Escape And Evasion, ESA, Short 7, S95 WOODLAND DPM Smock. 2002-2022. Salty BI***

[@SurvivalTheory]

My M65 Field Jacket. It was my dads. Gave it to me when I was 16. Wore that thing to school, to the woods, everywhere, even in the summer. Its seen me do everything, and everything has been in its pockets. Still like to wear it today when I'm out and about. Sometimes I wear my British jacket just so I won't wear out the M65 anymore than I need to.

[@Ivarr.Bergmann.Alaska]

Great story.. there is NOTHING like a gift from a father you can take through life with you.. except the life they gave us, but i think you get what Im saying.. I have a leatherman my dad used and he gave it to me when he got back from Irak. It goes to the wilds with me every time.. Thanks for sharing your story.. Fun Fact. I mention you sometimes when ppl talk about DPM. I like to bring up that part of one of your vids where you simply disappear in DPM in tan grass..

[@neilcastell6951]

the dimples are a flaw, if you take your new one and put it on a hot (as in boil) wash, the nylon grid pattern in the fabric will shrink slightly, causing the texturing. the ripstop ones with detachable hood are the Combat Soldier 1995 (cs95) issue field jacket which were on general issue until from 1995 til 2000-2001 when replaced with a poly-cotton version. If you have a ripstop with fixed hood, their rare .. limited issue only to SF units ... were designed to replace the old Arctic and SAS cotton smocks, Most common on the surplus markets is the soldier2000 (s2000) smocks ... made from a smooth poly cotton with fixed hood, they were on general issue to everybody. Originally back in the 70s, 80s, 90s ... only SF got issued windproof smocks, other people would have to buy them privately. .... have i put you to sleep yet???

[@splittertarn2]

I didn’t know that either… though that there were different versions. It worked like you said, I put my brand new one in the washer and it got the dimples now :-)

[@funkyprepper]

I couldn't do it bro, not with that many years service. Love my sas windproof smock (genuine lightweight Gaberdine). Weights nothing and blocks the wind a treat. Was used in the Falklands by a marine. Also my dennison 1942 smock..... they are keepers 100% lol. Used to have the kit carry sass smock back in the day too. Sold it when I left the military. Gutted now as they go for over £300 lol

[@germanredneck9019]

I hope the old one found a nice special place to display it! So many years and places... Thats awesome! Superb quality, great smocks. Gotta love them! Great vid my friend, Best regards, GR 🤙🏼😊

[@samkestan1210]

My piece of emotional kit is actually 3 pieces. I have a Swiss Army Farmer that I always will have with my in the woods. A canteen set consisting of a cup from 1965 and a nalgene oasis canteen. My Yugoslavian mess kit. These will always be with me if I can manage it. All three have been used well.

[@Ivarr.Bergmann.Alaska]

Im attached to one of my Austrian/German mess tins. Got it when I got here and its been out w/ me on nearly every trip..

[@samkestan1210]

@@Ivarr.Bergmann.Alaska I have seen it in your vids. Its a great piece of kit. It used to be my primary. Now I am going through the selection process again to find a good mess kit that fits my plans.

[@Ivarr.Bergmann.Alaska]

@@samkestan1210 I get it. Yeah there are better options for me too to use but im stuck on it..

[@samkestan1210]

@@Ivarr.Bergmann.Alaska Currently testing a billy can right now. Better for long term, but heavier and bulkier.

[@SurvivorMetalMan]

I dig that DPM camouflage, I need to get some myself. Excellent brother!

[@Ivarr.Bergmann.Alaska]

Thanks old pal.. Its really a great woodland pattern.. all variants from the 60s to the 2000s is G2G, IMO..Hope you and yours are well, man..

[@ziasurvivor3526]

Retire it with honor. Not necessarily kit, but my old issued OKC MkIII dive knife. Carried it for 23 years. Went around the world with me and kept me safe in not so friendly lands. Finally rest in a place of honor in my office. Stay strong.

