Ground Pounder Series: The M-65 Field Jacket for Extreme Cold Weather

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

the m-65 has served me well for many years i hope you get many years of adventures from yours

[@hoss5852]

Remember when these field jackets were cheap? Those were the days.

[@waynehendrix4806]

I spent a lot of the later 80's in one. Don't tell Blackie, but we wore them above the Mason Dixon in 5 (f) degree weather often. I have an early "white whisker side" liner, and that thing alone was warmer than the "all green" liners. Just lofted enough air to insulate better. We didn't sleep in ours though. We were litter trained by the humans, not the wolves. The good part was that especially during the winters, we didn't have to look for gators. Anywhere. I have 2 jackets and 2 liners in the closet currently. If we start to talk about wool, I have another story. Army surgeons long top coat. WW2. I remember it keeping me warm on a car ride in 0 degree weather.

[@crypto4423]

You can get a brand new USA made M65 for ~$100 vs a USA made Carhartt for the same price. Not a bad deal IMO. Also, you can frequently find them at thrift stores for very very cheap. I got one last year with a liner for $6 at a local thrift.

[@hoss5852]

@@crypto4423 Thank you. I frequent our local thrifts stores but I've had zero luck. I'll be placing an online order w/Kaufmans Surplus. Hopefully they have everything im looking for. Thanks sgain. Stay warm.

[@preacherman9018]

​@@waynehendrix4806Nothing beats a long wool overcoat for that weather. I used one on my bed with another blanket during the Arctic Blast and was impressed when I turned off the heat to my bedroom. Just an experiment with various types of wool to see how they performed over the week. Right now is the Finnish field jacket and those northern Europeans make quality outerwear.

[@ahabstar]

Gave my Med Long Woodland to a buddy’s boy. He decided to listen to his Dad about how cheap and plentiful they were and wore it while painting. So now it is woodland with white.

[@joe1940]

A field jacket liner and poncho liner should be in everyone's pack. Even if you don't bring the jacket that liner is worth its weight in gold on a chilly night.

[@Jason-iz6ob]

Yep. I’ve worn it just under a BDU shirt before. While in the Army.

[@williammccaslin8527]

My lord, I would be roasting in 2 layers of the liner. I actually wore long johns, tops an bottoms, an a lined feild jacket below zero an was warm as hell. But we had wool socks, helmet liner, an insulated gloves, an could be out in the elements on gaurd duty with my web gear an rifle, all night. We didnt have any chemical handwarmers back then, but we always had a thermos of hot coffee an snacks for energy. Another thing, always roll up your clothes an put them inside your sleeping bag, so your not immediately losing body heat putting on cold clothes, whether its a ranger roll or a sleeping bag, if your not sleeping in your duty uniform or clothes. Thx for the vid Blackie

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thanks for the comment

[@timlacy2284]

Blackie, Thank You Sir for Sharing This Tip and Trick with the M-65 Field Jacket and Liners. You can't beat a M-65 Field Jacket. Thanks Again Sir.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Right on

[@greywuuf]

The limer is what I call a "cabin shirt".... when there is a chill or it is drafty you may wear that all day in leu of cooking yourself out of the cabin with a real fire. Also they are great to wear for those nighttime trips to the tree etc.🎉

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Right on

[@stauguastine]

Just an FYI, Walmart sells the 3" x 5" peel and stick body warmers that work just like the hand warmers. I use them in my M65, sleeping bag, or whatever I want to add some warmth to. We even used the with a mylar blanket with 4 of them to keep our water from freezing when we were out and i got down to 6 degrees over night. I appreciate your videos, Blackie, I have been watching them for a long time now, thanks again.

[@JohnTBlock]

Friends wore these for decades, never realized how well they were engineered!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

I have other jackets but i always come back to my m65

[@barryfroelich3526]

Have had several since 1977. Worn one completely out. Others are are stored for later use . Excellent informative video . The fleet farm in Appleton Wisc sold surplus military gear.

[@CharlesPennington-d4h]

Blacky I'm 69 I really enjoy your videos it has helped me a lot I really enjoy the outdoors love camping hunting fishing keep up the good work

[@lens7859]

Think I’m going to moms to pickup my dad’s old jacket from the Korean era, thanks Blackie !

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

awesome good luck with that

[@Randaljoness]

Did ya do it?!

