M65 Field Jackets on Derek Does.

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Derek shows you 3 M-65 Field jackets from various time in it's production. Learn some differences between the generations of the Army Field Jacket.
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  • @Andyb2379
    @Andyb2379 Жыл бұрын

    Have one in US woodland pattern M65, at age 18 it was brought for me at birthday present. I’m 40 now & still wearing it.

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    Жыл бұрын

    should last another 20 years! Great jackets.

  • @ethanpresley9423

    @ethanpresley9423

    7 ай бұрын

    Just picked one up NOS and I love it being 6,7 had to get a large long and for the life of me i can’t find a liner but a great field coat for goin out in the woods

  • @ragnarone5409

    @ragnarone5409

    16 күн бұрын

    @@ethanpresley9423 Liners in long are not available, a liner in size large will fit in your jacket.

  • @ragnarone5409
    @ragnarone540916 күн бұрын

    Golden mfg. should bring back the M-65 Jacket on the civil market!

  • @randynovick7972
    @randynovick7972 Жыл бұрын

    Fun fact about the switch to plastic zippers - they did that to make them easier to open and close when it's freezing out. If you wear the metal zippers (mine was brass) out in the cold for extended periods, meltwater that gets past the flap from the outside, and condensed perspiration on the inside, will combine to lock you in to the jacket... you will struggle to move that zipper through the ice that forms between the zipper teeth. The plastic ones (with the bigger teeth) will shed the ice after one or two firm tugs. It's the cheapest and second-best winter jacket I have. If you double-up on the liners you will be super toasty. They're really easy to find, too. The new ones from Alpha Industries are probably the best-made (good attention to the snaps, which tend to fall off here and there on the older surplus ones.) Still have all three of mine, still wear 'em. They're great for hunting or hiking, keeping in the trunk of the car if you get caught in an unexpected squall. (Gotta dry 'em out well if they get wet, though.) The liners keep you warm and pull moisture away when you get sweaty - big wool sweater will do the same - and you'll never feel the wet shell. Only better winter coat I have is my old N-3B - but that's more a parka than a coat - and it will happily handle sub-zero whiteouts and ice storms without issue. Nice coats here. Thanks for doing the video. More people need to know about these - they're fashionable (like deck coats) these days, but ultimately they're perfectly utilitarian. Cheers!

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the awesome info on everything!

  • @garytellep5392

    @garytellep5392

    9 ай бұрын

    That's complete nonsense on freezing zippers . I base that on two winters in Korea and 5 years in Alaska in the Army wearing field jackets and fishtail parkas. Brass zippers work just fine. The weather flap is insurance against a broken zipper regardless what it's made of.

  • @marcp.1752

    @marcp.1752

    5 ай бұрын

    The new ones from alpha are bad quality. I've read this into comments, complaining about the quality - and no more being "Made into the USA".

  • @J.B.-in7cx
    @J.B.-in7cx6 ай бұрын

    In high school 1970 -1974 i had a M51 jacket. In active duty i got two M65 jackets in olive drab. They were excess property and i dyed them one black and the other russet brown. This was so they could be used by opfor during exercises. They chose not to use them so i got to keep them. This year i got a khaki one from military 1st made by mil-tec and love it.

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    6 ай бұрын

    Love to hear you're still wearing them after 50 years! Way to go!

  • @frederickvanpelt6393
    @frederickvanpelt63936 ай бұрын

    I still have mine issued to me back in 75. I was too fat to fit into it for years, but I've dropped a few pounds and have an old friend back. Semper Fi.

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    6 ай бұрын

    Great story! I get your glad you kept it!

  • @plemennoipepper1768
    @plemennoipepper1768 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video. I live in Russia (Moscow)... I have been wearing M-65 contract jackets for 20 years already... Very stylish, beautiful and durable jackets... Now I have about 10 of them. Olive, black, ACU pixel, woodland and desert. I love these jackets...)))...еще раз спасибо за видео...