[@Ivarr.Bergmann.Alaska]

Good story. Thank you! I had a Kbar i got in the 90 that vanished a few years back during a move.. My ass is still chapped about that..

[@pnyarrow]

Hi Ivarr. Heath to use the new one! Good kits lasts so stay safe. ATB. Nigel

[@LycanthropiesSpell]

You can still expand the life of the leftover fabric in strips of camo, I did that with an old original Brushstroke top when making my second iteration of my werewolf as a teenager. Still have that, and am thinking recycling that into something that'll fit my new AO in the coming future.

[@dodsonarmsco]

I have used dpm for the last 30 years and found them great for my area. The sniper smock, the para smock, amd 95 field jacket are great. I really like the British issue insulated liner that goes with them, it does not attach so it can be added or taken off easily as temp changes, it is also heavier than the US liner. Great video.

[@Ivarr.Bergmann.Alaska]

Thanks for stopping in...

[@EnduranceRoom]

Good stuff man! Cool seeing how you stretched out the life of it and expanded the functionality. You have done some traveling, too. My uncle gave me my first set of BDU woodland pants when I was about 15. Wore them to threads. Lower legs ripped up, so turned them into shorts and kept em going for a few more years. Know what you mean about the sentiment. Have a good one

[@Ivarr.Bergmann.Alaska]

Good to hear from you.. Yeah I been everywhere man.. But I misspoke (I blame the Meade) I've not been to Romania, I meant to Say Hungaria..🙄🙄 Enjoy the rest of your weekend Jess and thanks again..

[@journeyman7189]

She has definitely done her time and treated you good. Parts of her will always be with you, especially after the mods on the new one. Where did you find it for 30? Nate

[@Ivarr.Bergmann.Alaska]

I dont remember where I got the old one but the new one was like 50$ on Ebay and I took a shot and offered 20$ and they took it..😃😃

[@rickyspanish4139]

For me I have an M51 wool shirt, and a marine Corp wool sweater both picked up about 10 years ago I love them, and usually try to carry one or the other, the shirt is getting a bit threadbare though probably time for a new one

[@welldiversified9047]

My 1st generation camelbak HAWG is my all-time favorite piece of field kit. Nothing else is close. Uncle Sam gave it to me in 2002. It went with me to Iraq in 03, and we spent lots of time together in the field before I was issued a regular assault pack. After that, it became my go-to day pack whether or not I had an LBV on.

[@Ivarr.Bergmann.Alaska]

Hey man- Thnx for the comment. Salt kit has a way of becoming an old friend, eh?

[@welldiversified9047]

@@Ivarr.Bergmann.Alaska absolutely!

[@frankalvarez7387]

I can see how the brits came up with their mtp they just let the dpm rot and fade and copied it lol Great video as always!

[@Ivarr.Bergmann.Alaska]

LOL..

[@northwestsurvive429]

Loving these shorts.. and DPM is awesome. Cheers

[@Ivarr.Bergmann.Alaska]

They're easy and are keeping me sane!

[@northwestsurvive429]

@@Ivarr.Bergmann.Alaska Great!

[@ppspsd]

FRAME IT PUT IT ON A WALL!!!!

[@cirocundin]

Note on the “attachment” where it is and is not a useful reference... useful in how the bond and relationship builds trust and confidence and not so useful in recognizing the differences between complex and complexity. Carry on

[@vermontvermont9292]

I finally picked up a mint condition S95 smock yesterday in new Hampshire. I saw it and had to buy it. My first piece of DPM.

[@Ivarr.Bergmann.Alaska]

rip stop or smooth gabardine material?

[@vermontvermont9292]

@@Ivarr.Bergmann.Alaska it's definitely not ripstop. It's got a red MP badge on it, and the union jack. Plus I found a name tape or something in the pocket. Says BELL 090 . Along with a small pencil , and a vavarta AA battery.