[@lens7859]

@@Randaljoness Could not find it, possibly got rid of it ?

[@Randaljoness]

Fair enough, check out Americana pipe dream apparel or any other surplus store they should have some left in stock for like 40 or 50 bucks, I got mine from them and I love it, mines a large and I’m 5/9 120 pounds for size reference

[@lens7859]

@@Randaljoness thanks

[@worm_vaquero]

I've sewn in a four inch wide piece of sheepskin across the kidney area on my liner

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

good mod

[@worm_vaquero]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS thank you, you're the inspiration for it.

[@69Dartman]

The liner makes a huge improvement on how warm they keep you. I bought a ton of them at swap meets and they come in sizes. I have quite a few m65 jackets from the original od to the woodland camouflage. My favorite is a original od green one as they are getting rare to find now in good shape. I used to wear them at work and destroyed a few because of what I do. I stopped wearing them at work but I used to keep one in my car for backup just in case weather goes south.

[@hagman1077]

Ive got an old school OD field jacket and about 3 liners. Been out in temps below freezing with jacket, liner and under layer- worked great. Sometimes just wearing the liner is good enough. Thanks for the video-

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thanks for watching

[@RandoCalrisiann]

I have German engineers parka I love. Been using the German parkas since I was a teen going to elk hunt in Colorado up high. Never let me down.

[@glyngibbs9489]

Thank you Blackie. It never ceases to amaze me what I learn from your channel.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

I appreciate that

[@twinarrowssurvival.2.065]

I was given an m65 Field jacket in m81 woodland as well as a pair of pants that have the same liner as the coat for free.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

great score

[@twinarrowssurvival.2.065]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS especially being 6'9 270 it's hard to find stuff that fits me and the tactical survival world but this one was gifted to me from a good friend and I really did appreciate it especially with all the cold weather we're having in North Carolina...

[@rickinmi]

Lol! I too am more awesome than my younger self! I love my M-65. My 23yo son loves his too!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

yep each year our awesomeness grows

[@jeffmccausland3569]

Right now, in Newfoundland Canada, I'm wearing a Polish milsurp parka that is very similar to the M65. It has a button-in liner, like the M65, and tons of pockets. It's great -- and quite cheap (~$50 CAD brand-new online).

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Very nice!

[@hoss5852]

Great info. Thank you Sir. Please keep this info coming.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

You bet!

[@ronwalker3033]

love your insight about older items

[@mikebsbd]

Grear video. Thank you for sharing this info.

[@jeremymoses7401]

Some of them are back in fashion. Was talking to a guy the other day that was wearing a "military flyer" jacket. He cocked his head and thought i was nuts. My next trip to the mall i found out why😂😂. Lol ive got an od green one from military clothing sales on base; and a black one that i think is rothco because the last company i drove for gave them out as your trainer jacket after you had done it so long😂😂

[@danwidmer8276]

Super good advice, thanks blackie.👍

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

No problem 👍

[@brianvannorman1465]

Very useful information. Thank you.

[@natemeyer6620]

Awesome video 😎

[@garylyons844]

I have an import m65 , it is not of the same toughness but works well for civilian life . and i have never used or thought to use two liners found jacket ,liner ,scarf ,gloves over normal winter wear is good enough for me . but now i am gona need to get a second liner .thanks for the lesson

[@rleeAZ]

I have a medium size M65 that fits perfect, bought a large with liner so I could layer up under it when the temp drops. Best jackets I've ever owned.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Sounds great!

[@marcberg1260]

Nice ,nice!!!!!!!!!!!😊

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@beowulf4718]

In cold weather I was never warm in the field jacket even with the liner. Today I can buy a lightweight non-cotton jacket with advanced insulation and reflective material on the inside that weighs 1/4 what the field jacket did and is warmer. I can add a fleece sweater and double the warmth and still weigh less than half of what the field jacket weighs. I still have my field jacket I got in June of 1964 but it stays in a foot locker with all the rest of my military memorabilia. I love the old days but I love the high tech clothing more.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thanks for watching

[@bretjohnson6188]

Blackie I used to use the safety pins from the ammunition bandoleers. They were nearly as large as diaper pins, made of non-rusting brass, and painted black to prevent shining. Very similar brass pins can be found at Walmart today in the sewing section -- just paint them black yourself if necessary. The Walmart ones are also non-magnetic just like the old military ones.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

very good choice

[@amend5269]

Also poncho liner on the inside of sleeping bag. It is better to be cold and dry that warm and wet.

