Peter Graham
Well-Known Member
After reading so much on the forum about them I decided to buy one. Here's an evaluation for anyone else thinking about it. First off, it won't break the bank. I picked up this brand new cold weather example for £21 and I'm over the moon with it. The quality is great, it's pretty warm and I can't get over how light it is. The shell is very similar in weight, colour and feel to a WW2 B-15, as is the cut. A word about sizing. I usually take a 38 in most jackets and this one is medium regular. In the photo I'm wearing a medium weight sweater and a T shirt under it so if you want to add layers underneath and you're any bigger than a 40 I'd go for a large. The regular length is longer than a B-15 or MA-1 so is very practical. The arm length is perfect for me. The zippers are blackened brass Scovills, another feature I like. The pockets are a bit shallow and it would have been nice if they were lined with a warm material. There is a velcro fastening collar strap which should help to keep the wind out and the much discussed slot across the shoulders is tightly velcroed closed so no heat should escape through it. The knits are nice and tight and only time will tell if they go bally or not. These jackets, along with the woodland M-65's must be the best value military jackets out there. I can't think of a reason not to buy one.