Propper Men's M65 Field Coat

This is actually my 2nd Propper M65. I bought my first one about 12 years ago at the local Army Surplus. I suspect the store owner would get his shipment in and split the jacket and liner so that he could sell them separately since the one from there did not come with liner. Anyway, after 12 years I guess I kinda 'outgrew' my old jacket and hadn't been able to wear it for the last 3 or 4 years....just a big snug. So I went up a size this time and it fits great. If you don't want a really baggy jacket, buy one size smaller than you would a 'civilian' jacket, as these are designed to fit over bulky layers of clothing. I've had an M65 in my closet ever since I was in the Army, and I can't imagine not having one. Propper makes a very good version, though maybe not quite as tough as the ones I was issued in the military. I also chose to go with the black. (my other Propper was also black.) I did have to roll up the sleeves one cuff, they were a little long. I'll probably have to have some alteration made on the sleeves. I don't think it will effect the liner much though since the buttons are above where I would have the cuff hemmed. Should work out just fine. Not the jackets fault....I'm short and wide. lol. When I was in the army these coats were so versatile. Without liner, light and easy to move in. Would keep out a light rain if need be. In Winter with the liner, warm and comfortable. Mine was used as coat, Pillow at night when we were in the field, sometimes blanket if I didn't have my poncho and woobie with me. It was a key piece of Kit that you didn't go anywhere without! BTW, I still have the old Propper M65. It's a little faded but still in great condition. Probably going to give it to a friend of mine, who like most of us, ls living on a tight budget.

I love this coat . The camo pattern doesn’t show dirt & stains as much as a solid color. Its size runs true to USGI specs. These make great knockabout coats for camping, fishing, hunting & pretty much any outdoor activity. As a stand alone it’s warm enough to wear in 30-40 degree weather & it’s plenty big enough to layer underneath. The metal snaps & plastic YKK zipper are very sturdy. The coat has a button in liner & if needed you could button in an additional liner for added warmth. People have commented about the Velcro tab placement on the cuff. Yes the tabs could have been sewn for a tighter fit, but for me they are just fine. I adjusted them to the smallest size & my large hands have no problem sliding the coat on or off when adjusted as mentioned. The button flap pockets are sized very generous for dog snacks, water bottle, flashlight, spare magazines, gloves , Ect ..

Great jacket with high quality zipper, fabric, and the lining is heavy and warm. Will say it definitely runs larger so go down a size to what you normally wear. I'm 5'6 and I got a medium and I still have room to spare. Pockets are big and buttons are secure and everything seems very well made on this jacket. The jacket in general has got a good weight to it too surprisingly as when you look at it it doesn't look like it weighs as much as it does. Love that it is 50/50 cotton and nylon and hope that the waterproofing is true as they say, maybe will follow back a little later. Only negatives: The sleeves, as they have Velcro to adjust the cuffs and honestly they don't have a long enough strip to make it tighter as the cuffs keep falling over my hands. That and it lacks the typical triangle like wind guard that typical m65 sleeves usually have. Also idk if I got this jacket mixed up with another but I could have sworn it came with inner pockets but I couldn't find them, tho I will say I haven't thoroughly checked yet and removed the liner. Finally and this is just nitpicking but the waist drawstring; definitely knot that string on both sides asap before it gets pulled into the coat and you gotta play fetch or lose it forever.

I'll begin with the "bad". First the color is EXTREMELY dark. Hopefully after a few hundred washings, it will lighten up. Second, the sleeve cuffs are different from my issue M65 jacket. They lack the flap that folds out to cover your hands in extreme cold. No big deal as I never used them anyway. Next, the zipper is plastic, not brass. That being said, the zipper does appear to be decent quality. Stitching on the Velcro could have been better. I had to go over it again. OK that covers my gripes. On the positive side, the material exactly matches my military issue jacket. As does the basic design. The included liner was of good quality as well. (Mine were issued separately) Fit should be correct. I put on some extra pounds over the years and ordered one size larger than what turned out to be necessary. Don't make that mistake! Order the size you actually wear & you should be fine. I find it ironic that when I returned to the states after The Vietnam War, somewhere between the airplane & the car I passed a dumpster. I had two VERY overstuffed duffle bags that I tossed into it. My primary interests were pretending the war never happened & growing my hair back as fast as I could to rejoin society. Here I am over 50 years later replacing some of my gear. A final note, none of my "gripes" were deal breakers, I'd buy it again.

Absolutely GREAT jacket! Being a Veteran I have high expectations on my clothes, gear, and equipment and this M65 Field Jacket is the best “field” jacket out there! Feels great, not heavy, just enough to keep you safe, and looks cool!

Great color and fit except for the sleeve length. My fault. Very warm too. I'm not sure if I will ever wear it much as I live in Florida but you never know. I am exchanging it for the regular XL size. Regular size has arrived. Much better sleeve length.