[@williamburdon6993]

I thought my liner was actual fleece. Yellow and fluffy I don't remember it being slippery and green , I was issued it in Kentucky in boot camp in November 1969. Who knows, I might be mistaken or Mandela effect , It was a long time ago 54 years I know the field jacket and liner would keep you warm even when it was mighty cold out . I only had one time in January on guard duty , it was about 20 below zero and it had snowed the day before quite a bit , that night the wind was blowing like crazy and it was blowing all that fallen snow around and I got so cold I thought I would freeze to death.

[@Rustyshackleford85]

I bought a rothco tiger stripe for the pattern. I removed the hood and modified the sleeves by taking the extra space out at the wrists. It's definitely my favorite next to my woodland gortex gen 1.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Sounds great!

[@MichaelR58]

Great tips Blackie , thanks for sharing YAH bless !

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

My pleasure

[@Mshannon75]

I always loved my M65. Add the wool sweater, scarf, and liner… you are toasty! Too bad the legs and feet get cold, but the torso is perfect! Brings me back to the 90’s when we wore those. Nowadays, it’s gotten and that gear isn’t half as warm as the 65 + wool underneath.

[@929cbr_rr]

Love my M-65 with liner. For underlayer, I use a M-Tac ( from Ukraine ) fleece underwear sweater and for more extreme, a hoodie on top the M-Tac but under the M-65. It's been below zero F here that last week or so, and I'm good with this setup. The M-tac is a rather snug fit which works well as an underlayer. I'll have to try the double liner trick, thanks Blackie.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

sounds like a good set up

[@JRB781]

Last week, I was removing snow from my yard at a temperature of 8°F with negative wind chills. I was using a base layer long sleeve Dry-Duke shirt, cotton/polyester hoodie, and the m65 with two liners. The next thing I did was roll the hoodie into the m65 collar and secured the velcro strap (I always used a Swiss neck gaiter before, but this simplified setup completely eliminated the need for that). Then, I finished up with a scarf and ushanka hat. The next day, I used the same setup when I went out for a hike in the same temperature. I had no problem staying warm and I am very greatful for your helpful advice. If you are persistent, you can find good deals online. By doing do, you can still get a usgi m65 with liner in the $40-$80 range. As you mentioned, it is good to make sure that you get a size that gives you enough room to layer up. I started out with a size small jacket, but ended up having to also track down a medium in order to have room to layer up because my chest measures right at the border of small/medium (37"). If I could only have one, I would just go with the medium because you can adjust the jacket's fit with the inside middle draw cord.

[@HereWeAre52]

When i was in the service I used to wear the inner liner under my BDU shirt that way when i removed my M65 I still had that additional layer as the M65 can get bulky and clumsy. Restrict movement and sometimes just get in the way.

[@waynehendrix4806]

Blackie , I love the concept of kidney pocket type heaters. I might even incorporate that into my hunting coveralls. I was thinking on that over last years hunt, while sitting in the snow, with 30 degree temp and 25 mph winds. Either direct, or on a mid layer. Hot hands are ok in pockets, but could be greatly improved on for kidney and even upper back heat. Baby socks??

[@patrickmedarac7253]

Thank you for the advice

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Any time

[@ROE1300]

👍 Based upon your recommendation last Spring I purchased a new model M65 jacket w/ a single liner from a local Surplus store. Last week when temperatures here on the Texas Coastal Bend dropped into the low 20s (mid-teens wind chill) I was able to use it for the first time. Worked just as you said it would even on the day when we had freezing rain. It is now my Winter truck jacket; where my truck goes, it goes. Should work just fine as I travel into North Texas where the temperatures dropped into the single digits. Thank you for this valuable recommendation!

[@axerxes3981]

Blackie.... excellent series!! I got my M-65 with liner off Amazon in Jungle Camo, for $125 delivered in early 2023. I love it. HOWEVER... it weighs a freaking ton. I'd hate to have to walk ten miles in it!!

[@GarryH-nd6tx]

You should do an episode showing the add-on winter hood . Makes the M65 into a nice wibter parka.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

in the snow country that hood is really needed

[@JohnBlair-p2z]

great video.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thanks!

