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IHM-27-OLV - Sateen M-65 Field Jacket - Olive

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    Paul9221
    啓蒙家
    Joined: 19 Apr 2011

    Yoink!  Got one!

    Blanket-line all the things!!!

    last edited by 18 Sept 2020, 15:19 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      Peter
      啓蒙家
      Joined: 6 Mar 2010

      @jothishan:

      Guys, so what is the conclusion! Is this Jacket suitable for western winter? With the IHSH- Wabash shirt underneath, can one withstand the cold temperatures between 1 and 5 °C? I know this is a subjective question, but just thought someone who already owns this would be able to share their experience!

      I'd definitely say no, not suitable for winter wear. It's a heavy jacket, don't get me wrong, but at the end of the day it's just cotton. I'm not sure about the sizing on this version, as I own the very first iteration, but the armpit area is pretty snug and it's not too comfortable to layer anything crazy underneath.

      It's a fantastic piece though, and living in Sweden I wear it from April throughout November and it has served me well for a number of years 🙂

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        the246guy
        Haraki san Prodigy
        Joined: 8 May 2016

        Thanks for the replies! I have a fair idea of what to expect with this jacket, but it is too tempting! I might get this one for Spring and Fall and look elsewhere Winter!

        Another question, how does this fade over time? Say after several washes? I'm sure it would look immaculately broken in and look even better than new. Can anyone that owns this throw your comments?

        IH-555N | IH-666S-21 | IH-777D | IH-666 XHS | IHG-035 | IHB-06 | IH-721-KHA
        IHSH-251 | IHSH-07 | IHSH-246 * 2

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          Giles
          IHUK Crew
          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

          You're right….

          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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            the246guy
            Haraki san Prodigy
            Joined: 8 May 2016

            @Giles:

            You're right….

            Pictures speak a thousand words!

            IH-555N | IH-666S-21 | IH-777D | IH-666 XHS | IHG-035 | IHB-06 | IH-721-KHA
            IHSH-251 | IHSH-07 | IHSH-246 * 2

            last edited by 18 Sept 2020, 19:10 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
            • O
              Occupant
              Joined: 8 Apr 2012

              The khaki lining is a nice, subtle improvement over the green from last year's run. I enjoy this jacket quite a bit - I've received many compliments.

              last edited by 18 Sept 2020, 21:39 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                the246guy
                Haraki san Prodigy
                Joined: 8 May 2016

                Couldn't resist! Copped it!

                IH-555N | IH-666S-21 | IH-777D | IH-666 XHS | IHG-035 | IHB-06 | IH-721-KHA
                IHSH-251 | IHSH-07 | IHSH-246 * 2

                last edited by 19 Sept 2020, 04:50 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  neph93
                  見習いボス
                  Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                  @jothishan:

                  Couldn't resist! Copped it!

                  Congratulations! I’m a little jealous [emoji1]

                  “Some of those that work forces
                  Are the same that burn crosses”

                  • Virginia Woolf
                  last edited by 19 Sept 2020, 10:55 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    the246guy
                    Haraki san Prodigy
                    Joined: 8 May 2016

                    @neph93:

                    Congratulations! I’m a little jealous [emoji1]

                    Just like me when I see your snaps wearing IH gear! Some of the best fits I have even seen!

                    IH-555N | IH-666S-21 | IH-777D | IH-666 XHS | IHG-035 | IHB-06 | IH-721-KHA
                    IHSH-251 | IHSH-07 | IHSH-246 * 2

                    last edited by 19 Sept 2020, 11:01 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      jbreitenbucher
                      Joined: 10 Jan 2016

                      I’m considering getting one of these in olive. I’m curious to see how they age. A quick glance didn’t seem to give any progression photos. What does it look like after two or three years of wear and say 15-20 washes? I’ve got a couple of vintage authentic military issue M65 jackets off ebay and really love how they have aged and would hope these age well.

                      @j_breitenbucher

                      last edited by 20 Sept 2020, 01:25 E 1 Reply Last reply 28 Oct 2024, 00:11 Reply Quote 0
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                        the246guy
                        Haraki san Prodigy
                        Joined: 8 May 2016

                        Exactly what I wanted to see before I pull the trigger, but since this is IH stuff, you are guaranteed that this is going to age much much better than anything else comparatively.

