How Much Kit Can I Fit In My MTP British Army Smock/Combat Jacket?

#BurtonOutdoors #WildCamping #MTP
I decided to go for a day out without a backpack, but making sure I took enough gear to feed me and give me a coffee, including my cook kit, poncho/tarp, hammock and tree huggers. Did I manage to fit it all in my British Army MTP Smock/Combat Jacket? Come along and see how I did.
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[@PaulOutdoors]

I am a little bit late to the party on this one Lee. A great video Sir. I love my hammock and it is always my first choice when possible. Your smock is like a tardis. Superb. Thanks. Paul 👍😊

[@BurtonOutdoors]

Hey Paul, better late to the party than never mate 👍 Yes the MTP smock is a great piece of kit, I don't wear it enough TBH as it's not waterproof but I do love it. I do like hammocking but I still have a bit of a love hate relationship with them, I have a DD frontline I sleep in mainly and have some great sleeps and not so great, this cheap day hammock I've also slept in a few times overnight and had a brilliant kip... go figure. Thanks for watching, check out some of my other vids if you have the time. Lee

[@PaulOutdoors]

@@BurtonOutdoors Agreed Lee, better late than never. I thought that I was subscribed to you but it appears not so I have just remedied that. I have the original DD Frontline Hammock and love it. Looking at buying a Brit Army Medium MSS Sleep Bag to modify in to a cocoon for it which will still enable me to use it on the ground also. I will catch up on more of your videos mate 👍😊

[@trevpackerphotography]

Imagine if you got stopped by the rozzers. 'Empty your pockets please sir' Just goes to show the versatility of MOD clothing. Ashdown is looking lovely now Spring is springing, you look more and more relaxed in the hammock every time you use it.

[@BurtonOutdoors]

Ha Ha, I have contacts in the rozza Dept :-) Yeah it would of been funny... especially if they had to endure me on normal speed filling them up again!! Yeah it does look nice, another few weeks and it will be spot on. Cheers Trev. Lee

[@FlyingHaggisFilms]

A really helpful demo, you have inspired me to concider hammock dwelling as opposed to lavvu ground dwelling options. A nice film and informative, thanks. Harry of flying haggis film, tube.

[@BurtonOutdoors]

Flying Haggis Film Thank you, glad you enjoyed it, have a look back through some of my older ones if you have time. Cheers, Lee

[@MountainSurvival]

great vid man. gotta get me some of them tree huggers.

[@BurtonOutdoors]

mountain survival There's loads of different types.. in the USA there must be some good cheap ones... these cost me about 25 US dollars. Cheers for watching... make sure you click the bell :-)

[@PreparedCamping]

Have to get me one of them smocks I reckon... Thanks for sharing, take care Roo

[@BurtonOutdoors]

Yeah it's the newer one I think, with wick away netting, pit vents etc, and buttons that don't stick out so don't get caught on stuff, also fleecy pockets are very nice in the winter... I pad £35.00 from surplus shop. warm with other layers underneath, defo windproof and waterproof.

[@PreparedCamping]

Burton Outdoors can't beat army surplus mate it's the mutts nuts 👍

[@PinetreeLine]

Plenty apparently lol Thanks for sharing!

[@xCodeView]

Nice vid Lee, cool idea that I've not seen on here before👍🏻I have the DPM smock and had it years 🌳🌳🌳 Had to laugh about Joe's private jet going over Bwhaaahaaa!👍🏻😂👍🏻 Top stuff Atvb Mike

[@BurtonOutdoors]

I wanted the DPM originally, but had so may fails... I gave up and got one that fitted from a surplus shop I actually walked in and not online. Been following Joe Robinet for years... a bit too commercialised now but I suppose he has a job to do. Bam Son. Lee

[@xCodeView]

Burton Outdoors Yeah I think I remember you ordering a jacket off the net and it being too short in the arms... Yeah mate, some things are best bought from a surplus store where you can actually try the kit on and inspect it. It's a mighty fine smock btw

[@fasthead]

I was waiting for you to pull a rabbit out of you cap. But you managed to get most the essentials in your pockets. Hope you didn't forget your fire making kit has it takes ages rubbing damp sticks together.

[@BurtonOutdoors]

Always got a lighter 😁 cheers for watching I appreciate it. Lee

[@WyeExplorer]

You looked pregnant there briefly Lee. Mind you it all gave birth to a great time out. The hammock worked a treat and I've checked out them links. Good stuff! I enjoyed the video. All the best. Mark

[@BurtonOutdoors]

Wye Explorer Cheers Mark, I could of fitted a little more in I think, wasn't that comfy to wear TBH but it proves you can fit a lot in them. Thanks for watching. Lee

[@johncrouch8988]

The mans a walking Tardis,!! Brilliant!