[@jimhale3879]

Very cool/ warm Thank you!!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thank you too!

[@justa.american8303]

Good points!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@oldminer5387]

I have worn a M65 field jacket since my dad gave me his in 1970. I was able to replace them with military surplus until our surplus stores closed. My new silver wolf size of XL has not helped. I love the design of the jacket so much I finally ordered one from Propper. It came with a liner, is a good copy of the M65 and seems to be well made. I have not had it long enough for a good evaluation but time will tell. Thank you Blackie.

[@thomasmiller6892]

Still have mine from the army. The problem we had at Ft Carson, CO was supply still had the old Korean era liners in stock and the holes did not line up with the M65 buttons.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

yea that would be a problem

[@pujo28]

I heard someone say to put on the liner, then a polyester vest, then the jacket. Button the liner in and the vest will be sandwiched in between and your arms won’t be bunched up

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

that would work

[@tjfm59]

earlier this winter i found one of the newer versions of a m-65 that fit me. what i like about it over the older model i had while in the army, is the shell is a gortex one. it came with a liner installed as well. have a good day.

[@apar1560]

Thanks... never seen this explained this in-depth, THANKS. Very informative 👏 ...Alan 🇨🇱

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tomhowe1510]

This a great idea. Ill do both liners, then a down vest. The U.S. army required, in stable "camp" conditions, you only need to add a single 18° more layer clothing to sleep thru the nightime. Q: why not ware the poncho under the outter layer, over the liners, on m-65 as a cold Weather wind break, when walking? In big wind i think the m-65 can hold its own with snow. Just wind cuts thru you.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

good point

[@misolgit69]

of course if you've got everything buttoned in and the temperature/wind chill still drops, there's the old Hobo trick, a full thickness newspaper flat across your torso between layers

[@ca1492bob]

TY !!!! I never thought to do this! I love my liner for many years it been my go to, where it every where , only military guys (mostly ) recognize it in public and ALWAYS say something .

[@jamescrosby4615]

I bought the Rothco brand in a 2X about 2 years back and it came with a liner .. so far I don’t have a single complaint about it.. it’s my favorite cold weather coat . And after watching your videos I bought a second liner for it . Thank you for all the great tips and information.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Otis010707]

Blackie! Thank you! This will come in handy when I get my NJ CCW shortly. Bill Doyle in Upr Grnwd Lk, NJ

[@outbackowl3040]

Hi Blackie, greeting from Australia 🇦🇺, thank you for your time to make these videos.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

My pleasure!

[@DarkMetaOFFICIAL]

😂 i do the exact same thing every day. mandatory all winter as daily wear. right now, my scarf the triangle lays flat against my back, and 2 parts folded crossed over the front, covering my throat, which can be pulled up and or cinched for colder temp or adjusting for wind, and the back covers my neck, a good 6 inches, against my winter hat, and it's underneath my down puffy base warming layer. everything overlaps and insulates the next part. usually over that depending on the task or conditions, i have other like a thick insulated flannel, or big coat, simply pop one of those bad boys on, then i have an extra loop-scarf, the game-changer. soft velvet fleece by the Company 32° Heat / Cold. Their stuff is absolutely phenominal. But with this stuff on, i'm outside working 8 to 10 hours, then working on the homestead, again outdoors all night, down to low 20's (20°F) Super casual, no cold 😅 Then a pair of snowpants i keep on standby at all times, i'm unstoppable even with no fire lol just have to watch the feet and hands 💯💨

[@timpearce4255]

Thanks for the sock tip with the hand warmer.I got some of the 100 degree reptile warmers you spoke of before off amazon I want to thank you for that tip too. Sylvia loves the 100 degree warmers she uses them on her back and for her hands.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad I could help

[@jeffconley6366]

What do you think about spraying the M65 with Scotch Guard? Mine's shrunk a bit to much around the belly. Especially with the liner in.😁 Wish I had gotten the next size or two larger 25+ years ago. There were so many around, the thought never occured to me they would become hard to find. I'm amazed how warm they are even without the liner. Until I saw one of your videos a few years ago. I didn't realize you could add more than one liner. I really appreciate your KZbin videos.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i did one like that in the past and it worked well for me

[@johndoe-cr3eu]

