Where to buy issue Sas windproof smock?

[Firelake]

Hi,

I'm looking for cheap 100% cotton made (british army issue and used or newkind) SAS windproof smock. But because there are obviously a lot polycotton (modal?) versions of the smock, it's hard to find surely cotton gaberdine smocks. Also dealers often doesn't know certainly smock's material. Ventile or similar material would of course be the best.

Yes, at least Sass kit produce new cotton smock, but I'm try looking for some, which isn't so expensive. And I dont like China's stuff, if there are such a thing.

I found this shop: http://www.soloint.co.uk/product.php?productid=614&cat=76&page=1

Do you know any other place?

I have looked at ebay, but this is a bit boring job try to find right size and version.

Thanks for help.

 

[lostplanet]

http://www.strikeforcesupplies.co.uk/

This company I have used a few times. Sell what they say they are and reasonable prices.

Not sure whether you have to have a Genuine 'SAS' version smock (whatever that is these days), here's a few choices in similar design. Cannot comment on the Black smocks, I have a 2005 DPM smock and I like it, comfortable, fairly light, good features and cheap if you shop around for a Graded/used one:

http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/Strik...Z4QQ_sidZ103305175QQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em322

http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/Strik...15QQ_sidZ103305175QQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em322

http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/Strik...15QQ_sidZ103305175QQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em322

Some to compare with online stores.

 

[lostplanet]

Sorry just realised you want 100% cotton which the ones above are not. However strikeforce maybe able to help with your quest.

 

[iano]

Something to be aware of, in a move that has seen the demise of the standard field jacket (no hood), we are now in an era of 'SAS smocks for all' - that is to say that the 2005/6 issue onwards has been on general issue to all troops. It's a new design, basically one of the old jackets with a hood and a small arm pocket added for a Recco reflector or a combi-tool.

If what you want is a genuine type Windproof/Arctic(AMF-L) smock (the 'SAS' type before this, with no zipped chest pockets Napoleon style, and no tabbed buttons but bottle green ones instead, often seen taped up) you are going to have a significantly harder time of tracking one down... But their gabardine material is superior compared to the smock we all have now.

As an aside, have you thought about the Falklands parka (extreme cold weather with removable liner) parka, or even a 1990/1994 jacket (before ripstop, no storm flap)? Both good bits of kit and not so different from a smock really, a lot more available and cheaply too...

 

[Chopper]

Here you go, the real deal and brand new.

I have one of these from Silvermans and can vouch for the quality.

http://www.silvermans.co.uk/Product...SAS+WINDPROOF+SMOCK/ItemId/11097/Default.aspx

 

[lostplanet]

Or here, http://www.strikeforcesupplies.co.uk/index.php?method=stock&id=20050&from=45

Ask strikeforce for cheaper graded versions.

I've have found Silvermans over priced and on occassion BS about what they are actually selling you.

Seems like every military surplus has added SAS to there hooded DPM smocks and pretty much anything else that want to sell as Special Forces kit although it probably aint.

 

[Andy BB]

Something like this?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/British-Army-...Collectables_Militaria_LE?hash=item2a05fe54b3

20 quid.

 

[lostplanet]

nah mate thats just a hooded smock, £10 or £15 in any surplus store,

perfect example of my post above.

 

[lostplanet]

http://www.endicotts.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=105&products_id=1795

endicotts get good reviews from this site.