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you liked it. 10 M-65's is a lot of M-65's, but you can never have too many!

  • @tuskly3541

    @tuskly3541

    Ай бұрын

    Где сейчас в России, в Москве, можно приобрести контрактную М65?

  • @plemennoipepper1768

    @plemennoipepper1768

    Ай бұрын

    @@tuskly3541 Ну,... вкратце не ответишь... Наличие куртки в продажах, ценник на неё и её состояние - сильно зависят от Вашего размера и от того какую куртку Вы хотите в плане расцветки... Чем крупнее Вы в габаритах - тем меньше выбор... Куртки в оливе обойдутся Вам дороже всего ибо это популярная классика ,которая снята с контрактного производства более 30 лет назад, в вудланде и песочном камуфляже гораздо проще, в камуфле UCP - может быть сложнее чем с оливой ибо эти куртки последних годов выпуска контрактных курток m-65 (закончили их отшивать для армии где-то в 2005) и в UCP шили их короткий промежуток времени, черную контрактную вообще не найдете (шили их в своё время для полиции и спецподразделений), но они и в США редки до невозможности (не говоря уж про Россию)... А так, где купить ?... Я на Авито приобрел штуки 3-4 и в магазинах (в магазинах правда до начала СВО).. Предложений более менее хватает и сейчас... Новую куртку в вудланде и песке сейчас можно приобрести в диапазоне 10-15К рублей... Олива гораздо дороже 20-50К (ценник будет сильно гулять в зависимости от состояния куртки и годов её выпуска - ведь это уже почти историческая форма и ранним пошивам более 50-ти лет... В общем - юзайте Авито и вообще русскоязычный сегмент интернета ... Для ознакомления кину Вам ссылку на канал парня из Москвы хорошо погрязшего в теме М-65 (он кстати ими ещё и торгует с приличным выбором оливковых курток в отменном состоянии,в описании канала есть ссылка на его магазин в ВК) www.youtube.com/@m-65fieldjackets (надеюсь уважаемый Derek Does не будет возражать) ...Фуххх,.. надеюсь хоть немного я Вам помог...) P.S. Только не забудьте, что американская система размеров одежды существенно отличается от европейской...)...А так, не важно когда пошита контрактная куртка и каким производителем - в размерах она не гуляет, шили все производители по стандартным лекалам

  • @Eunegin23
    @Eunegin233 ай бұрын

    About sizing: I am 183 cm, 77 kg (6 ft, 170 lbs) and own two old M65 of the 70s. One in M regular which is very roomy and is used for winter with a pullover and lining. Perfect. And one in S regular without lining which is perfect with a shirt or a thinner pullover. Great jacket and thank you that you left so many behind here in Germany.

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    3 ай бұрын

    Your sizing sounds just right! I’m glad you found all the jackets I left there… lol

  • @Eunegin23

    @Eunegin23

    3 ай бұрын

    @@derekdoeschannel Had my first burger at an Army base age 10 at a "Deutsch-Amerikanisches Volksfest" and you got me as an ally for life. A $1 investment for the US. The jackets came a bit later. Now a german-American family...

  • @Eric-kn4yn

    @Eric-kn4yn

    3 ай бұрын

    Austrian army m65 style gortex jackets are excellent

  • @petesheppard1709
    @petesheppard17097 ай бұрын

    I have two. Being a child of the '60s, I wanted an OD one, but had to settle for one made by Rothco that I wear for a work coat, and a USGI woodland that is a backup. The built-in hood also has a skirt that covers the collar zip to keep cold, wet stuff from getting inside the jacket (think twice before cutting it off!). New coats did have a water-repellent treatment called Quarpel, which I presume was replenished when washed by military facilities. ALSO, companion trousers were developed. Made of the same material as the coat, they also came with the polyester liners. I'd like to find a trouser in OD, to go with my work coat. The M65 was also included in the ECWCS clothing system, but the Gore-Tex parka and fleece combo became so popular that the M65 was dropped. They are rare, but a heavy, fur edged button on hood for extreme cold was also made.