                        IH-555N | IH-666S-21 | IH-777D | IH-666 XHS | IHG-035 | IHB-06 | IH-721-KHA
                        IHSH-251 | IHSH-07 | IHSH-246 * 2

                        last edited by 20 Sept 2020, 03:58 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          joephoto
                          Raw and Unwashed
                          Joined: 2 Nov 2016

                          Just curious on sizing. My chest measurement is normally 49 across. I’m curious if anyone else in this range has got the jacket and if they went for the XXL. The XL seems like it would be too tight if I layered.

                          Ohhhhhh that constitutional stitching!

                          last edited by 20 Sept 2020, 07:39 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            AdamC
                            IHUK Crew
                            Joined: 12 Jan 2018

                            GA Pimpage

                            last edited by 22 Sept 2020, 11:45 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              Richardcard82
                              Raw and Unwashed
                              Joined: 17 Jun 2020

                              I'm in a dilemma guys, I have a similar jacket from Old Navy, which is also a military style jacket, Its a Large that measures 24.5 pit to pit which fits me fine. a little lose but with layering it will fit better, the XL for this jacket is the same measurement but I notice the sleeves would be too long. Even the Large has a pretty long sleeve. What should I do? lol. I could go with the Large I guess but i could probably only wear it with a light henley underneath, nothing too thick. Id love to be able to get the large, I have lost 40 pounds over quarantine and plan to lose another 18 pounds by end of the year, What would you guys suggest? The Large measures 47.4 if the measurements are correct and the XL is 49. about 1.5 inch difference. I think the sleeves on that XL will be too long for me as i'm not very tall I'm only 5'9

                              last edited by 23 Sept 2020, 03:16 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                the246guy
                                Haraki san Prodigy
                                Joined: 8 May 2016

                                Mine is arriving today! Eagerly looking forward to receiving them!

                                I went with the shirt size. I'm S on the IH shirts and went with the same for the jacket! Hope it fits and has enough room to layer something underneath!

                                IH-555N | IH-666S-21 | IH-777D | IH-666 XHS | IHG-035 | IHB-06 | IH-721-KHA
                                IHSH-251 | IHSH-07 | IHSH-246 * 2

                                last edited by 23 Sept 2020, 04:43 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  Cutlasshound
                                  見習いボス
                                  Joined: 28 Oct 2013

                                  @Richardcard82:

                                  I'm in a dilemma guys, I have a similar jacket from Old Navy, which is also a military style jacket, Its a Large that measures 24.5 pit to pit which fits me fine. a little lose but with layering it will fit better, the XL for this jacket is the same measurement but I notice the sleeves would be too long. Even the Large has a pretty long sleeve. What should I do? lol. I could go with the Large I guess but i could probably only wear it with a light henley underneath, nothing too thick. Id love to be able to get the large, I have lost 40 pounds over quarantine and plan to lose another 18 pounds by end of the year, What would you guys suggest? The Large measures 47.4 if the measurements are correct and the XL is 49. about 1.5 inch difference. I think the sleeves on that XL will be too long for me as i'm not very tall I'm only 5'9

                                  Daft question. How long are your arms?

                                  Im only 5’9” and the sleeves on my version of this (model from two years ago I think) are fine.

                                  I take the sage IH advice and measure the arms of an existing garment that you own/like and take that into consideration.

                                  On the basis that you are going to use this as a winter garment, I would probably go with the XL if intending to layer. I have sized down on m65s before but have always found myself going for the larger ones I own due to extra room for movement/ability to later. Also, you will need to take the lining into consideration re the P2P measurements.

                                  Also, if you are based in the UK you could always possibly go to Gosport and try on.

                                  On a side note, IH version is the best iteration of the M65 I have owned/handled and imo better than Buzz/RMc/all the Maharishi ones I have owned.

                                  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                                  I ain't got time to bleed.

                                  last edited by 23 Sept 2020, 07:04 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    the246guy
                                    Haraki san Prodigy
                                    Joined: 8 May 2016

                                    As I'm typing this, I'm wearing this! What a beauty this jacket is! A few things that stand out for me:

                                    1. Impeccable quality, really well made!
                                    2. The side pockets are more than perfect. Thank goodness the pockets are on the side and inclined!

