British Army Windproof Smock

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The Smock, Windproof, DPM' (or, DPM Windproof Smock) was issued alongside the standard DPM Combat Jackets by the British Army. The Special Air Service Regiment was the first unit to adopt its own design of DPM Windproof Smock which it wore in preference to the 68 Pattern and later combat jackets.

[@andrewfox6631]

Got issued one of these smocks which I still have when I was in Bosnia in 1992/93

[@xix94]

I got mine 20 years ago for 8 pound love it carry lots of equipment in it

[@Thomachi]

British stuff may not always be the best, but they did perfect the smock. Recently got the S95 dpm smock without hood, and I love it

[@eiremilitarycollectibles1238]

yes the S95 is a good bit of kit

[@davidbrennan660]

A dearly loved piece of kit by those who wore them.....they dry out quickly.

[@eiremilitarycollectibles1238]

yes they are a fantastic bit of kit .

[@thorstenthomas7808]

Great review. These were good kit for their time. I have a MkII version, dated 1996 and with the 1990s smaller DPM pattern, which I used when hiking. The wire in my hood also snapped so I removed it.

[@eiremilitarycollectibles1238]

that is a common thing

[@steelhelmetstan7305]

Good review I'm learning more and more about DPM.....🙂🙂🙂

[@eiremilitarycollectibles1238]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ericj.w.ruijssenaars3421]

Thanks for sharing 👍. Finally found one in a large size a couple of weeks ago in a Dutch Army dump store. Interestingly, it has both the arm pockets, but still retains the rank tab on the back. Needs some work, wire is missing and the velcro no longer sticks, so I plan to replace that. Happy to have found one!

[@eiremilitarycollectibles1238]

you are more than welcome

[@ericj.w.ruijssenaars3421]

@@eiremilitarycollectibles1238 in the meantime, al repairs are done and the Smock looks and functions fine again. Ready for those long autumn walks 🤠.

[@andrewjohnston4127]

I practicality lived in mine, never lucky enough to be issued with one so bought mine out of duboras in Aldershot (proper old skool surplus shop 😁) used it for years and ended up just wearing it out.got another a few years ago and still wear it out hill walking

[@eiremilitarycollectibles1238]

Thanks for sharing they are a good bit of kit

[@autistictimmy2667]

Damn fine smock!

[@eiremilitarycollectibles1238]

yes they are a very good bit of kit

[@patrickvennard838]

I have a pre-Falklands one in mint condition that I acquired a long time ago.

[@eiremilitarycollectibles1238]

ohhhh i am going to try and pic one up

[@mickgriffin1210]

I was issued this jacket in early 1980 when posted to Hereford it came without a wired hood and did have both arm pockets. Rank slide on front only. Never was issued with the windproof trousers we used lightweights instead.

[@eiremilitarycollectibles1238]

thanks for the info

[@muwuny]

The so called "SAS" windproof and Arctic windproof smocks are actually slightly different, the one you have is the Arctic windproof.

[@eiremilitarycollectibles1238]

yes the sas and arctic ones get mixed up a lot

[@aviationiceman9549]

The first one I ever had lasted about an hour, only because I had to push my way through a black thorn hedge outside crossmaglen ! But I brilliant piece of kit, always wore mine long to keep out the bitter wind from my back and of course the lower pockets were great for carrying two mars bars and a can of coke 🤣

[@eiremilitarycollectibles1238]

them bloody hedges did more damage than anything else . the pockets can fit a lot of mars and coke in them

[@aviationiceman9549]

@@eiremilitarycollectibles1238 oh yeah !!!! I still have a brand new 4 tone desert DPM windproof made by special air and sea services. Would be great for any collector as they were never an issue item

[@dutchmedic432]

Another great we video John. I sent you an email as requested.

[@eiremilitarycollectibles1238]

I will check it out Thank you

[@borninthewoods4482]

When you say the Windproof trousers that go with the smock has a FFD pocket on them, did you say it’s on the grime or groin? I couldn’t quite tell what you said due to the accent.

[@eiremilitarycollectibles1238]

groin one the old pants on the new ones the FFD went to the arm

[@borninthewoods4482]

@@eiremilitarycollectibles1238cheers for the clarification Are the first version of the Arctic trousers imperial sizing or metric?

[@eiremilitarycollectibles1238]

@@borninthewoods4482 imperail

[@robertriediger9671]

Dear Mister how can i contact you from Germany i am a great Friend of british militaria