[@BurtonOutdoors]

John Crouch Cheers John... yup it can hold a lot of kit that smock. Slightly uncomfortable but proves you don't need a backpack for a day out :-)

[@WanderingKnapps]

New follower here. Love this. Enjoy the nice day while you can.

[@BurtonOutdoors]

Wandering Knapps Thanks very much, really glad you enjoyed it, I'm still learning, check out some of my other vids if you feel the need. Thanks so much for watching I really appreciate it. Lee

[@WanderingKnapps]

Burton Outdoors sure will, thank you.

[@hiwayman981]

Greetings from the US. I was in your country 1 1/2 years ago on vacation (holiday), when I stayed in London. I made sure however to get past the city, and visit Box Hill in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and what a great day hike it was! Since then, I've acquired, although not necessarily as a result of the aforementioned daytrip, a couple of smocks, as collector's items/bush-craft pieces, including one exactly like the type you're modeling here (my "rocker" patches said "RAF REGIMENT" however). As an avid subscriber to the American M-65 field jackets, I really am impressed with these British military jackets. The pockets are incredible, I find that I don't overheat with the smock, given moderate exertion, as I do with the M-65, and they are just tailored better/more loosely to allow for easier layering. My field jackets still have their place, mainly for going out and about in urban/sub-urban settings in the cold, but for camping or hiking in the woodlands, there's no better than a windproof. Cheers!

[@BurtonOutdoors]

Hey, thanks for joining me from over the pond, I live about 30 mins drive from Box Hill, it's certainly a beautiful area I'm glad you got out of the city to explore. Yes the MTP smock is very versatile, the British Army know how to design military gear for sure. I still use the smock, the only downside is that it's not waterproof, shower proof but very windproof. Thanks for watching, if you like all sorts of military jackets check out "Jim Timber Too" on You tube he's a friend of mine and has lots of jackets, hes a Brit living in Poland. Lee

[@couchcamperTM]

I would miss the poachers pouch I have on my smock. I'd still need a backpack ;-)

[@BourneOutside]

That was a good amount of kit, Lee. Crikey, talk about late to the party. Though I’m sure I watched this before under my biz account. Is that the same hammock you used when we went to the Pheasant Wood day camp this year? If it is, that is doing well for £12.00 Top job mate 😉👍🏼

[@BurtonOutdoors]

Yup... same hammock...without the bug net though... I actually camped in that hammock twice 🤣🤣

[@BourneOutside]

@@BurtonOutdoors It is a good looking hammock. Nearly as good looking as you me ol’ mate 😉👍🏼

[@CampLifeBushcraft]

Good idea for a video Lee. 👍

[@BurtonOutdoors]

Thanks Dan, it was just a test really and I hadn't seen anyone else do it. A bit uncomfortable but works. Lee

[@billyaitken1713]

....😏, wouldn't catch me wearing those patches on my jacket😂🤣👍 Bloody R.M.C!! Y'missed hiding a wire-saw & a hank of paracord under your hood/collar🤔😂🤣. You did well getting that stuff in. It'd give you heaps more additional carrying capability when you've got a rucksack on. (Squaddies webbing normally means you get breast-pockets -only). If you get a small velcro backed pouch you can add it to the right upper arm as well ( something like a basic first aid / firestarting kit).

[@BurtonOutdoors]

I got some grief for keeping the RMC insignia on!! I just bought it like that... it's just a jacket, I'm not playing soldiers 😂🤣😂

[@billyaitken1713]

😜😂🤣👍 I'm only giving you grief as an ex-para😂😜👍. Genuine SAS windproofs are supremely cool👍

[@BurtonOutdoors]

@@billyaitken1713 I know mate... you're cool.

[@billyaitken1713]

..... cool for an old guy 😏. Just wish I had the need / money for SAS windproofs... hey, cool buzzard calling when you were in the hammock🤠⛺️👍

[@GazianoOutdoors]

I think I'm the only one in the outdoor uk KZbin community that hasn't got an army jacket. I've always wanted one and after seeing this video i want one more. Lovely forest, nice wild camp spots. Interesting stuff about the bomb craters. atb 👍

[@BurtonOutdoors]

Gaziano Outdoors Yeah I did a bit more about bomb craters in a previous viddy, they used to put lights on the Forrest to replicate a town so when the German bombers came over they used to drop some bombs thinking it was a town... I'm not that into military gear, but wanted a camo jacket that was versatile, windproof, waterproof and robust enough to not wash it all the time and something I could get mud and stuff on and not worry how much it costed... this was 35 quid from an army surplus shop... I wouldn't recommend ordering online, look at my previous combat jacket fails vids... I had had enough of ill fitting ones, so just went in a shop and tried a few on... this one's perfect as there's still room for a few extra layers if needed. Cheers Gaz. Lee

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Burton Outdoors it looks a nice jacket, yes i bet that saved a few buildings being destroyed in the war coming up with that. all the best mate.

