Belgian parka, M88, olive drab, surplus

28,99 €
4.8(14)
Product description

Once again an army quality article for the kind of cash you find crammed in the bottom of your pocket after a wet night downtown. This Belgian parka isn't too warry looking at all, blending in fine with a civilian wardrobe while offering the wearer quality seldom seen in regular clothing stores.

All in all, a very typical rock-solid army green parka:

  • Stow-away hood hidden in the collar.
  • Four front pockets, one inside pocket.
  • Drawcord tightening at the waist. The drawcord might also be missing.
  • Light cotton lining.
  • Belgian national insigina on the sleeves (not always). If you really hate the nation, you can carefully remove them.

Now, because we are talking about genuine army stuff, the fabric is made for proper use. Keeps the wind out wonderfully and will stand a light rain shower without getting soaked. It's probably polycotton blend, the tags advise washing at 60°C / 140°F.

Sizing

Sizes are given in centimeters, first up is user height, then chest circumference. If you use inches, divide the centimeter sizes by 2,54, or use our handy converter. While these have some room for warm clothing worn underneath, they are not overly baggy.

Here are the measured sleeve lengths (shoulder seam to cuff) for each size:

  • S: 61 cm
  • M: 63 cm
  • L: 65 cm
  • EL: 67 cm
  • EEL: 69 cm

Condition

All in nice, used shape, completely serviceable. There might occasionally be a slightly musty warehouse smell, and it will go away in use after a while.

Reviews
4.8(14)

Serhan T.

06.10.2017Verified purchase
This was my second Varusteleka piece... Oh boy doesn't time flies. Anyways, I wear it happily, except the hood that you have to tighten and knot the strings, something I personally hate to do. It works on cold, not tested on snowy weather yet.

William P.

04.10.2017Verified purchase
They run small, so get at least 1 size larger (probably 2). If you know the cowboy drover coat, these are very similar. Great outer layer when you have on wool or fleece.

David S.

18.09.2017Verified purchase
I have one, fits perfectly if you choose based on your size measured properly. Mine fits and feels spot on. This coat is a real hidden gem here. No one can tell it is military made (not a pro or con), it is that ageless shaped coat you know, never can spot the decade of originating fashion trend or country. While trends come and fly this coat will stay forever as a damn sturdy and very confortabe good loking gear. Wear with black cotton hoodie and you are ready to hit major metal music clubs or wear a cotton shirt under it and you are ready to hang out with friends in the city, go for a nice dinner. Actually it is so comfy you can choose this for hiking or just buy one for the purpose of taking a longer walk with your doggo. Whatever, price/value is unbeatable here. It has an inner cotton layer, probably too warm coat above 17-20 degree celsius. I modified mine, removed hoodie completely, now neck part is thinner, overall better shaped. I treated it with febreze once, heavy odour mitigated by 90%.