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. Like the original, it features a heavy, tightly-woven Cotton/Poly fabric. This tight and durable weave shrugs off scratches and abrasion, holding up fine in light rain and other inclement weather.
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.
Specs
- 65/35 poly/cotton-blend treated fabric, double layered, tough, and hydrophobic
- Zipper-secured closure with buttoned storm flap
- Four large front pockets
- Cinch cords at hips and waist/thigh line
- Inside buttoned left-breast pocket
- Buttoned tab to hold collar closed around the neck
- Zippered cavity on collar contains a pop-out hood, fitted with a cinch cord
- Straps for shoulder marks and bags
Condition
These parkas are in unissued condition. They are new to our inventory, fresh from an Austrian military warehouse.
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. Like the original, it features a heavy, tightly-woven Cotton/Poly fabric. This tight and durable weave shrugs off scratches and abrasion, holding up fine in light rain and other inclement weather.
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.
Specs
- 65/35 poly/cotton-blend treated fabric, double layered, tough, and hydrophobic
- Zipper-secured closure with buttoned storm flap
- Four large front pockets
- Cinch cords at hips and waist/thigh line
- Inside buttoned left-breast pocket
- Buttoned tab to hold collar closed around the neck
- Zippered cavity on collar contains a pop-out hood, fitted with a cinch cord
- Straps for shoulder marks and bags
Condition
These parkas are in unissued condition. They are new to our inventory, fresh from an Austrian military warehouse.
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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 4 out of 5
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Sleeves a little large for me but fits well!
Very kool
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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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Solid
Battle gnome at 5 ft 7 in with a 48 in chest and it fits nicely. The arms are loose but that's fine it's meant to be layered. I did cut off the velcro for the name tape. I'd recommend going with your regular size for this item. It has a nice weight too it and feels rugged, I look forward to keeping it for years
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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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Austrian M65 Poly/cotton Sizing
This jacket is Awesome. I’d like to detail the size to help people order correctly. I’m 5’10” 170lbs 42” chest muscular build. If I flex my back my chest goes up to 45”
I ordered the Large Short aka 104-108 I-II
It’s perfect on my chest and the length of the sleeve and coat is perfect. If u order a regular length the coat will be longer which means the bottom of the lower pockets are lower so your hands won’t be supported if u plan on sticking them in the lower pockets and having the bottom of pocket supporting them if that makes sense. I also wore a hoodie Uber the coat and it feels good around my chest. If I cross my arms with the hoodie on under jacket it’s a little snug by my armpits but that fine.
Do not order a smaller size for your chest according to other reviews if u have similar measurements as me.
I think if you’re 5’11” the short length is still the way to go unless u want a longer parka look
I love this jacket and will definitely recommend it. It weighs 3.8 lbs on my scale. Nice & heavy feeling.
I’d def buy one brand new while u still can.
I like this poly cotton version better than the newer Goretex one since the older version is a little heavier and feels better. The newer one feels more like nylon and slippery in a way. If I were buying something waterproof I’d buy a raincoat. This jacket is something to enjoy for what it is not what it can do which is why I got the older version which is very close to the American M65. I hope this helps. God bless
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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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Best Millitary coat
Seriously one of the best coats i ever got.
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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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Wonderful jacket
Love the jacket super warm and neato pockets and hidden hood for added swag points.
| Sizing |
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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