Mickeys surplus in KC, KS gets new ones in the fall. Start showing up early to get your exact size. I think they are $99.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thanks for sharing

[@jeffrichards5106]

Great tips and info, Blackie. I have one of those liners with buttons. I'll definitely have to try that ! I just didn't think you could actually button 2 liners into the field jacket. Thanks! glad to see more ground pounder videos. 👍👍

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

glad to help

[@troy7124]

I have a wool liner (xl) from a m51 in my (L)m65,then the inside liner(L) m65,i have an extreme cold weather hood i recently purchased and im glad I did,the temperature was -10 with wind chills of -22 here in michigan last week. I stayed warm with only a swestshirt on under it.I love this "survival tool"

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thanks for sharing

[@arlenewolf5260]

Hi Blackie, great video. I liked it.. (So much in fact that I bought a second liner for my M65). Although it appears to work, It appears to only warm up the set up by another ten degrees or so.

[@parson8582]

Great as always! Thank you

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pujo28]

I wish they would make the exact same one in America and not outsource it to China. Alpha Ind charges a lotta $ for a new one that’s not the same as the issues ones. Best jacket ever made

[@MichiganSilverBack]

In '91 we were issued "night cammies" in Desert Storm. They were designed to pull over your regular cammies (had a funny dark pattern too). The top came with the same kind of liner as the 65's, but, "but" they were longer and had slits cut thru them so you could reach into your inside pockets. check you out one of those if you can find them still. I use my in my hunting coat still. its a very versatile liner as well.

[@Jason-iz6ob]

I went in, in 95. By then the night desert stuff was already gone. But I knew about them. I have a full set now, with the liner. It’s actually the same liner that the old fishtail parkas used.

[@gleytch]

I had to turn mine in to CIF when I PCS'd, but I do remember it being a nice long jacket. Especially the long tail. Seemed like it might be designed to tie under the groin to the front. Never tried it though. Mottled green with black squares for the camo pattern as I recall. There was a reversable ruck sack cover too. Desert camo on one side and night desert camo on the other. I was there with the 1st ID from Dec 90 to May 91.

[@MichiganSilverBack]

@@gleytch i got there Christmas day '90, left around May 16th. 'Rah!

[@gleytch]

@@MichiganSilverBackDec 17 to May 17 for me. I spent the night of Christmas Eve sleeping on the top of the canvas cover over our trailer behind our HMMWV after a long day of convoy to the area about 30k North or Hafir Al Batin. One of the most memorable nights of my life. Nothing happened, but sleeping on top of a trailer in a war zone on Christmas Eve is pretty memorable.

[@joemiller68]

You can get surplus hoods that fit the M65. There were smaller ones made for it or the M51, and larger ones for the fishtail parka.

[@preacherman9018]

Those are surprisingly warm. Good instructional Blackie! When there's time, I plan to make those from wool. Nothing wrong with polyester. I just can't leave anything as is without trying to add custom touches.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Please do!

[@smoothvern165]

Those are all great tips. I wish I had thought of the additional liner trick back when I had mine! I loved that jacket!

[@aaronzierke9920]

I live Minnesota. Just one liner and a fleece vest at 15 below is only a little drafty . Got the cold weather pants as well that are m65 as well. Though they was made after 1993. Plastic zippers and the gauntlet cuff is not there. Otherwise it's a m65. I think it's a m93 made in 97. Still referred to as a m65.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

cool thanks for watching

[@shadowcastre]

I can see how this would work well provided that the m65 is big enough. For those of us well beyond 6 foot & 220#, its difficult to find an m65 & single liner that fits. I find its best to go jacket, 1 liner, and a cloak or watchcoat over the top. Thanks for the video...

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Absolutely

[@hiramhaji7813]

Great information

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad you think so!

[@david6920-r6z]

Army surplus stuff is great. Can pick up good quality stuff at great prices 🇺🇸 🇳🇿

[@kenlang6672]

I love these M65 tips. I own two of them, 1 Golden, and 1 Alpha Industries . Both are great. Are you familiar with the German army field jackets? I got one last year, dirt cheap. They are a bit longer than the M65 but they're a single layer body. The upside is the jacket's button in liner. It's as long as the jacket itself , very well made and heavier than the M65 liner. The downside? The liner costs like 3 times more than the jacket. Many thanks for your informative vids.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thanks for the info

[@michaelsodemann514]

I love your hat. Where can I get one?