[@BurtonOutdoors]

If you want to get the same jacket, it's called The MTP Combat Smock also known as the SAS Smock for some reason, it also comes in DPM pattern, mine is a newer version with fleece lined pockets and internal button fixings on the pocket lids, also has mesh lining for better air flow with pit vents.

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Burton Outdoors thanks mate!! I'll definitely keep a note of that and have a look, cheers for that mate!

[@BurtonOutdoors]

British army by the way.

[@ozdavemcgee2079]

I love the conept of a combat smock. Currently it is 41°c at writing this. Winter its never nuch below 15 really. Love the idea, not practical in most parts of Australia though mores the pity

[@BurtonOutdoors]

Ozdave McGee Thanks Dave, wow! 41c that's hot mate, it's currently -1c here in South England and snow!! Yeah the MTP combat jacket is an ace piece of kit, they do make a wind cheater, outer layer type jacket in MTP camo British Army, it light and offers a little rain protection, doesn't hang as well and doesn't have the same pockets but am option for you. Cheers for watching, Lee

[@ozdavemcgee2079]

Burton Outdoors we have similar issue shirts long sleeve but nowhere near as much pocket. I went for an 11km walk in the national park yesterday mid 30s. That took 4 litres of water and a bit left at the end lol. All I was carrying was a bag of precooked rice 500gr. Our needs for water here are phenomonal in summer. Which is why the forces use Alice type bottles issued. And the British plce isnt popular here because you need to be able to get to water as you walk. In winter I use a berghouse 45lt and plce side pouches. But I'm going to replace that for a karrimor 6lt with plce I think

[@Andyb2379]

Where did you get the smock?

[@BurtonOutdoors]

Hi Andy, I got it from a Army Surplus shop in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, if you look at some of my fail vddys further back you will see the nightmare I had with trying different sorts on line... I gave up and walked into the shop, tried 2 on and here it is :-) I love it and it fits real good, totally windproof and waterproof. Lee

[@Andyb2379]

I brought a Pair of British army MTP trousers of eBay once. They turned up looked great read the labels ‘made in Pakistan’ the last time I buy this sort of thing on there

[@BurtonOutdoors]

Andyb2379 Always check snd double check I suppose, lots of things get catorgised as military or British army Style... not necessarily so, not sure where mine was made butvif has all the British Army stamps and sizing etc, there was literally loads to chose from so no doubt mines genuine. You have to be careful on line shopping for anything.

[@ScottishWanderer]

Thats a lot of kit you had in your smock mate atb stuart

[@BurtonOutdoors]

Scottish Wanderer Cheers Stuart, yeah it was a squeeze eh? I could of perhaps fitted more food in if I had to, but I think it was a successful test, thanks for commenting. Lee

[@jamesgreally2195]

Hi Lee, Great vid. Can you recommend a good army waterproof poncho. I noticed you had one in this video. Where did you get yours?Would you be able to send me a link or brand/model number for it? Thanks. Kind regards, James

[@BurtonOutdoors]

Helikon Waterproof Poncho Ripstop Polish Woodland www.military1st.co.uk/po-mus-po-04-helikon-waterproof-poncho-ripstop-polish-woodland.html

[@BurtonOutdoors]

Hi, it's not a proper military one as they are heavy, but it's excellent quality and can be used as a tarp as you will see in my recent videos. Thanks

[@BurtonOutdoors]

This older video I use the Helikon poncho as a tarp for the first time, I've used it on over night camps since kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnTPnGp3f7ykqac

[@jamesgreally2195]

That's brilliant - will definitely order that Helikon one. As you said, it's a good one and not as heavy as the army ones. It's light enough to keep packed in my pocket for use if caught in a downpour while fishing! Still on the hunt for an arctic mtp windproof smock like the one that won in your video which looks super. By the way, I just discovered your vids recentlu on YT, & enjoy your easy informative style. Keep up the good work & thanks a million again for your help. 👍

[@BurtonOutdoors]

@@jamesgreally2195 Glad you like my style, I don't take myself too seriously. Lee

[@rustyjocsen5260]

Does anybody has problems with the mesh lining?

[@BurtonOutdoors]

No!

[@rustyjocsen5260]

@@BurtonOutdoors why then many complain that it is not durable?man man, i have the mesh version and i am confused....

[@BurtonOutdoors]

@@rustyjocsen5260 I don't know..

[@Andyb2379]

Joe rabbnit plane 😂😂😂😂

[@Barnaby_bo]

Made in China

[@BurtonOutdoors]

You? Me? The world? Some clue might help! 😂🤣😂