Purchasing this I knew it was a Chinese knockoff of the M65 Field Jacket. The Jacket seems to be well made, had some weight to it, and fit ok except for the sleeves. The sleeves are huge both in length and we're very wide. The velcro at the cuff is too short to close the wrist opening. In fact it is to short to do anything. Fix the sleeves and extend the velcro and this would be a good jacket. As it is now, the jacket isn't functional.

Couldn’t be happier. So close to the original. If you’ve never had an original, you will not notice , Mine has the appropriate size liner, wearable by itself if needed. I’m 5’8, 200lbs and the large is the perfect size. It doesn’t feel bulky and there is just enough room to wear a .layer underneath if you want. Remove the liner, and you have even more room for a layer of your choice. Insulated vest maybe? … Stitching is tight against the pocket edges and looks professional ……. YKK zippers. …..you’ll want to put some paracord on them though. Again, a very nice jacket…….i don’t right too many 5 star reviews, this jacket deserves it ……

The Propper M65 fieldjacket is not made in USA, but in China ! The jacket is made of sturdy 50-50 nylon-cotton material. It is NOT a perfect copy of original the US army jacket. And also the jacket needs some work, the velcro closure of the sleeves are mounted on wrong place. You can not adjust the sleeves far enough, and the cold comes in at the wrists. Buttons inside the jacket are not good sewn. The size large-long fits me OK (loose fit), my length is 195 , weight 80 kgs. But the model of large-long is not my taste, I do not like it. I have paid 100 euros for this jacket, which is normal price, in US the price is 90 dollars. I would NOT buy this jacket again, I should have returned the jacket.... For half the price you can get a Brandit (picture2), good price-quality. And for the same price you can get a Helikon-Tex jacket (picture 3), a by far better jacket, ande the best copy of the original available on the market. *Update 4 dec 2024: I use this jacket every evening for walking with the dog, for winter-use very good. Because of the larger size "large-long", the jacket is much warmer then the "large and xlarge - regular" jackets that I own; the sleeves are longer, and the jackets reaches further down over the hips. So, I changed from 3 to 4 ****, and a thumbs up for winter-use 👍

Was die Ausführung angeht, unterscheidet sich die Propper M-65 allerdings von der Helikon Tex oder den alten militärischen M-65 Jacken (vermutlich auch von alten Propper Jacken) in einigen Details. Die im Kragen verstaute Kapuze ist aus dickerem und festerem Material als das von H Tex oder auch meiner alten Alpha... also nichts zu meckern. Am Kragen selbst gibt es keine Knopflöcher mehr (um die alte M-1951 Kapuze einzuknöpfen), aber es ist halt eine zivile Jacke. Dementsprechend fällt auch das weisse Label mit den Behandlungsinstruktionen weg (das gibt's aber bei H Tex auch nicht). Ausserdem ist der Kragen spitz zulaufend und nicht abgerundet. Ein weiteres Detail ist das Fehlen der ausklappbaren Ärmel mit Klett (waren laut anderer Rezensionen dafür gedacht, an Handschuhe angeklettet zu werden... ich kann damit leben... zivile Jacke halt...). Das Detail, das möglicherweise einigen negativ aufstossen könnte, ist der Vinyl Reissverschluss anstelle des Messing Reissverschlusses. Dazu muss mann sagen, dass Propper Anfang der achtziger von Messing auf Vinyl umgestiegen ist, d.h. auch die US Army hat Jacken mit Vinyl Zipper erhalten... [EDIT: nicht Propper ist auf Vinyl Zipper umgestiegen sondern die US Armee selber hat ab ca. 1986 den Vinyl Zipper für alle Hersteller zur Vorgabe gemacht] der Plastik Zipper ist sozusagen "Kanon". Alles in allem kann ich sagen, ich bin begeistert... Ich habe XL/long und das hatte ich bisher noch nie... ich finde long ein bisschen "cooler" als regular, und die anderen Hersteller bieten dies scheinbar nicht an...Die Qualität ist wie Bei Helikon Tex oder den alten Alphas... die Änderungen finde ich jetzt nicht so schwerwiegend... wer es authentisch will, muss halt nach einer origininal Militärjacke suchen... viel Glück beim Finden der benötigten Grösse... ;)

Note there are competitor brands but trust me…. True sizing and excellent quality,at par if not better than alpha industries, helikon Tex etc… trust me close your eyes and order while they last… if u not. Planning on layering then size down 1 size else stick to sizing chart

First of all. I’ve been looking for a tall version of an M65 for years now. This one fits great. I ordered a large tall. I’m 6’5” 225 long torso and arms and the jacket hits the right spots. The quality is impressive. I waited for it to go on sale for half price. Couldn’t be happier. It is quite warm especially when worn with a sweater under. Wore it today at minus 25 Celsius with a minus 40 wind chill and it held up and kept me toasty running in and out of stores. Will be recommending to friends.

Me quedó a la perfección y la calidad me parece acorde con el precio. Muy cómoda y se ve muy bien. Si vale la pena por lo que cuesta!