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Great extra info. I didn't know the make a fur hood for them!

  • @billwiley7216
    @billwiley72166 ай бұрын

    Ive got one in woodland camo that I have had for over 35 years and it is still like new. I also still have the liner for it as well. I do have newer tech jackets that are warmer and much more waterproof but honestly just like the older muscle cars the newer stuff has no where near the looks or character as the old standbyes do. It is one jacket I will never part with even though I do not wear it as often anymore.

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    6 ай бұрын

    Fantastic! Never let it go.

  • @user-ur8xp5mi2b
    @user-ur8xp5mi2b6 ай бұрын

    I have 2 from 1966 that were made without the epualets they are definitely a different shade of green from the newer ones too!

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    6 ай бұрын

    That style is the very rare ones! Hang on to those. I don't think I've had one like that before.

  • @thesilverbackozzy8323
    @thesilverbackozzy8323 Жыл бұрын

    Part of the appeal of the m65 is the hunt to try and find one. I have spent waaay to many hours scanning the isles of 2nd hand clothing stores and Gumtree looking for deals on cheap m65s. Its getting harder but I still don't tire of the joy of finding one. I have a nice collection of the m65 field jacket and the m65 extreme cold fishtail...but I never stop looking.

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    Жыл бұрын

    I know all about the hunt for these. I love it too.

  • @maniac9046

    @maniac9046

    Жыл бұрын

    It took me a day to find a ‘73 m65 medium regular 😁 waiting for it to come in

  • @spitfireaace
    @spitfireaace Жыл бұрын

    I always go with the liner. It really makes the jacket.

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    8 ай бұрын

    never bad to have it, just in case.

  • @Bauer_mit_Traktor
    @Bauer_mit_Traktor5 ай бұрын

    Hi, I'm from Germany. I have one M65 too. I bought it in 2006 here. Very good jacket. Greetings!

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    5 ай бұрын

    Hello! Great to have you here. I’m glad you were able to pick one up!

  • @TheAwast2
    @TheAwast28 ай бұрын

    The US Military Versions have 4 colors: Olivegreen-107, M81 Woodland, 3 Color Desert Camouflage and Unisversal Camouflage Pattern, the US made also some in 6 color desert for the Saudis in 1990/1991 for their military, and during the Afghanistan war they made some in afghan Spec4ce digital woodland for the afghan military, all other colors are commerical, Delta Force used some modified black colored that were originally olive from the 70s and seals used some navy blue colored during vietnam that were also originally olive, there are also some experimental from vietnam era in mitchell leaf pattern these are very rare and duck hunter and beogam pattern versions, but the original USGI ones are usually OG-107, M81, TriColor Desert, UCP

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    8 ай бұрын

    Fantastic info!

  • @manclimbtree3622
    @manclimbtree36224 ай бұрын

    Excellent video. Thank you!

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    4 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @JA-sm9zf
    @JA-sm9zf4 ай бұрын

    Good stuff - thanks for sharing. I learned a lot.

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    4 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @ChatNick
    @ChatNick16 күн бұрын

    "Alu" or silver zipper is made by General on this early M65 field jacket from 1969.

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    16 күн бұрын

    Thanks

  • @ChatNick

    @ChatNick

    15 күн бұрын

    @@derekdoeschannel You're welcome! 👍 Regards from an M65( M51, too) genuine field jackets freak 😁

  • @CundaliniWantsHisHandBack
    @CundaliniWantsHisHandBack2 ай бұрын

    Interesting video. Really enjoyed it.

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @steelcurtain2576
    @steelcurtain25765 ай бұрын

    I have one from 66 and two woodland pattern from 85 and 86,but mine from 85 and 86 have brass zippers.I love the M65 jackets.Best regards from Germany

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    5 ай бұрын

    Danke! Great grouping you have of jackets too!

