Highlights
Quality
This jacket was just what i was looking for seems to be made well and of good material not to heavy i ordered a large the sleev... Read More
The helikon-tex has all the features that i mentioned above, and needs no extra work, splendid !
It seems to be made well, has an inside liner on hat cones out and good that rolls up in the back and zipped when not using
The jacket needs some work:you have to sew on extra velcro at the end of the sleeves, because you can not adjust the closure fa... Read More
Price
If you want a m65 jacket, but do not need tigerstripes:i suggest the brand "brandit"-m65 jackets, available in a lot of colors,... Read More
For the ebay jacket l i have paid 94 euros.
For the rothco on amazon 140 euros.
For something to keep you warm on cold days and nights, still a good price.
Competitiveness
I could find only 2 , the rothco on amazon and a nameless brand (made in korea) on ebay uk.
I think rothco sizes are about the same as alpha gi issues.
If you want tigerstripes, the rothco is best choice, color much better, quality also.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I own a collection of 15 m65jackets so i have some knowledge and i was looking for a tigerstripe version of the m65 jacket
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I could find only 2 the rothco on amazon and a nameless brand made in korea on ebay uk
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Quality seems very nice the colors are close to the original apha industries see first photo on the right rothco is left
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
There are some minor differences smaller upper pockets different location of the epaulets etc
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Material is 55 cotton 45 polyester
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The jacket needs some workyou have to sew on extra velcro at the end of the sleeves because you can not adjust the closure far enough cold comes in
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Same for the collar needs also extra piece of velcro
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The drawcord at the hips is not elastic you should replace that with 4 mm elastic cord like the original