Best MVP [Goretex] Surplus Jacket for under £50?
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I use a US jacket in woodland camouflage, great for everything really, waterproof, tough and generally well made. The only down fall would be the size, as the jacket has a thin liner it can be a little bulky.
The British jackets don't have pockets but these can fold up very tight and can be bought cheap.
I've seen the Dutch jacket, again with most military gear it's well made. These used to be the goretex that the British squaddie wanted, mainly due to the pockets. But since the camouflage change not as desirable.
If i had the choice i'd go with the US jacket for a general wear jacket, if it's just for wet weather and you'll wear it over another jacket /jumper i'd go for the British
The British jackets don't have pockets but these can fold up very tight and can be bought cheap.
I've seen the Dutch jacket, again with most military gear it's well made. These used to be the goretex that the British squaddie wanted, mainly due to the pockets. But since the camouflage change not as desirable.
If i had the choice i'd go with the US jacket for a general wear jacket, if it's just for wet weather and you'll wear it over another jacket /jumper i'd go for the British
British dpm/desert can be obtained with or without pockets.
The pocketless version was meant to be worn under a windproof smock as a waterproof liner .
The green dutch versions are very nice but getting hard to find in good condition.
Raf version is blue with no hood but has a zip in quilted liner, wheras the navy version is dark blue with hood with or without reflective strips.
The pocketless version was meant to be worn under a windproof smock as a waterproof liner .
The green dutch versions are very nice but getting hard to find in good condition.
Raf version is blue with no hood but has a zip in quilted liner, wheras the navy version is dark blue with hood with or without reflective strips.
I have had the french army mvp(defo not goretex)and loved it,looks great fits great and also leaked great,got shot of that and got myself an ECWCS goretex us jacket,top top quality bombproof,took it on a daywalk over Dartmoor during 2 massive hailstone storms kept me bone dry and warm,the only downside is the size and weight of the thing it is huge.
Dutch are superb quality, quite a soft, quiet feel to the material almost like polycotton - only let down is the hood liner, apparently in cotton, which gets horribly wet and stays that way.
I have the British MTP pattern gore tex one without pockets, think its called a pac lite?
I really like it, not bothered at all about the lack of pockets, there's not so many Walters walking about with that pattern yet and it its lightweight, waterproof and most importantly for me, unlined. I wear my layers for the warmth and the top layer is just for waterproofing. Can't be done with padded, lined and over hot waterproof jackets.
Oh, its not got a hood, but I generally wear a hat out when it's cold anyway and I don't have to fold a spazzy hood away with it.
Its like THIS one.
I really like it, not bothered at all about the lack of pockets, there's not so many Walters walking about with that pattern yet and it its lightweight, waterproof and most importantly for me, unlined. I wear my layers for the warmth and the top layer is just for waterproofing. Can't be done with padded, lined and over hot waterproof jackets.
Oh, its not got a hood, but I generally wear a hat out when it's cold anyway and I don't have to fold a spazzy hood away with it.
Its like THIS one.
noise issues were the reason why the pocketless mvp jackets were designed to be worn under the issue smock
Meh, if its wet enough to need the protection against the rain, the rains usually making enough noise to cover it.
Besides, as spoon carving seems to be the such a popular activity on here I can't see the bits of wood they are made of being scared off by a bit of rain noise on Gore Tex.
Now where's that innocent whistling Smilie when I need him?
I have the British army one, doesn't see any use these days but it was great when I didn't have anything else. No pockets was a pita though.
If you could, go for an older UK Gortex (with or without the pockets) the ones i have seen that i prefer have the darker cammo patten and don't look as shiny. I have seen them in the local surplus for about £25 if i recall and at that price it doesnt matter if you damage it.
On a side note have you thought of civi variants (Craghopper or the like, I know not Gortex but their variant)
On a side note have you thought of civi variants (Craghopper or the like, I know not Gortex but their variant)
Another vote for the Dutch one. It's polycotton on the outside, and membrane on the inside. spark resistant, comfy and great value for money
Thanks for all the suggestions.
What about the Issue ECWCS gen 1 goretex Parka in M90 swedish cam? He doesnt show a label.
Size small, but 42"-46" chest..?
Are the issue smocks a large fitting?
If this is one, its the deal of the century!
Worth a punt.
What about the Issue ECWCS gen 1 goretex Parka in M90 swedish cam? He doesnt show a label.
Size small, but 42"-46" chest..?
Are the issue smocks a large fitting?
If this is one, its the deal of the century!
Worth a punt.
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I like the brit Desert jacket a lot; the 'cut' suits my build and there are pockets. I also noticed in Tesco yesterday they were selling Trespass jackets but didn't have time to really check them out but I think they were less than £30, black in colour.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Briti...Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item35c3e91383 and the pictures show the zip/build quality. For £35 its a good bargain.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Briti...Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item35c3e91383 and the pictures show the zip/build quality. For £35 its a good bargain.
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