  • @Bauer_mit_Traktor

    @Bauer_mit_Traktor

    5 ай бұрын

    Hi, ich bin auch Deutscher. Habe diese Jacke, auch mit Metallreissverschluss, seit 2006. Sehr gute, robuste Jacke. Lustig, dass Du Dir auch jetzt Videos über die M65 ansiehst! Viele Grüße!

  • @tuskly3541

    @tuskly3541

    Ай бұрын

    Ist Surplus und Brandit eine gute Ersatzoption für den vertraglichen M65? Я из России, поэтому переводил Гугл переводчик.

  • @rickklein7792
    @rickklein7792 Жыл бұрын

    Still have mine issued 1971.

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s the mark of a great jacket

  • @Richard_Lush
    @Richard_Lush9 ай бұрын

    I bought a surplus one in the early 80s. That jacket lasted me for years. Oddly enough it was a great motorcycle jacket. It was Vietnam era.

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    9 ай бұрын

    They are a truly versatile jacket! You should get another one.

  • @CorSmit
    @CorSmit8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing, great video. I’m a fan of the US Army field jacket, and I found this video very informative. In my personal collection are two M-43s, an M-50, an M-51 and two M-65s - all vintage and imported from the United States. One of the M-43s has a faded “Peace” symbol drawn on its left sleeve, but unfortunately the story behind it has gotten lost in time. Greetings from the Netherlands - Cor

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    8 ай бұрын

    Fantastic collection! I need to add the 50 and 51! I think the stories and history are great to have if you’re lucky enough to know them. Thanks for watching!

  • @crabtrap
    @crabtrap5 ай бұрын

    The M-65 was designed as a 'cold weather' shell jacket. Meaning snow below freeze shell. It will stay dry in that enviro

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Great info!

  • @darylfields
    @darylfields10 ай бұрын

    I have 2 rothco M65 field jackets and they're very tough and well made

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    10 ай бұрын

    rothco is a good brand for military stuff!

  • @SenatorPartySocks
    @SenatorPartySocks5 ай бұрын

    I have 2 as of right now! got one in woodland camo and i’m not sure if it’s vintage or reproduction but it’s very nice. Got my second one a couple months ago and it’s an Original 1981 M65 by Alpha Industries. Shouts out to the local thrift on the 1981 M65 it was only 5 bucks

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    5 ай бұрын

    Awesome pick up! Can't be $5! Enjoy them!

  • @133taxi
    @133taxi Жыл бұрын

    Great video thank you , I’ve just bought 1950s us m65 great patina & love it 😊

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Fantastic on the early M65! Great find.

  • @spitfireaace
    @spitfireaace Жыл бұрын

    So-Sew Styles with nylon zipper in 1987 jacket I have also. Great jacket. Don't let the nylon zipper fool you. So-Sew was one of the original makers in 1967.

  • @thesilentseal

    @thesilentseal

    Жыл бұрын

    I recently thrifted a so-sew m65 made in 2000 for $30. These jackets are really made to last.

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    8 ай бұрын

    good advice.

  • @TheAwast2
    @TheAwast28 ай бұрын

    There was also a blackened brass zippers between 1971 and 1972, but i think only from two manufacturers, some manufacturers used brass allready in 1967, Nylon was used for the hood zipper as early as 1981, for the front zipper 86 to 91, 86 and 87 was brass or nylon

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    8 ай бұрын

    Great info!

  • @paulashe35
    @paulashe358 ай бұрын

    You still get the m65 with brass zipper on military surplus shops in UK

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    8 ай бұрын

    You should pick up some extras!

  • @LICobra
    @LICobra Жыл бұрын

    enjoyed the video, my original (Navy Seabees) no longer fits, but I didn't know there was a date code...good info

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! You should find another that’s your size and enjoy wearing it.

