The other reviews should give it away but this jacket fits gigantic. I usually fit perfectly into XL/XXL at Banana Republic/J. Crew outerwear but even the Large M-65 left enough room to consider a downsizing; I could definitely fit into a M-65 medium. For reference, I wore a very thick XL wool sweater underneath this Large jacket and it pinched just a bit in the shoulders and still had some room everywhere else, especially the sleeves. My point isn't that this jacket is cut like a blanket but that it's meant to be layered. If you're looking to wear this over a regular shirt or t-shirt, consider the slim fit or sizing down 2-3 whole sizes. The ability to layer is great though; it leaves room for a liner, and potentially a thick sweater, or light outerwear piece to wear inside, to keep you warm. It's definitely a quality I look for in my clothes but it's not for everyone. The construction is fantastic. The jacket is quite heavy but I feel very confident that the jacket will be able to hold up against a variety of weather conditions. The hood looks good in the picture but it's very minimal, and I'm not too sure I'll ever use it. The hood is thin, and it just covers my head but has no real room in it otherwise. Also, the hood is stitched in a weird way; I thought I received a defective jacket until I looked at a few reviews and images and realized that's how they were. It's hard to demand a lot from a hood that is stored easily inside the collar/body of a jacket but at the same time, I feel like they could've just skipped it entirely. Read more

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This product is exactly what you'd expect from something that was designed for military use. It is heavy, rugged, versatile and well constructed. It has all kinds of practical details that allow for adjustments, comfort and ease of movement. I'm delighted with my purchase and expect that this will be one of those pieces that just gets better as it ages. It will develop its own character like a good pair of boots or jeans. As mentioned by numerous other posters, this jacket runs very large. I'm 6'3 / 250 pounds and I normally wear a XXL. I bought an LT and it fits perfectly over a sweater. So be careful how you pick your size. All in all, I'm delighted with my purchase and would recommend this product for those who are looking for the real deal and not some faux / fitted military chic look. Read more

Want an M-65 that is as good or better than your service issue? ....... then just buy this ...... I wanted a jacket for everyday, outside wear .... I already have and love my Arcteryx, Mountain Hardwear, and Patagonia jackets and inner layers ..... I wear them to work, bicycling, and hiking .... I needed a jacket to shovel snow with, to wear to the HD and L's DIY stores, to wear out 'checking the fence line' ..... and maybe something to wear during the Zombie Apocalypse .....this is that jacket ....... I loved my USAF issued M-65's .... They fit well, was VERY comfortable, and seemed practically indestructible ..... any snags or scuffs it did receive, just added to its character ...... after retiring from the Air Force, my only issue with the jackets was they were OD and Woodland Camo ...... In the Civilian world, I didn't want to look TactiCool, homeless, or a "prepper"...... so I purchased this Alpha M-65 in Black ...... Side-by-side, the touch, feel, and weight of this Alpha is identical to my service issues ..... the placement of 'most' of the buttons ..... identical .... the buttons inside the cuff for the liner ... identical ....... the length, placement, and material of the zippers, both the front and hood .... identical ...... aside from the color now being Black, I could have sewn rank on this and worn it during muster ...... There are a couple of differences though ..... but are not apparent from the outside ...... the manufacturer has added two inner chest high pockets ..... one being square with a Velcro closure and one with a diagonal zipper closure ...... neither being very largo, but convenient for a cell phone or passport and such ...... the second difference is the placement of the lowest set of interior buttons .... they are spaced to attach the Alpha ALS liner vs. the GI version ..... you can still attach a genuine GI version, but you will need to sew in a couple new button holes in the liner, evenly spaced from the upper two button holes ..... the Alpha ALS liner has been redesigned and meant to be worn by itself as well as used as a liner ..... the Alpha ALS liner won't handle the lower set of buttons as on the original M-65 without looking 'goofy' in appearance when worn by itself ...... Sizing is as expected ...... 'as expected' meaning that you are aware that military sizing for the M-65 runs big ...... I am 5' 8" and 200lbs ...... and I have a bit of a beer belly since leaving the service .... the 'medium' fits perfect .... it doesn't look like I am swimming in it ...... yet I have plenty of room for the matching Alpha liner, or the original service issue liner ..... I can also wear my fancy inner layers such as the Mountain Hardwear Monkey fleece or the Arcteryx LT hoody and still feel comfortable ..... snugger, but still comfortable and warm ..... I will probably still purchase the matching Alpha liner or a genuine issue liner as again, this is an everyday jacket ..... I have seen the reviews complaining about the material, workmanship, button placement, and sizing ...... but seriously, I don't know where they are coming from ...... did they mistake their purchase for this Alpha version? ..... there are other M-65's being sold on Amazon .... some are advertised as being identical to a GI jacket ..... but none are as close to the original as Alpha Industries ...... Google the web forums for 'the best M-65' and Alpha ranks the best for your money ....... heck, Alpha was one of the original makers of the M-65 back in the day ...... One more thing on sizing .... as much as you want to order your typical size in jackets, trust me and order one size smaller ...... if you typicall wear a Large and your order a Large, yes it will fit ..... but it will 'hang' on you .... the shoulder seams will have dropped down to your upper biceps .... you will be able to wear 'lots' of layers underneath ..... and the arm cuffs will be to your finger tips ....... remember, at least, one size smaller .... if you don't plan on wearing ANY inner layers .... two sizes smaller will give you a good looking, snug fit ...... This is a great jacket ..... and I love it in the color Black ....... Read more