SAS Kit carry smock

[robevs73]

Looking to buy one of these, anyone got one and what are they like for size?

http://www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/sas-kit-carry-sniper-smock---british-dpm-292-p.asp

 

[garethw]

See my post on previous thread..

 

[robevs73]

Smock arrived today,, I like it and its a bargain @ £60! Only two things I dont like, cheap cords are used and will be exchanged for good 550, and theres a field dressing pouch on the sleeve thats just too big and floppy which has to go!

 

[tom.moran]

they look good! i mean, i dont need one at all but i definitely want one lol

 

[garethw]

Smock arrived today,, I like it and its a bargain @ £60! Only two things I dont like, cheap cords are used and will be exchanged for good 550, and theres a field dressing pouch on the sleeve thats just too big and floppy which has to go!

Yeah I forgot to mention the pocket.. a few deft moves with a stitch ripper and it can be removed leaving hardly any trace...
Cheers
G

 

[sadsplace]

I just put an additional popper lower down on the arm pocket drain hole and voila, it sits flat!

 

[Steve13]

Got one of these a few weeks ago in sand colour

Very impresses so far, comfy , light and plenty of pockets

 

[tom.moran]

how warm is it?

 

[garethw]

how warm is it?

Not very in its un-modified state... windproof, so you don't get the wind biting thorough. But as there is no insulation wouldn't count on it alone keeping you warm. HOWEVER, with the addition of a few 'M65' type buttons in the right spots its easy to button in an Alpha M65 liner. I did that this winter and it made a pretty warm, comfy and decent enough jacket.. with the a hood and lots and lots of pockets...

cheers
Gareth

 

[ade02uk]

Hi Guys,

While these smocks look and sound great why not jump onto eBay. There are some that are very similar (in olive) for around £30. Either that or look at MOD issue SAS/para smocks.
I bought a brand new one in auction a month ago and it cost me £12 delivered. I'm ex forces and swear by issue kit as it has always served me well.