  • @LICobra

    @LICobra

    Жыл бұрын

    @@derekdoeschannel I was going to buy a new imitation but after seeing your video I found an original that should fit from 1977 in good shape on ebay...my original was from 1974 but close enough

  • @marcp.1752
    @marcp.17525 ай бұрын

    Cool, you've got a early M65 with chrome zipper, i like that optically more, but mine is the usual, massive brass zipper here.

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    5 ай бұрын

    Keep looking for one and you’ll find it. Just takes time. I like chrome more myself.

  • @marcp.1752

    @marcp.1752

    5 ай бұрын

    So do I. Well, atm i have 2 brandit (albeit no "real" M65) the Helikon and an Alpha Industries.@@derekdoeschannel

  • @thomashansen3450
    @thomashansen34509 ай бұрын

    finally it`ll get colder and we can wear them again. Best jacket for their price.

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    9 ай бұрын

    100% agree. Slowly getting cooler.

  • @joeswanson5693
    @joeswanson56933 ай бұрын

    What would be good for me I’m 6’4” 250lbs and where 34 pants

  • @andyfranklin2921
    @andyfranklin29214 ай бұрын

    Great video. I’ve owned an m65 since the late 80s. Mine is a 68 dated one with a grey inner. Not green as yours is. Also still has an aluminium zipper. Must’ve changed colours after 68 maybe.? I also cut the hood out at the time 😳 wish I hadn’t. Unfortunately it’s a little snug. So I brought one of those Austrian lookalikes….never been impressed with it. So after watching you’re video I found one on eBay 82 dated. Made by Golden mfg. So I shall look forward to getting that when I get back from this vacation.

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Fantastic on picking up another one! Nothing like the original.

  • @andyfranklin2921

    @andyfranklin2921

    4 ай бұрын

    @@derekdoeschannel Thanks. They’re getting hard to come by here in the uk.

  • @bd3199
    @bd3199 Жыл бұрын

    They went to the plastic zippers in the mid 80s. I have one made by alpha industries made in 1979 and two made by so sew-styles from 1987. The jacket from alpha has the big label but has brass zippers on it the so sew jacket has a ykk plastic zipper. I also have one in three color desert camo from 1989 and in woodland camo from 1991. I would say that the production date doesn't matter too much as my jacket looks like the alpha jacket you showed because they made them for the military from 1965 to the mid to late 2000s before replacing it. In my opinion the m65 made by alpha today is of inferior quality to the ones made for the military because the ones they sell now are made in China with polyester not solely nyco and they sell them for over 200 dollars. Great video, it was nice to see a review of this jacket since there aren't too many on youtube.

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for that information. I only know a little bit about the older ones. And I agree, buy an original than a reproduction since there are some many available.

  • @RedWaveComing2024
    @RedWaveComing20245 ай бұрын

    seriously thinking of purchasing one but confuse on measurement....i'm interested in Medium size and its armpit to armpit is 46" but chest is 37-39"...plenty of room on armpit to armpit but chest will be snug....so what is the suitable size i have to think off and avoid returns

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    5 ай бұрын

    I think you're reading two measurements. The Chest 37'39" is from the Army for the jacket to fit that size WITH additional clothing on, like a uniform etc. The 46" is the ACTUAL measurements taken of the jacket. If you are a 42-44 ish the Medium will fit great.

  • @TheAwast2
    @TheAwast28 ай бұрын

    The Sizes on the military ones are: chest X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large and Length X-Short, Short, Regular, Long, X-Long

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    8 ай бұрын

    Great info!

