Multicam Coat.

[sean c]

Hi All, After browsing the UKV shoot pics Ive really started to like the Multicam pattern over DPM so i fancy getting a coat in the pattern.

 

I've done some searching on various sites but i cant really find what im after. I'm looking for something on the lines of a deerhunter montana jacket i.e. with the removable fleece inside but in the above pattern.

 

Anybody got any ideas where i can find one if not any recommendations for a alternative.

 

Cheers,

Sean.

[Barrelsniffer]

Hi All, After browsing the UKV shoot pics Ive really started to like the Multicam pattern over DPM so i fancy getting a coat in the pattern.

 

I've done some searching on various sites but i cant really find what im after. I'm looking for something on the lines of a deerhunter montana jacket i.e. with the removable fleece inside but in the above pattern.

 

Anybody got any ideas where i can find one if not any recommendations for a alternative.

 

Cheers,

Sean.

 

 

Why not just get a multicam british army smock same as what lads on the shoot are wearing ?

[sean c]

Good point.

[terryh]

Also look under the Polish 'Gromcam'which is similar. e.g. http://www.combatservicesupport.co.uk/product/12778/camogrom_multicam_multiterrain/camogrom_multicam_multi_terrain_field_parka_smock.html

 

Brgds Terry

[LONG RANGE CAPT]

Hi Sean,

 

Well worth getting, point to note as of next year all DPM stops getting issued and is completely replaced by MTP.

 

I rate MTP seems to blend in well.

 

 

Kind Regards

 

Rob

[sean c]

Thanks for the replys Chaps.

[LONG RANGE CAPT]

Thanks for the replys Chaps.

 

Hi Sean,

 

Just had a look on e-bay loads on there.

 

And at good money.

 

 

Kind Regards

 

 

Rob

[brown dog]

Sean,

 

Yup, multicam is an invisibility cloak. Why it took so long for us to get something that isn’t too dark is beyond me; I and many others have spent 20+ years saying ‘DPM is too dark'. At distance you may as well be wearing black as the dark colours ‘blob out’. (It’s great if you want to hide in a holly bush or fir tree though!). Standard desert cam is more effective on grassland. All that had to be done to standard DPM was to take the black and dark brown off it and replace it with lighter colours. They looked at that but went for the multicam; clever for a change because it’s there and it works; stupid because we managed to pay crye a licence fee for our own version –don’t understand how someone can ‘own’ a set of colours – nor do the Poles

 

Anyway, if you’re looking for something more technical than a cotton smock, and something that looks a little less like you're about to storm something, look at(now, outdoor coat fetishists, don’t follow these links if you don’t want a cash haemorrhage) snugpak.

They now do all their softies and pile jackets in multicam: http://www.snugpak.com/index.php?MenuID=93-99&ItemID=107

 

If you want the full mountain technical ‘ish’ and massive cash haemorrhage; look at arcteryx leaf

http://leaf.arcteryx.com/Product.aspx?EN/Mens/Combat-Jacket-Patterned---BERRY

you can find it in UK http://www.levelpeaks.com/

 

If you're happy with wetproof, breathable and a bit crunchy; google “ECWCS gen 2”

[Dan534]

Sean,

 

Yup, multicam is an invisibility cloak. Why it took so long for us to get something that isn’t too dark is beyond me; I and many others have spent 20+ years saying ‘DPM is too dark'. At distance you may as well be wearing black as the dark colours ‘blob out’. (It’s great if you want to hide in a holly bush or fir tree though!). Standard desert cam is more effective on grassland. All that had to be done to standard DPM was to take the black and dark brown off it and replace it with lighter colours. They looked at that but went for the multicam; clever for a change because it’s there and it works; stupid because we managed to pay crye a licence fee for our own version –don’t understand how someone can ‘own’ a set of colours – nor do the Poles

 

Anyway, if you’re looking for something more technical than a cotton smock, and something that looks a little less like you're about to storm something, look at(now, outdoor coat fetishists, don’t follow these links if you don’t want a cash haemorrhage) snugpak.

They now do all their softies and pile jackets in multicam: http://www.snugpak.com/index.php?MenuID=93-99&ItemID=107

 

If you want the full mountain technical ‘ish’ and massive cash haemorrhage; look at arcteryx leaf

http://leaf.arcteryx.com/Product.aspx?EN/Mens/Combat-Jacket-Patterned---BERRY

you can find it in UK http://www.levelpeaks.com/

 

If you're happy with wetproof, breathable and a bit crunchy; google “ECWCS gen 2”

 

 

Oh for God sake Matt! What did you have to post that link for!

Thanks a lot!

[LONG RANGE CAPT]

Oh for God sake Matt! Why did you have to post that link for!

