Decent field jacket
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Alpha Industries was one of the primary contractors for the issue ones. They still offer them in various colors (including black) https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...field-jacket&usg=AOvVaw3G4uEMrzbkRrhMcI2NMiMK
Amazon also carries them in a wide range of colors https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...p/B00MRW8DP8&usg=AOvVaw0OcXLvA3QAJBn7NeVqsKN8
Amazon also carries them in a wide range of colors https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...p/B00MRW8DP8&usg=AOvVaw0OcXLvA3QAJBn7NeVqsKN8
If it's just for the woods, have a look at the Austrian army version, not a beauty but good.. Exists in Goretex too, this looks better.
Both they currently throw behind you.
Both they currently throw behind you.
A nice M65 nice jacket, I’ve two and I love em. You could have a looksee at them mad Finish boys creations over a Varuteleka too, there own designs.
I've picked myself up one of these:
www.epicmilitaria.com
It's a very comfy jacket that keeps the wind and a light shower off. Given the price of it you could try and dye it black. I did make one alteration and that is to put zips on the kidney pockets so they're easier to open and close.
Original M85 Czech Olive Green Field Jacket
Original M85 Czech Olive Green Field Jacket
www.epicmilitaria.com
It's a very comfy jacket that keeps the wind and a light shower off. Given the price of it you could try and dye it black. I did make one alteration and that is to put zips on the kidney pockets so they're easier to open and close.
If your after something slightly different, Paramo have the Halcon Traveller jacket on sale through ebay. Not cheap at £60 - £95 (depends on size), but has goods reviews and looks useful with plenty of pockets, its designed to be silent, and is aimed at photographers.
I use one of these with the velcro cut off;
www.varusteleka.com
If you mean a proper waterproof then either a paramo or keela belay jacket.
Särmä Windproof Smock
If you're tired of sweating in 'tex clothing but want protection from the wind and rain, give this windproof smock a try. International delivery.
www.varusteleka.com
If you mean a proper waterproof then either a paramo or keela belay jacket.
Mind if I ask, is it a robust item, Scoman? I very nearly snatched at one during the summer sales on the older pattern
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Aye pretty robust. I wouldn't want to go into the jungle with it full of 'wait a while' vines but aye it's pretty good. I can take any pics you want this weekend. The pocket capacity is phenomenal and the two side zips are very convenient if you've the jacket zipped up but are carrying pouches or a knife on your hip.
Those are a great looking jacketI've picked myself up one of these:
Original M85 Czech Olive Green Field Jacket
Original M85 Czech Olive Green Field Jacket
It's a very comfy jacket that keeps the wind and a light shower off. Given the price of it you could try and dye it black. I did make one alteration and that is to put zips on the kidney pockets so they're easier to open and close.
I think 'Aye pretty robust' says it all 
I think I'll be adding it back to the list of things to get. I just looked at the promo materials again. I have been fussing between a mackinaw wool vest and this Paramo as a pockety jacket ... but they are apples and pears really
I think I'll be adding it back to the list of things to get. I just looked at the promo materials again. I have been fussing between a mackinaw wool vest and this Paramo as a pockety jacket ... but they are apples and pears really
As a waterproof, windproof or just pushing-through-branches?
The Helikon Woodsman anorak is a surprisingly good for the last two, and OK as the former if waxed.
The Helikon Woodsman anorak is a surprisingly good for the last two, and OK as the former if waxed.