  • @iridiumscribe4915
    @iridiumscribe49159 ай бұрын

    M65's have been the go to jacket for me. I remember having one in fifth grade that my dad bought at the local swap meet, since my dad got rid of his after his time in the Air Force. It was in woodland. Then I outgrew it and I was able to find another one in olive drab at the thrift shop with the Seabees stamp on the pocket. Then I ended up selling it for some reason that I don't remember. So many years went on by and I was able to buy another M65, this time at the surplus shop. I traded in a bunch of surplus I had obtained overtime and in exchange for the jacket. It was a good deal, so I got it and with Autumn coming around soon, I'm more prepared than last year. I don't know what it is about these jackets for me, they're kind of like a security blanket, a sense of comfort and a part of my childhood. What I love most about this current M65 is that it was made the same year I was born, so it makes it more special to me. I have actually seen these with the Army Universal Camo Pattern with velcro on both sleeves to put the patches on them.

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    9 ай бұрын

    M65's are the one to own! Great history.

  • @Eric-kn4yn
    @Eric-kn4yn3 ай бұрын

    Austrian army style m65 gortex are excellent

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks! I'll look for one.

  • @kygent508
    @kygent5088 ай бұрын

    I am near Ft.Campbell,Ky and I was jacket hunting and the surplus stores do not have much of anything in woodland camo and sizes small and medium if they have anything at all,but in one store I was told digital is old and now it is called ASC I think.

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    8 ай бұрын

    It can be a tough hunt, but worth it in if you find one. I didn't know about the new name. I've seen a few of those but never picked them up.

  • @kygent508

    @kygent508

    8 ай бұрын

    @@derekdoeschannel The digital would give me headache just for looking at them.

  • @aberoy9957
    @aberoy9957 Жыл бұрын

    Got me a green made in 74 with a brass zipper and a woodland made in 83 with a brass zipper as well so the change to plastic has to be after 83

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    Жыл бұрын

    this helps to narrow down the plastic zipper. Somewhere between 84-86

  • @thesilverbackozzy8323

    @thesilverbackozzy8323

    Жыл бұрын

    There was a bit of crossover..depended on who the manufacturer was as there was more than one çompany that had contract's.

  • @spitfireaace
    @spitfireaace Жыл бұрын

    I have Woodland Camo version, and OG-107. I prefer olive drab just for usual walk around town. The camo is a little much for town.

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree, it feels a bit much around town.

  • @GrumblingGrognard
    @GrumblingGrognard4 ай бұрын

    The hood is "rain hood" and you should waterproof it prior to use. If you are REAL old-school, use wax.

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    4 ай бұрын

    Great advice.

  • @sl1237
    @sl1237 Жыл бұрын

    Is the fabric soft and thin or fairly thick and stiff like canvas?

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    Жыл бұрын

    It's kind of like softer canvas. It's not thin but easy to move in, so it's not like heavy canvas.

  • @DonaldRichterJr
    @DonaldRichterJr Жыл бұрын

    Would you be able to do a OG-107, and possibly the P64? Your content is good. 👍

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks If I have them or find them I will!

  • @jrudresh1
    @jrudresh110 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @Knockee
    @Knockee4 ай бұрын

    I’m trying to find out what OD it is, I believe it’s OD 3 but please tell me as mine has some rips that need to be sewn. It is the same as the first jacket you owned and showed. If you want to read the story of how I obtained it click more, if not, just tell me the OD. It’s a 1968 M-65, my papa didn’t really take care of it and my uncle stole it and made it even worse (ripping it, forcing my grandma to sew on more patches, sew in pockets, making it smell like cigarettes, etc.), my papa never knew I’d start collecting but when I told him he got it back after months of arguments (he argued for fun, he hadn’t worn it in four years), then after that he asked me how I liked his jacket and man I was mad at his audacity. (He didn’t do much with his life, lived in my grandparents house, took their cars, thought he was entitled to my grandparents dog, house, food, beer, soda, my grandma’s labor, etc. Also my grandparents own multiple homes and rent them out, nice passive income to pair with their retirement. Anyways I had my mom soak it with baking powder and whatever else is the washer, got the smell out, carefully carved out the patches, and after a few years the rips are beginning to bother me. Sorry for venting but I just wanted to tell the whole story how it was (and still is). My papa would’ve taken much better care of his stuff if he’d have known I wanted it but he lost most of it over the last 50 years. For my 10th Christmas present he gathered everything he had remaining and gave it to me, his ribbons, field jacket (he took it back to add in and gave it back), dog tags, draft paper, discharge paper, plaque he got when he left, buttons from his uniform, pictures, and a can opener.

