Mil-Tec US Olive Green Tropical/Jungle Jacket - Vietnam Era

If you are trying to decide between this item (currently $75) and Rothco’s “Vintage Vietnam Fatigue Shirt Rip-Stop” (currently $55), here are the key differences. Fabric: Rothco fabric is rip-stop cotton, a good light weight for the heat. Mil-tec fabric non-rip-stop cotton, and slightly heavier. The Rothco fabric is dyed a lighter green/olive tone and appears slightly more “worn” from the outset. Seams: The Rothco jacket’s seams are inside, double-sewn and serged. The major seams of the Mil-tec jacket are double-sewn exterior flat seams, like you would see on the outer edge of the legs of your Levis. This makes an enormous difference to the appearance of the two garments, the Mil-tec appearing more stylish in my judgment. Fastenings: The green plastic buttons are effectively equivalent, but the Mil-tec version has a double placket and two more buttons for the extra placket, making the garment hang slightly more formally when used, as compared to the Rothco, which lacks the second inner placket. Exterior features: The Mil-tec version has should epaulettes and waist cinching tabs (two button positions); the Rothco jacket has neither. The Mil-tec version has patches / name tape in place. Pockets: Both jackets configure the pockets in a slightly “bag” like shape. The primary differences are that the buttons on the Rothco jacket’s pocket are hidden behind a flap, while they are exposed in the Mil-tec version. In addition, the Mil-tec jacket has small drain holes finished with whip-stitching at the bottoms of the pockets to allow water to drain out if you have to go wading. The Rotcho version has a slot at the top flap of on upper pocket to fit a pen; both upper pockets have pen slots in the Mil-tec version. Interior features: The Mil-tec version has a loop at the inner collar to hang the jacket from; the Rothco version does not. Washing: The Rothco version says that it can be machine washed; the Mil-tec version says it can be hand-washed. Place of manufacture: The Rothco jacket states that it is made in China. The Mil-tec jacket is from a German company, but it does not state where it was assembled. Bottom line: Both jackets are excellent. I would be more inclined to wear the Rothco version in hot conditions where it will be subject to abuse by virtue of the rip-stop and slightly lighter fabric. The Mil-tec version looks much nicer, less “slouchy” than the Rothco jacket, and is the one I would choose if appearance was the issue. The Mil-tec version definitely took more labor and skill to assemble, and is probably more accurate as a reproduction. I do wish they would omit the patches on the Mil-tec one, though.

Seemingly well-made and worth the cost

I like the quality of the jacket. It's well shaped and constructed. However, my advice is to order at least two sizes down. I wear a size 42 suit jacket, but ordered an XL on the advisement from Amazon. I ended up returning that jacket and rebuying it in large. I honestly could probably return the large and buy a medium for an even better fit, but returning the XL was kind of a pain. For the record, my T-shirt size is XL.I see a lot of comments about the patches. Thankfully the patches are easily removed with an Exacto blade. Unfortunately, doing so leaves perforations from where the sewing needle struck, which leaves me concerned that this may present weak spots when worn outside in working conditions. The good news is these perforations aren't visible when the jacket is being worn, if this is a concern.In all, it's a decent jacket that is lightweight enough to be worn in warmer weather, while also roomy enough to be worn over a hoodie or mid-weight sweatshirt.

This jacket is better than I expected, especially for the price. It's lightweight--not a winter jacket--but well-constructed and authentic. The patches come off easily with a good seam cutter tool, in case you don't want them or want to replace them. A trip through the washer and dryer will mostly erase where the patches had been. I'm 5'8" about 145 lbs., and the medium fits pretty well.

what i didn’t like is my card was hacked when i bought this item. product was exact repro,, very good item.update: it is a nice piece of gear, but when i washed it the green turned to brown swirls on the arms and all over. you can tell it was a poor dying process. not too happy with this issue, i won’t be buying any more like this.

Wrong name tag. Looked like belong to someone else. My name is not Ryan.

I love the jacket. Its 1 size larger than i wear because i thought it woukd be a little small. Just a little long. Ive washed it with hot water twice, very minimal shrinkage. I bought the xl. wish i bought the large. I have a 44" chest US measurement. The material is great! Debating on buying the large jacket and pants too. Just wanted the jacket to put what i earned on it in the 80s and 90s. Id say the large is a 44 chest and the xl is a 46 chest. It has a very good color too.

At the time of the Vietnam War XXL does not exist.Especially in the 1st version it is not possible.It is because there is no picture with size tag and DSA number because it does not have it.Even if it searches in Okinawa which was a soldier's vacation place, it is only up to XL.There is no doubt that the Japanese who was a sortie base to Vietnam says it is said.If local-made it has a tag of Taylor of Japan and Thailand.Do you still buy it?