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Belgian M64 parka, surplus
The Belgian M64 parka could be described as the Belgian cousin of the legendary American M65 jacket: a rugged all-season field jacket with numerous pockets and a proper hood to cover the head.
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The Belgian M64 parka could be described as the Belgian cousin of the legendary American M65 jacket: a rugged all-season field jacket with numerous pockets and a proper hood to cover the head.
The M64 parka is unlined, which is great as this means you can use it in both cold and warmer weather. When it gets cold, you just wear a sweater underneath, and that´s it. The generous hood offers great protection from wind and rain, again perfect for various weathers. The fit can be adjusted using the velcro cuffs and drawstrings in the waist and hem. The front buttons up, and the buttons are covered by a velcro storm flap. Covering the shoulders and some of the back is a waterproof fabric hidden between the other layers. This fabric will rustle, as it's old. The rustling might go away in use when the fabric becomes creased enough. We're not sure.
Four pockets on the front, all closed by very secure velcro flaps. A large poacher's pocket in the lower back adds some extra space to stuff any bulkier items.
And OH YES, this jacket has a crotch strap! Naturally, you don´t need to use it, and you can even cut it off, but it´s still good to know the Belgians thought it would be useful.
Sizing
Sized according to user height and chest, it can´t get any simpler than this! The funny number & letter combo is just the Belgian size code. By picking the parka with your measurements, you have room to fit warm stuff underneath.
Used military surplus
The colors can be a bit faded, and some minor repairs may have been done to some of the jackets, but overall these are in OK serviceable shape. Also, these do have a bit of a warehouse smell to them. This will be a problem for those with sensitive noses. The smell will dissipate with use in time.
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Riccardo R. 01.07.2016 (Edited 01.07.2016)
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Pete M. 07.07.2016 (Edited 15.07.2016)
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Sami K. 20.08.2016 (Edited 01.09.2016)
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Ville L. 22.08.2016 (Edited 02.09.2016)
Malli tuntuisi sopivan enemmän vatsakkaalle kuin hartiakkaalle, jos omaa leveät hartiat, kannattaa ehkä ottaa pykälää isompi kuin mitä rinnanympärys sanoo.
Parin kympin hintaisena oikein mainion tuntuinen ostos. Tosin arkitakkina toivoisi vetoketjua, lämmittelytaskua ja povaria, mut kaikkea ei voi saada ja aina voi mennä metsään häpeämään.
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Sean L. 14.11.2016 (Edited 18.11.2016)
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David G. 14.11.2016 (Edited 18.11.2016)
The jackets are fairly heavily used but have minimal damage if any and where there is have been professionally repaired (at least on the two I got). Definitely up there for one to get if your after a jacket that can take a beating, don't be fooled by the flat front to the pockets they're just the other way round from most standard ones in that the expansive content holding aspect of it is on the inside.
The only downfall to these I think is the button closure on the front, that needs swapping out for a zip in my opinion.
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Jake T. 24.11.2016 (Edited 28.11.2016)
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David S. 09.01.2017 (Edited 12.11.2017)
Measurement is essential before you buy. I got the 3B (170-180 / 95-105 cm) size, though my chest is 115 cm (but I have ~10 cm outer winter fat layer a.t.m.) :-) This jacket is perfect for my height ~178 cm and my chest size, I have average/broad shoulders, the jacket with a sweater fits tightly (elegantly) and comfortably.
It seems totally OK for everyday usage too, practically elegant look. Not military style (it is fine). I bet it is not too warm wearing on a short sleeved cotton t-shirt up to +15-18 degree celsius (during european autumn/spring), also with a nice thicker sweater it seems good for winter around -5 -10 degree celsius as well (in urban situations).
Update: I ordered antoher one just in case every shop in the world runs out of this fine hooded jacket. I did research on the net and it seems this is a paratrooper parka, now the scrotch strap makes sense in this case! Still thinking about ordering a third one, that would keep me covered for the next 20 years or more. :-)
About deteriorating inner material hidden in the dual layer part of the chest/shoulders/back area inside the jacket: first order was not peeling off, second order was peeling quite a bit after the first wash, it disappeared after second wash. At the moment both are fine. I got soaking-dripping wet rain with the second peeling one, like standing/walking in extremely heavy rain for 50 mins. Yes this parka is not waterproof at all, but chest part and top part of back was still warm of my body, so that material inside still works as a more-or-less waterproof layer! Actually the old green belgian trouser (with one cargo pocket and hand warmer slots instead of real pockets) have the same material in the knee area and you can kneel while work on wet grass after rain and it will not soak as well! So it works, but old school. :-D
The warehouse smell, it is there and hits brutally! The best method is to soak it in Febreze spray, when it dries the Febreze will break down 90% of stink-molecules, this takes a few days. After it you can wash like every other material, don't go above 40 Celsius degree, I think it can shrink a few % if you wash above 60 C! The rest of the smell will be decomposed by fresh air and sunshine (basically just start to wear it). Both of mine were treated like this and the smell is 99% gone, the left over 1% is actually very pleasant and proof for original and proper military gear.
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Jean-François G. 28.02.2017
This is the only downside I have, otherwise your prices and quality, the descriptions are very good.
An extraordinary site.
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