M-65 Style Jacket Suggestions

[Johnnyscans]

So i was at UO this weekend and came across this jacket
http://images.urbanoutfitters.com/is...36_b?$magnify$
I really like the style, and when I sized down it really doesn't look as bulky as it does in that picture.

My question, does anyone have any suggestions for a M-65 style jacket like this one?
I'm looking for something with a canvas like material, price 100-200$ish?

I wouldn't mind spending more if the quality was there. The ones on the military surplus sites seem to be made of that nylon like ripstop, and everything military issue seems to run huge.

 

[pg600rr]

there has gotta be an m-65 post somewhere on here, did you try a search? i think I remeber a long thread about m-65 jackets not too long ago but i could be wrong...

 

[Johnnyscans]

when posting the most recent thread that came up as similar was from 2007.

figured there must be new jackets released over the past year

 

[pg600rr]

oh didnt know it was that far back, i would be interested to know as well

 

[Notreknip]

I like this one at Context, but the current sizing is very limited. http://www.contextclothing.com/item.php?id=552

 

[MCsommerreid]

Get a real M-65 from an army surplus outfit.

 

[Johnnyscans]

all the surplus websites seem to have some tacky reproductions, any idea on where to get the real thing

 

[redgrail]

Originally Posted by Johnnyscans

all the surplus websites seem to have some tacky reproductions, any idea on where to get the real thing
Golden Manufacturing makes the actual M65 for the DoD. http://www.goldenmanufacturing.com/ Call them up. Made in the USA.

 

[MCsommerreid]

Originally Posted by redgrail

Golden Manufacturing makes the actual M65 for the DoD.
http://www.goldenmanufacturing.com/
Call them up.
Made in the USA.

Impregnated canvas, giant zippers, huge buttons everywhere, down button in liners, velcro everything, and giant air pockets. Epic freezing winter clothing.

 

[gawkrodger]

unless you're looking at NDG prices then I also agree with the surplus vote

 

[pg600rr]

i got this pic off one of the threads on here but now cannot find it so i dont know who makes it

 

[garmentmerchant]

Whatever you do dont be someone who pays $200 for a freaking m-65 field jacket. Guys who were in service hate these things it is the most useless piece of garbage you are issued, but man have they came back in style.

 

[robbie]

I am not super familiar with NY geography... but there are 8 million people in NYC, I guarantee if you go to 4-5 thrift stores you are bound to find an m-65.

 

[JTA]

If you are looking for slim fit M-65 style jacket then go with fashion brand otherwise go with military repro.

Japanese brands as Hare, Wjk tend to make good slim fit M-65 style jacket.

 

[pg600rr]

Originally Posted by JTA

If you are looking for slim fit M-65 style jacket then go with fashion brand otherwise go with military repro.

Japanese brands as Hare, Wjk tend to make good slim fit M-65 style jacket.

what is Wjk? and are either sold online?