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    4 ай бұрын

    Great story. Actually, I love a jacket with history and yours certainly has it. It's fought two battles in a way. But unfortunately I'm not an expert on OD colors. But try a search on yours with the year and manufacturer as there is probably a thread somewhere that goes over that?

  • @Knockee

    @Knockee

    4 ай бұрын

    ⁠​⁠@@derekdoeschannelI believe it’s OD 3 but not 100% sure, it’s a 1968 Army M-65, such bad care was taken care of it the tag where it has info is gone

  • @arlenewolf5260
    @arlenewolf52605 ай бұрын

    I live in the Foothills Of The Great Smokey Mountains, in Tenn. I love my M65. I use the liner, but sometimes the liner is not enough. I have heard that some use two liners. Is that a thing? Too bad they did not make the liner out of Thinsulite. My LE issued jackets had that and they were warm as toast. I purchased a ECWCS (Extreme Cold Weather Clothing System) jacket (coat or what ever you want to call it) with the extra interior fleece liner, there is NOTHING extreme cold weather about it. It is like a heavy duty wind breaker with a sweat shirt for the liner. I give it two thumbs down. I have also heard some have the buttons for the M65 Liners installed in the ECWCS and use two liners (is that a thing)? I also find my large regular is a bit short, when it is real cold out. I want to get a large long, but I am scared the sleeves will be much too long.

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    5 ай бұрын

    I've never heard of doubling up, but why not. If you still have room to squeeze a liner in there, do it. I've not seen the ECWCS in person, but they don't look that great to me. Get the Large Long and just roll the cuff up to fit. Thanks for watching!

  • @josueguay
    @josueguay Жыл бұрын

    Where do I get one 🫡? Any advise ?

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    Жыл бұрын

    Depending where you live you can try ebay and your local thrift stores.

  • @parimalray8797
    @parimalray8797 Жыл бұрын

    I am needed one field m65 jacket olive green XXL size. How I can get the same & the price of the same?

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi. Check Ebay and other sites that sell them. Also go to your local thrift stores. You may not need an XXL as they do run big.

  • @parimalray8797

    @parimalray8797

    Жыл бұрын

    @@derekdoeschannel please know me the retail store in India, West Bengal, where from I may purchase. Also know me the price of the same.

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    Жыл бұрын

    @@parimalray8797 I really don't know any places in your area. Try doing a search for resale shops or perhaps just order one and have it mailed to you might be easier.

  • @alexblue6991
    @alexblue69917 ай бұрын

    Army surplus stuff getting expensive in Scotland same price as camping shops like go out door's

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    7 ай бұрын

    Get it while you can as it seems good surplus is drying up everywhere

  • @ozgurgunbey4787
    @ozgurgunbey47877 ай бұрын

    what is your jacket colour ? olive green?

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    7 ай бұрын

    Yes Olive Drab

  • @ozgurgunbey4787

    @ozgurgunbey4787

    7 ай бұрын

    @@derekdoeschannel ı live in Turkey. I will offer. Could your jacket be greener?

  • @ozgurgunbey4787

    @ozgurgunbey4787

    7 ай бұрын

    Where can I find the same jacket as you?

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    7 ай бұрын

    @@ozgurgunbey4787 HI, Try watching ebay or thrifting. It's about the only way to find one that I know of.

  • @jamesellis2784
    @jamesellis27848 ай бұрын

    Looked better on my girl friend . . ITDID. Pockets too . Hood . Big brass zipper . .gave a friend Swiss field jacket . Dog walker pockets for every thing . Even water bowl collapses. He was marine recon . . Rotting teeth story . Best .

