If you don’t like the hood in the Belgian M64 coat , here you have the same garment but with a hood that you can hide. It could be described as the Belgian cousin of the legendary American M65 jacket: a really rugged all-season field jacket with numerous pockets.
The M64 field jacket is unlined, which is great as this means you can use it in both cold and warmer weather. When it gets cold, you just wear a sweater underneath, and that´s it. The fit can be adjusted using the velcro cuffs and drawstrings in the waist and hem. The front buttons up, and the buttons are covered by a velcro storm flap. Covering the shoulders and some of the back, there is a waterproof fabric hidden between the other layers. This hidden fabric can rustle, as it's old. The rustling might go away in use when the fabric becomes creased enough. We're not sure.
Four pockets on the front, all closed by very secure velcro flaps. A large poacher's pocket in the lower back adds some extra space to stuff any bulkier items. No hood that is always visible. Instead, there is a small pocket where you can tuck away the thin hood.
Used Belgian military surplus. The colors can be a bit faded, and some minor repairs may have been done to some of the jackets, but overall, these are in very good shape for their age. Some seem completely unused. Also, some of these do have a bit of a warehouse smell to them, which may be a problem for those with sensitive noses. You can get rid of it by airing these out properly.
R. W.