists the buyer pay for shipping back to Germany which is over $200USD. So I cant return it.I’m donating this coat to a homeless shelter.

I bought this for my son 6’3 and it fit perfectly. Pockets material and lining all exceeded expectations.

Outstanding