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

mine is a boy scout exploriers hat from the 1990's

[@jonathancole6124]

It can be a great system until it's wet. Because the M65 is %50 cotton, it's best to keep it dry.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Yes, true

[@highsecurityagent8778]

OK, Blackie thanks. What are you carrying for protection?

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

depends shotgun for general camping i will change out for sidearms or rifles depending on the places i go

[@highsecurityagent8778]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS Thank you for responding.

[@JohnTBlock]

Those loose threads were known as "Irish pennants"!

[@charlesmartin6459]

Blackie you could try a gator instead of a scarf and then you can pull that over your head and put whatch cap on

[@karolmorys7970]

Hi blackie i have one of these cheap machetes from lightt steel and i can't sharpen it with traditional tools are those of any worth?

[@AndreasSikkis]

May I ask please: is the jacket same size to liner's size, or it's better the liner to be one size down? Thank you

[@cecilchristopher5092]

Where do you get the OD Green M-65

[@jerrydonnelly6134]

I just ordered a new M65 a few days ago but if you don't mind me asking what size do you wear

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

mine is a large

[@jerrydonnelly6134]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS I order XL base on size chart. I ordered a new one because I couldn't find chunky size in the old ones or they were priced supper high. Has good ratings and they follow government specs. So hoping I made a good choice. Comes with liner. Thanks Blackie. Very useful video as usual from you.

[@ahabstar]

I only have one liner, but have Gen3 level 7 jacket. Tight as Dick’s Hatband wearing it as a base with the M65 and liner on top. But warm well below zero with wind chills beyond -25F. Still need to get the level 7 pants.

[@johnruckman2320]

I have a jacket that's labeled Coat Cold Weather Field, Woodland Camouflage, John Ownbey Company, Inc. I couldn't get the model/serial # off it without a stronger magnifying glass. Not sure if it's military or hunting. There's buttons on the inside like for a liner, short zipper. You got any ideas?

[@ChatNick]

The Best ever jacket. I got them 8. All military issue, woodland, 3 and 6 color desert ..the rest (5) are OG & OD. made by So Sew, Golden mfg. Atlanco and early Alpha ( under contract). I don't like some copies but, if you can't find genuine military M65 field jacket there is very, very good copy made by Helikon Tex M65. Far better than today's M65 made by Alpha or Rothco.

[@marcp.1752]

Yes, the M65 Helikon-tex is made under US original license. I have 8 or 9 M65 jackets, standard issue from Alpha, 3rd party brandit & Helikon. No doubt - Helikon is the best to buy it new these days.

[@lewisward4359]

I was going to ask about where to get a good M65 that was made well. Picked up an East German/Polish surplus jacket with fake fleece lining for pruning trees when the temperature gets below 15 F back in the early 200's Cheap $12 ea. Not an M65 though.

[@MrAnakin1996]

Beautiful jacket design. Seems like it would do well over here in the north. Greetings from Sweden. 🇸🇪

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thank you very much!

[@snappers_antique_firearms]

Definitely one of the best jackets ever made. I really want one in that od green. I have 2 The 90s woodland camo and the dumbest and ugliest and most Useless camo ever made, the ACU pattern.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

if you drop that acu in a dark green rit dye bath it will work a lot better in the woods

[@snappers_antique_firearms]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS ok I will have to try that. Thanks blackie

[@timothylaurene132]

I don't think they made a XXL. Ive never found one.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

only in the navy for the fat cooks is the only ones i ever saw in surplus but those are long gone

[@timothylaurene132]

Thanks man.

[@dalevodden1359]

Look online M - 65 U S. Military field jacket they run anywhere from $ 70 - $ 114 e-bay they are worth it Rothco is one company sizes from s - 5 - X get you one

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

they are my favorite winter coat

[@dalevodden1359]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS mine does not have the buttons on the liner but I have a commando sweater the wooly pulley I where underneath when it gets really cold 🥶 and boy do I stay warm . God Bless Blacke Tommas

[@mickeyphillips6603]

Blackie, who’s shooting at you?

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

lol its on a shooting range i go to

[@theoneandonlynicole]

Real deal m65 can still be bought from alpha industries.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

good to know