Thanks a lot!

 

I think I can see your wallet emptying again

 

Or you could wait till next year for your issue, if you cant wait till then - check out e-bay !!!

 

 

Regards

 

Rob

[Dan534]

I think I can see your wallet emptying again

 

Or you could wait till next year for your issue, if you cant wait till then - check out e-bay !!!

 

 

Regards

 

Rob

 

 

I'm a poor member of the ranks, remember that!!

[Ronin]

Arc-teryx clothing is good kit.

 

 

Not got any of the LEAF gear but have a few basic items - T shirts, fleece etc - good hardwearing stuff. If spendy....

[Dan534]

Arc-teryx clothing is good kit.

 

 

Not got any of the LEAF gear but have a few basic items - T shirts, fleece etc - good hardwearing stuff. If spendy....

 

 

 

 

It is good stuff, never pay full price for it though. Sizing is very "lanky", or athletic as I like to call it.

[sean c]

Thanks for the suggestions there's a few to ponder over there.

[lancslad]

Thanks for the suggestions there's a few to ponder over there.

 

 

Try www.military1st.co.uk

 

have a look at their ECWS multi cam stuff...

 

I just got a load of gear from there, quick service and happy with the gear.

 

 

http://www.military1st.co.uk/products/clothing-jackets-and-coats-ecwcs/ku-ec2-nl-14-helikon-ecwcs-parka-generation-ii-multicam.html

[lancslad]

does that price tag on that leaf jacket say 500 quid................WTF...

[sean c]

Try www.military1st.co.uk

 

have a look at their ECWS multi cam stuff...

 

I just got a load of gear from there, quick service and happy with the gear.

 

 

http://www.military1st.co.uk/products/clothing-jackets-and-coats-ecwcs/ku-ec2-nl-14-helikon-ecwcs-parka-generation-ii-multicam.html

 

Just been looking on there following BD's ECWCS suggestion. It looks like what im after.

[John MH]

Just been looking on there following BD's ECWCS suggestion. It looks like what im after.

 

Beware, they are not the genuine USGI article but a copy probably made in Asia much like the True Spec stuff. Genuine USGU ECWCS and APECS is Goretex.

[brown dog]

Beware, they are not the genuine USGI article but a copy probably made in Asia much like the True Spec stuff. Genuine USGU ECWCS and APECS is Goretex.

 

Just want to point out that I linked mentioned the ECWCS Gen 2. Things may well have changed since I last walked around a p/x clothing store, but I remember brands from US Cavalry like tru-spec and propper as being what was on sale. Left me not really sure what is 'US Issue'; as they seem to buy all their clothing with an allowance. [For eg: Propper ECWCS Gen 2 Goretex US made, for $20 less they offer the same coat non-US made: https://www.epropper.com/products/57/productgroup/8/Gen2_Parka_-_Made_in_USA.htm ]

 

Regardless of that, I'm not sure what credibility 'issue' bestows; Brit 'issue' waterproof anyone?

MVP not goretex and I doubt it's made in UK.

Rather like civvies paying over the odds for anything 'issue' it's all stuff that's been made by the lowest bidder, it's naive to think that 'issue' equates to 'quality' .

Remember the furore when the US changed the Army beret colour to black (previously the preserve of Rangers) in order that they could buy them from China? 'issue' means little.

 

Do I wear my issue MVP waterproof Hill stalking? No

[John MH]

Just want to point out that I linked mentioned the ECWCS Gen 2. Things may well have changed since I last walked around a p/x clothing store, but I remember brands from US Cavalry like tru-spec and propper as being what was on sale. Left me not really sure what is 'US Issue'; as they seem to buy all their clothing with an allowance. [For eg: Propper ECWCS Gen 2 Goretex US made, for $20 less they offer the same coat non-US made: https://www.epropper.com/products/57/productgroup/8/Gen2_Parka_-_Made_in_USA.htm ]

 

Regardless of that, I'm not sure what credibility 'issue' bestows; Brit 'issue' waterproof anyone?

MVP not goretex and I doubt it's made in UK.

Rather like civvies paying over the odds for anything 'issue' it's all stuff that's been made by the lowest bidder, it's naive to think that 'issue' equates to 'quality' .

Remember the furore when the US changed the Army beret colour to black (previously the preserve of Rangers) in order that they could buy them from China? 'issue' means little.

 

Do I wear my issue MVP waterproof Hill stalking? No

 

 

The Propper ECWCS and APECS stuff is usually Gore-Tex and carries "Gore-Tex" TM labels, the budget "True-Spec" MVP stuff is like our DPM Issue shite. Basically if its really cheap its not Gore-Tex.