                                    Things that might have been better:

                                    1. An inner removable liner like the Rothco M65 would have meant for me that I would only need this one-and-only jacket for all seasons
                                    2. The engage and dis-engage the zipper is something that I should get used to but not a deal breaker per se

                                    The sleeve length is for now perfect (remember I have monkey arms), but if it shrinks after several washes I don't know how to deal with it. I hope it does not!

                                    Overall, I like this one and this is my first ever quality jacket that I have ever purchased!

                                    Any by the way, the Olive goes perfect with my every day carry, the Filson 257 in Otter Green!  😃

                                    IH-555N | IH-666S-21 | IH-777D | IH-666 XHS | IHG-035 | IHB-06 | IH-721-KHA
                                    IHSH-251 | IHSH-07 | IHSH-246 * 2

                                    last edited by 23 Sept 2020, 10:28 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      Giles
                                      IHUK Crew
                                      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                      @jothishan:

                                      Things that might have been better:

                                      1. An inner removable liner like the Rothco M65 would have meant for me that I would only need this one-and-only jacket for all seasons

                                      @Giles:

                                      @Slick66:

                                      Does this jacket take a liner?

                                      Nope.

                                      H once told me he was going to offer an optional liner.  I said, 'and what the fuck are you going to to do with all the liners that no one decided they wanted, but we have made,  at the end of the season?'

                                      He gave me a sage look and said "no optional liners"…...

                                      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

                                      last edited by 23 Sept 2020, 13:05 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        Richardcard82
                                        Raw and Unwashed
                                        Joined: 17 Jun 2020

                                        @Cutlasshound:

                                        @Richardcard82:

                                        I'm in a dilemma guys, I have a similar jacket from Old Navy, which is also a military style jacket, Its a Large that measures 24.5 pit to pit which fits me fine. a little lose but with layering it will fit better, the XL for this jacket is the same measurement but I notice the sleeves would be too long. Even the Large has a pretty long sleeve. What should I do? lol. I could go with the Large I guess but i could probably only wear it with a light henley underneath, nothing too thick. Id love to be able to get the large, I have lost 40 pounds over quarantine and plan to lose another 18 pounds by end of the year, What would you guys suggest? The Large measures 47.4 if the measurements are correct and the XL is 49. about 1.5 inch difference. I think the sleeves on that XL will be too long for me as i'm not very tall I'm only 5'9

                                        Daft question. How long are your arms?

                                        Im only 5’9” and the sleeves on my version of this (model from two years ago I think) are fine.

                                        I take the sage IH advice and measure the arms of an existing garment that you own/like and take that into consideration.

                                        On the basis that you are going to use this as a winter garment, I would probably go with the XL if intending to layer. I have sized down on m65s before but have always found myself going for the larger ones I own due to extra room for movement/ability to later. Also, you will need to take the lining into consideration re the P2P measurements.

                                        Also, if you are based in the UK you could always possibly go to Gosport and try on.

                                        On a side note, IH version is the best iteration of the M65 I have owned/handled and imo better than Buzz/RMc/all the Maharishi ones I have owned.

                                        Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                                        I figured it out!

                                        I own the Corduroy Modified Type III Jacket - Khaki
                                        IHJ-69-KHA in size XXXL which comparing them to the M65 in size Large its damn near identical. And since my weight loss the jacket is now more loose on me so even layering it with the Ultra Heavy Flannel Crazy Check Work Shirt Navy that I own its still decent room, the arm length is the same which still fits me a little long due to my short arms but its not a huge deal. The Large is definitely my size for this one

                                        My arms are around 26inches if you were wondering. My chest now measures 44inches

                                        I'm probably going to cop that black one too! Its too tempting not to get both lol

                                        last edited by 23 Sept 2020, 15:41 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                        • SmiladonS
                                          Smiladon
                                          Raw and Unwashed
                                          Joined: 1 Oct 2019

                                          @jothishan:

                                          Guys, so what is the conclusion! Is this Jacket suitable for western winter? With the IHSH- Wabash shirt underneath, can one withstand the cold temperatures between 1 and 5 °C? I know this is a subjective question, but just thought someone who already owns this would be able to share their experience!

                                          I own a denim version of this Jacket and wear it with my wabash CPO shirt all the time in 1-2 degrees C. I't a wonderful outer layer. I also wear it with my IH primaloft Shirt Jac CPO during - temps.

                                          “Life is too short to be taken seriously.”
                                          -me
                                          IG = 6foot7ifitmatters

                                          last edited by 23 Sept 2020, 21:54 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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