"Original" M-65 Field Jacket

The last three hunting seasons I’ve been using two jackets from 5.11 . Got them both at the Vegas store one in Olive and the other in grey camo. The latter is my go to for walking Stalking in the thorns or thick bush. The olive one is my “evening” jacket around the fire it has ample pockets and a drawstring waist. Not sure what an M65 is but this one looks like it came from an episode of MASH.
 
This is certainly under the correct category. Those field jackets were a joke. I still have one of mine from early seventies. And I'm sure I can still wear it. Should let my grandson have it. They were cold on a hot summer day.
Well, you're from "up north" so you HAVE to know what works in real cold. We just don't get that much challenge from cold down here, tho when we do, it catches you off guard and really freezes your tail off.
BTW--have that exact Browning game vest; love it.
 
I wear an M-65 Field Jacket w/liner every time I hunt in Maine. Never need to empty the pockets if goes back into a black contractor bag until the next year. Got it at a flea market for $55 some 20+ years ago. It's the old woodland camo pattern. I don't change much over the years.

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The only good thing I remember about my OD green field jacket is that the pockets would hold 4 full wine bottles picked up at wine festivals in Germany and France. The red was delicious with yager schnitzel.
 

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