Almost immediately after being introduced during the Vietnam War, the M65 parka was cemented into the collective unconsciousness of the Western world. It is the military parka everyone and their mother knows. The design reigns king — like the AK47, the iPhone, and the McDonald's hamburger, some version of the M65 will be made until the end of time.
The Austrians have been making their virtually identical clone of the US M65 for some time now. In the past we've stocked their heavy cotton M65 — one of our all-time most popular products. This version is the generation after that, upgraded with modern synthetic waterproofing.
Sleek, sexy, and ready for rough stuff, it's a heavy jacket that'll shrug off whatever you (and nature) can throw at it. If you want a jacket you'll have for the rest of your life on this Earth and for the next three generations of your family, this is it.
Membrane
These parkas come in two membrane types: PTFE GPTFE Gore-Tex and Sympatex. Regardless of the type, all parkas are identical in construction, appearance, and performance. If you have a preference, let us know in order comments, and we will do our best to find your membrane type in your size.
Specs
- Outer shell: 50% cotton / 50% polyester
- Membrane: 100% PTFE Gore-Tex or Sympatex
- Membrane carrier: 100% polyamide
- Lining: 100% polyamide
- Zipper-secured closure with double-panel snap storm flap
- Four large front pockets
- Cinch cord at hips
- Two zippered inside pockets
- Elastic snap cuff straps with three settings
- Zippered cavity on collar containing a pop-out hood fitted with a cinch cord
- With hood stored and parka fully zipped, collar covers the entirety of the neck with style
Condition and Care
- These parkas are all in like-new to great condition, and there are no holes, tears, or fading.
- Tag states to retreat non-Gore-Tex material after each wash.
Almost immediately after being introduced during the Vietnam War, the M65 parka was cemented into the collective unconsciousness of the Western world. It is the military parka everyone and their mother knows. The design reigns king — like the AK47, the iPhone, and the McDonald's hamburger, some version of the M65 will be made until the end of time.
The Austrians have been making their virtually identical clone of the US M65 for some time now. In the past we've stocked their heavy cotton M65 — one of our all-time most popular products. This version is the generation after that, upgraded with modern synthetic waterproofing.
Sleek, sexy, and ready for rough stuff, it's a heavy jacket that'll shrug off whatever you (and nature) can throw at it. If you want a jacket you'll have for the rest of your life on this Earth and for the next three generations of your family, this is it.
Membrane
These parkas come in two membrane types: PTFE GPTFE Gore-Tex and Sympatex. Regardless of the type, all parkas are identical in construction, appearance, and performance. If you have a preference, let us know in order comments, and we will do our best to find your membrane type in your size.
Specs
- Outer shell: 50% cotton / 50% polyester
- Membrane: 100% PTFE Gore-Tex or Sympatex
- Membrane carrier: 100% polyamide
- Lining: 100% polyamide
- Zipper-secured closure with double-panel snap storm flap
- Four large front pockets
- Cinch cord at hips
- Two zippered inside pockets
- Elastic snap cuff straps with three settings
- Zippered cavity on collar containing a pop-out hood fitted with a cinch cord
- With hood stored and parka fully zipped, collar covers the entirety of the neck with style
Condition and Care
- These parkas are all in like-new to great condition, and there are no holes, tears, or fading.
- Tag states to retreat non-Gore-Tex material after each wash.
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Rated 4 out of 5
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Amazing Parka!
Great Parka. Probably the best M65 parka you can get with goretex or the other similar fabric for $100. Amazing value.
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Rated 5 out of 5
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great parka
Had a slight issue with getting a sympatex instead of a gortex parka but the guys at kommando store were very helpful and fixed the issue fast
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Rated 5 out of 5
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I look like Ted Cruz on the 80’s… ducking love it
I got this jacket to dress up like the zodiac killer/ riddler and with the cold weather mask I’m just ready for Halloween 2022.
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Rated 1 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Runs Small, 0 is True to Size and 2 is Runs Big
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Great
Probably the best jacket I've gotten from here so far. American design, Teutonic quality. Only wish it was thicker like the standard (non-waterproof) one, but I think this was the better choice for where I live- it pisses rain constantly.
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Rated 1 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Runs Small, 0 is True to Size and 2 is Runs Big
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Great jacket
Used it in the snow storm we've been having here. Warm enough but not too warm to layer underneath. Comfortable with nice pockets and zippers/snaps.
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Rated 0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Runs Small, 0 is True to Size and 2 is Runs Big
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Rated 5 out of 5
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