[@Ivarr.Bergmann.Alaska]

@@vermontvermont9292 HA! I found womans hair ties, a tampon wrapper and a British coin in a pocket the other day..Awesome that you found shyt too! congrats on the find.. email me if you have any questions..

[@vermontvermont9292]

@@Ivarr.Bergmann.Alaska can I send pictures to your email? I'd love to show you the condition of this thing. Best part was when she rang it up at the counter it was $20 less than advertised. Been looking for one of these for years!!! I'd find them occasionally at "The Barracks" in NH but they were always super beat up and faded. Thats why when I saw this, and in my size I had to get it! Just need to find trousers, and the goretex jacket now. Maybe the blouse too. Not only do I use this stuff, but I'm also a collector of sorts. DPM has alluded me all these years for some reason.

[@Ivarr.Bergmann.Alaska]

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[@stealthandysteath1069]

I think about that.. But ya ✌️🔥👍💪

[@Smokinbob1]

Do you have a current blog/website like you used to do?

[@Ivarr.Bergmann.Alaska]

No,.. I only dwell here.. Woke BS destroyed my blog.. i gave up dealing with them..

[@Smokinbob1]

@@Ivarr.Bergmann.Alaska Sorry to hear. I would like to see some small videos on sewing gear. Nothing huge, maybe just flip the camera on when your modding something. I got tired of sewing everything by hand caveman style and bought a sewing machine. Hitting the learning curve hard.

[@wessexheathen5708]

As a Brit, I say DPM all the way. 🇬🇧 ....MTP, not a fan . Just being honest.

[@vikingmitch4049]

Frame it.95 jkt are bomb proof it..an easy smock to modify aswell..ain't we all got bit of kit that we have a strong attachment to I've..

[@wessexheathen5708]

@@vikingmitch4049 totally agree.😉

[@stealthandysteath1069]

@@vikingmitch4049 58 gear for me... Easy to use... An shit does it smells in the rain lol.. I'm looking on ebay for another water pouch...???

[@wessexheathen5708]

@@stealthandysteath1069 Good luck. I see the prices are creeping up for the 58 ptn water bottle pouches.

[@Ivarr.Bergmann.Alaska]

Yeah like a baseball Jersey! 😃

[@othernamesweretaken1871]

Hey man, do you have any experience with the Arktis smocks? If so what do you think? My sentimental kit is my ESEE 5. Truly been there done that on three different continents.

[@rickyspanish4139]

I have an Arktis commando smock I think it's the 15 pocket one, I really like it. It's easy to overload. It's about a thick as a BDU top and breaths really well. I'm starting to have a problem with one of the chest pocket zippers, but I think that's because I used it daily and overloaded it.

[@Ivarr.Bergmann.Alaska]

My experience with arktis kit and smocks has not been good. They used be a good company but IMO is a mere shadow of what the once were. IMO money is better spent elsewhere. I had an Arktis smock around the time I got the salty S95.. I didn't even remember until you asked me about Arktis if that can help you measure what I think of them..

[@rickyspanish4139]

@@Ivarr.Bergmann.Alaska I'd agree with that the stitching had a bunch of loose threads, and the zips are pretty flimsy for the money, I got mine used so I'm not going to complain, just reinforce what I can and run it till it rots. Probably make my own down the line with all the pockets I want.

[@othernamesweretaken1871]

@@Ivarr.Bergmann.Alaska Well that's a shame. If I can find an OD or Tan milsurp somewhere I may jump at it but I guess I'll pass on the Arktis. Appreciate your input and insight. Love the channel.

[@paleoanonymous9026]

Where's a good place to pick one up at??

[@Ivarr.Bergmann.Alaska]

Ebay ... research you size requirement.. the run baggy ..

[@Ivarr.Bergmann.Alaska]

Also.. www.varusteleka.com/en/product/british-cs95-parka-ripstop-dpm-surplus/1443