St. Charles, MO -(AmmoLand.com)- As a Department of Defense supplier for almost 50 years, Propper knows a thing or two about making tough, dependable gear for the U.S. Military.
Now Propper has reintroduced one of the most iconic pieces of U.S. Military outerwear – the M-65 Field Coat.
The M-65 was adopted by the U.S. Army and Marine Corps in 1965 as a major upgrade to the coat issued at the time. It incorporated several new design features that made it a success: the 50/50 NYCO Sateen fabric provided superior weather protection, the integrated and storable hood was revolutionary at the time, and the removable quilted liner helped to make it a versatile piece for all climates.
Propper’s M-65 is available in the classic olive as well as black and woodland camo. It’s attractively priced at $89.99 MSRP and can be found at authorized Propper retailers.
Learn more about the M-65 at Propper.com.
Features:
- 50% nylon / 50% cotton sateen
- Built from military specification
- DWR (durable water repellent) finish repels stains and liquids
- Button-in removable liner provides insulation
- Packable hood stows in collar
- Shoulder epaulets
- Four-pocket front with snap closure
- Zippered front with storm flap
- Adjustable drawstring waist and hem
- Bi-swing shoulders for enhanced movement
- Hook and loop adjustable cuffs
The M-65 was such a success that it became part of America’s popular culture. It’s been seen on TV and movies for years including being worn by Robert Di Nero in “Taxi Driver”, Al Pacino in “Serpico”, and Sylvester Stallone in “First Blood”.
About Propper:
Making tactical gear with a purpose has been a way of life for Propper, since their U.S. Navy contract in 1967. Today, Propper designs and manufactures tactical clothing and gear that keeps military, law enforcement, and public safety professionals protected whether they’re in the service, on the job, or off for the weekend.
For more information, visit: www.propper.com.
Well glad I didn’t toss my OG107 and Woodland ones on ebay.
I still have a couple of sets that are STILL starched and hanging in the closet, with field jacket. :^)
I went to a nightclub soon after my active duty release back in 1970. It was winter so I wore my field jacket, which had my BRO patch, my name tag and my CIB all stitched in black on olive background. I hung that coat up thinking the REMFs could be trusted, at least so far they wouldn’t f— with my jacket.
Don’t you know the coat wasn’t there went I went to retrieve it when leaving. Son of a bitching f—ing thieving no good never been nowhere, near seen shit jerk off, stole my field jacket!!!
I’m not laughing about the loss of your M65, but I haven’t heard or used the term REMF in a long while. And it was funny. Damn cheese dick daisy chain civilians.