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    8 ай бұрын

    They look good on everyone.

  • @williamwurthmann1573
    @williamwurthmann1573 Жыл бұрын

    my jacket was a Viet Nam rea issue was a "N 1"...

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    Жыл бұрын

    Great info on that. They must have had a surplus left over and needed to use them up.

  • @chomcat1910
    @chomcat19109 ай бұрын

    The M65 is a great utilitarian jacket that still holds up well today in my opinion. However, I still wish there were some affordable modern versions available that retain the same features (notably buttons for attachable liner + hood) and appearance, but just made with more modern materials since the jackets' shell being made of all cotton make them a poor choice for wet weather conditions, even if coated with a water repellent finish, and they're quite heavy for the amount of warmth they provide without the liner. Most modern interpretations of the M65s that I've seen while keeping the same appearance, forgo the ability to attach any liner or hood and they often slim down the jackets too much to be able to layer well underneath. They also lack bi-swing for extended range of motion which I really like in jackets. Currently, I own a Bronson M65 which is a repro of the first model of the M65s that lack epaulets. It's an incredibly faithful yet affordable repoduction jacket. Other repro jackets are way too expensive, look slightly different from the originals (often the breast pockets are made smaller), look/feel cheap, and/or lack some original features.

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    9 ай бұрын

    Maybe there is one like you'd want out there from a small manufacturer?

  • @sajeedmasood
    @sajeedmasood10 ай бұрын

    M65 cotton jacket prices 😊

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    8 ай бұрын

    I don't sell them, but plan on 50-200 for an original one.

  • @stevenladrig9592
    @stevenladrig95925 ай бұрын

    The m65 I bought from eBay was stolen by they don't want to admit that they so now I get to go without an m65 jacket

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    5 ай бұрын

    That's terrible. The post office stole it?

  • @stevenladrig9592

    @stevenladrig9592

    5 ай бұрын

    No the post office did not steal it whatsoever eBay or Facebook selling to Amazon

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    5 ай бұрын

    @@stevenladrig9592 totally reach out to Amazon then. If you bought it through them they should take care of you.

  • @stevenladrig9592

    @stevenladrig9592

    5 ай бұрын

    @@derekdoeschannel I bought mine off on eBay that's who stole it so the Amazon store took it and sold it to somebody else they don't show that stuff on Amazon

  • @kennotbrain2953
    @kennotbrain29534 ай бұрын

    Medium short.. But for me asian guy.. Its look big.. Im thin guys.. 73 kg height 1.78

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    4 ай бұрын

    I'm around 1.56 height and 70 kg and the Medium Regular fits me great. But I do have wide shoulders and longer arms.

  • @marcinsurowiecki5013
    @marcinsurowiecki5013 Жыл бұрын

    mint c.....

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    8 ай бұрын

    thanks!

  • @williamwurthmann1573
    @williamwurthmann1573 Жыл бұрын

    USN

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    8 ай бұрын

    Yes all divisions had their own.

  • @phillipholmes4466
    @phillipholmes44668 ай бұрын

    They are difficult to find in old fat bastard size.

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    8 ай бұрын

    Try the repro companies. They make them in large sizes.

  • @crabtrap
    @crabtrap5 ай бұрын

    U really need to write a script before your vids, youre all over the place.

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks, I kind of just show you what I have. If I get more subscribers I'll make a bigger production but for now it's just me.

  • @ScreamingCocks
    @ScreamingCocks5 ай бұрын

    I have a dla100-85-c-0560 and it has a brass zipper.

  • @derekdoeschannel

    @derekdoeschannel

    5 ай бұрын

    I think people were saying that is right about the last years of the brass zipper. Nice jacket!

  • @ScreamingCocks

    @ScreamingCocks

    5 ай бұрын

    @@derekdoeschannel thank you! It was my grandfathers

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