The big inner shoulderpocket is for the rainponcho who is made of the same material like the armprotection on the jacket. For this the jacket don't have to be waterprooved!
@sismo5773
3 жыл бұрын
If you fill all those pockets, and the bag, put them on and go for a very challenging walk, on your return you will have developed great empathy for beasts of burden 🦙🐎🐪🐂🐘 Interested to see the dye results.
@frogmaster83
3 жыл бұрын
Quite happy with it so far. 😁
@paulaboyland2946
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jim Bob, looking forward to seeing how your Swiss army jack will turn out after you have dyed it, great video 😊💝🏴 Xxxx
@frogmaster83
3 жыл бұрын
Did it the other day, I am quite happy with the result. 👍😎
@scottysurvival
3 жыл бұрын
That is one of my favorite jackets. Very interesting. I really like the thought they put behind this. I do look forward to seeing you use it and what you do with it. It's to bad the screen is missing though. Mine has the screen, but I don't think I would ever have to use it. I had Angell seen me on some extra length fabric from a m70 shirt uniform on the arms as they were to shirt for me. Worked out well. I have the pants/bibs they were shory so angell sewn on extra length on straps seem to help. Mi e is size 56. They are hard to find the right size. Thanks for sharing mate. Look forward to it. Take care😃
@frogmaster83
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching my friend. 👍
@treksntarps
3 жыл бұрын
Very informative, thanks for sharing . Will be interesting to see you testing it out and seeing what you can carry in it 👍
@frogmaster83
3 жыл бұрын
We will see how it goes. I am thinking about doing a overnight with it, with just what I can get in the pockets. 😂
@treksntarps
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds good I'll keep my eye out for that one , take care 👍
@swalker157
2 жыл бұрын
The 3/4 zipper is for when you take a leak.
@frogmaster83
2 жыл бұрын
Could well be. The jacket is not long enough for it to be a problem for me. 👍
@shala_shashka
2 жыл бұрын
I own one and it does come in handy if I need to go. If that’s actually the purpose it’s a great design lol
@swalker157
2 жыл бұрын
@@shala_shashka it is, since it’s a lbe and a jacket you can’t easily hold it apart to piss when it’s full of stuff.
@RambloManiacs
3 жыл бұрын
Gotta love an army jacket. Careful with the waterproofing, it can really reduce breathability. I like this project of yours. Be a shame to lose that crazy camo though
@frogmaster83
3 жыл бұрын
I am going to use some Nikwax. I have used it before and works well without affecting the material too much.
@casualcamping3776
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent garment review
@frogmaster83
3 жыл бұрын
Thankyou my friend. 👍
@theurbansurvivalist1141
3 жыл бұрын
Good jacket review mate 👍
@frogmaster83
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave. 😎
@lisakado
Жыл бұрын
I'd heard that the veil is supposed to offer some concealment vs. infrared detection, but I have no way to test this. Apparently people would often remove it so jackets that were issued might not have one. I'm thinking of getting one of those jackets and maybe cutting down a proper bug net and installing it (I'm in Canada where the insects are more aggressive ... my uncle used to live in Switzerland and had a camping trailer that did not have bug screens, which surprised my parents greatly). I might also remove the sleeves to make a cargo vest -- would only lose that one small pocket on the left sleeve, and it would be more versatile that way. I could even try to install snaps and make the sleeves detachable that way.
@frogmaster83
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like an interesting project. They are nice and cheap, so no real problem making a few changes.
@MetallicrealitE
3 жыл бұрын
I am looking forward to seeing this completed :)
@frogmaster83
3 жыл бұрын
Colour has changed now. 😁
@MetallicrealitE
3 жыл бұрын
@@frogmaster83 did the dye job work out as u wanted?
@frogmaster83
3 жыл бұрын
@@MetallicrealitE Yes quite happy with it at the moment, but may take it down another shade yet.
@MetallicrealitE
3 жыл бұрын
@@frogmaster83When you do your next vid on it please remember to do before and after (and maybe an inbetween) shots, it would be good to see the variation :)
@xix94
Жыл бұрын
I have one amazing love the 10 pockets I use the back pocket to put my poncho in I love all the pockets had them at bursting point and they never ripped
@frogmaster83
Жыл бұрын
They are really well made. Only thing I have had to do is replace the zip, and that was my fault.
@xix94
Жыл бұрын
What did you do to the zip
@frogmaster83
Жыл бұрын
@@xix94 washed it with the zip done up. The force pulled a few teeth out. 😒
@moocher7336
3 жыл бұрын
Quality jacket @jimbob it is the original pattern and goes way back to the SS Wehrmacht. The Swiss reintroduced it
@frogmaster83
3 жыл бұрын
I believe they changed the colours a bit from the original German pattern. The have tinkered with the Swiss one a few times. I believe this is the early 70's print.
@ironwolf1799
9 ай бұрын
I’ve been wondering what it would be like to wax one of these coats
@frogmaster83
9 ай бұрын
I did mine with a wash in water proofer. Its now shower proof but not sure what it would be like if it was really wet.
@shala_shashka
2 жыл бұрын
Just a quick heads up, if you do find a pack that isn’t modified, the little springs that are on the clips of the pack are usually broken or missing. Nothing a pair of pliers can’t fix though.
@frogmaster83
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the heads up. 👍👍
@torsten4757
3 жыл бұрын
The straps from the backpack are actual cut off from a load bearing harness from German Bundeswehr webbing. So here is Swiss Army gear and German Army gear mixed. Regards from Germany, Torsten
@frogmaster83
3 жыл бұрын
I see, that makes sense. Will have to shorten them a bit so it actually works for me. JB.
@armedpatriot8611
3 жыл бұрын
👍
@soggz4246
Жыл бұрын
Hi Jim. Hope your feeling good. Where did you get that from? Looks great. I can imagine it would blend in to the woods here in Somerset this time of year, as all the trees still have leaves on! Even saw a bumble bee yesterday! I have the M83 jacket like that,but it only has 2 front top pockets and is known as the field jacket. Would like one like that though,with the rucksack. Great for hammock camping, I would imagine. All the best.👍🏾🇬🇧🏕
@@frogmaster83 Thanks. I have seen these from these sellers. They have all been repaired but I am looking for a Supergrade one. Thanks anyway. All the best.👍🏾🇬🇧🏕
@paulburke6515
Жыл бұрын
@Soggz this place have ordered one in for me.
@sebastianforbes1
3 жыл бұрын
would be interesting to see if wash-in Nikwax can add any value to this jacket ?..
@frogmaster83
3 жыл бұрын
Yes I plan to use Nikwax at some point. 👍
@TheGreasyCamper
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve got this jacket and the trousers, but I got the sizing wrong and they don’t fit me 😞, do you need the trousers?
@frogmaster83
3 жыл бұрын
Depends on the size my friend.
@TheGreasyCamper
3 жыл бұрын
Jim-Bob's Adventures & Kit. I’ll have to give them a measure and let you know
@furion3555
3 жыл бұрын
The shop that supplied mine said it was a sniper vail.
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