PropperMen's M65 Field Coat Jacket

Each of the m65 jackets on the market have variations in their respective product. I was a bit put off that this midel didnt have the brass zippers lime my original. But the nylon zipper glides smoithly. This model by propper comes in long sizes. The xl long i bought fits my sleeve length perfectly. I am 6.5. Vs otge models would leave the sleeves far short of my wrists if i extended my arms. The shape and fit are not so snug that it would limit movement. The hood hidden in the collar is of a thicker material. This jacket is of a nylon cotton blend vs the 100% cotton or poly blend others may be made of. I found it warm and durable while walking or working in the brush. I will put it to use in new hampshire hikes. A decent price for a rugged coat.

Best field jacket I have found. Great quality. Runs a little on the large side, I bought another one a size smaller and it fits a bit snugger but I also get the larger one for the very cold times in Michigan I may need to wear it over heavier clothing. The jacket with the liner is very warm on its own and meets most of my cold weather needs. Jacket is stylish enough to wear with or without liner out for the evening. Quickly becoming my go to jackets for most occasions

This is the initial review and not based on any field testing as of yet. That will come later.The sizing can be confusing. Most some here say to order one size smaller than you normally wear. I did just that and it was to small. The next size up was perfect. So what I have found is that the jacket size that fit me the best was the same size shirts that I wear, XL. The best comparison that I found is that they are sized like Carhartt sweatshirts.Now to the velcro on the cuffs and neck. The idea is great, but they really need to make the soft side longer. How they are now is that the neck is to tight and the cuffs are to loose.When I tried this on, it was over a hoodie and the jacket had the liner in and man, it took only a few seconds to feel the heat increase. So just based that that, I have high hopes this jacket will keep me warm.Update:I think this jacket gets better as it gets broken in.I have worn it in cold weather ( below zero with wind chills) and it kept me toasty warm.I have has worn it in extremely wet weather. So wet in fact that the outer shell was sopping wet and it weighed like 20 pounds. But the moisture never penetrated the liner and still kept me warm.For those reasons, I think the jacket was a great deal for $100 bucks.

This is actually my 2nd Propper M65. I bought my first one about 12 years ago at the local Army Surplus. I suspect the store owner would get his shipment in and split the jacket and liner so that he could sell them separately since the one from there did not come with liner. Anyway, after 12 years I guess I kinda 'outgrew' my old jacket and hadn't been able to wear it for the last 3 or 4 years....just a big snug. So I went up a size this time and it fits great. If you don't want a really baggy jacket, buy one size smaller than you would a 'civilian' jacket, as these are designed to fit over bulky layers of clothing.I've had an M65 in my closet ever since I was in the Army, and I can't imagine not having one. Propper makes a very good version, though maybe not quite as tough as the ones I was issued in the military. I also chose to go with the black. (my other Propper was also black.)I did have to roll up the sleeves one cuff, they were a little long. I'll probably have to have some alteration made on the sleeves. I don't think it will effect the liner much though since the buttons are above where I would have the cuff hemmed. Should work out just fine. Not the jackets fault....I'm short and wide. lol.When I was in the army these coats were so versatile. Without liner, light and easy to move in. Would keep out a light rain if need be. In Winter with the liner, warm and comfortable. Mine was used as coat, Pillow at night when we were in the field, sometimes blanket if I didn't have my poncho and woobie with me. It was a key piece of Kit that you didn't go anywhere without!BTW, I still have the old Propper M65. It's a little faded but still in great condition. Probably going to give it to a friend of mine, who like most of us, ls living on a tight budget.

I'll begin with the "bad". First the color is EXTREMELY dark. Hopefully after a few hundred washings, it will lighten up.Second, the sleeve cuffs are different from my issue M65 jacket. They lack the flap that folds out to cover your hands in extreme cold. No big deal as I never used them anyway.Next, the zipper is plastic, not brass. That being said, the zipper does appear to be decent quality.Stitching on the Velcro could have been better. I had to go over it again.OK that covers my gripes. On the positive side, the material exactly matches my military issue jacket. As does the basic design.The included liner was of good quality as well. (Mine were issued separately)Fit should be correct. I put on some extra pounds over the years and ordered one size larger than what turned out to be necessary. Don't make that mistake! Order the size you actually wear & you should be fine.I find it ironic that when I returned to the states after The Vietnam War, somewhere between the airplane & the car I passed a dumpster. I had two VERY overstuffed duffle bags that I tossed into it. My primary interests were pretending the war never happened & growing my hair back as fast as I could to rejoin society. Here I am over 50 years later replacing some of my gear.A final note, none of my "gripes" were deal breakers, I'd buy it again.