British Army Cold Weather Parka

DPM Cold Weather Parka

This is an original British Army cold weather parka, cut long to cover the hips and finished in DPM woodland camouflage. It was built for soldiers working outdoors in wind and cold, with a full hood, deep pockets and adjustable cuffs to keep weather out. It suits collectors and reenactors after issued British kit, and anyone who wants a hard-wearing field coat for hunting, camping or yard work.

Features

• DPM Woodland Camouflage — Disruptive Pattern Material, the British Army's brown, green, tan and black camouflage, breaks up your outline against woods and moorland.
• Attached Hood — A full hood is built into the collar and pulls up over the head and around the face when the wind picks up.
• Front Zip Closure — A full-length front zipper runs from hem to collar, with buttons at the lower front.
• Two Chest Pockets — Button-down flaps on both upper pockets keep maps, gloves and small items secure.
• Two Large Lower Pockets — Oversized hip pockets with button flaps have room for bulky gear and keep it from spilling out.
• Adjustable Cuffs — Strap-and-buckle tabs at each wrist tighten the sleeve to seal out cold air or loosen it over gloves.
• Shoulder Epaulettes — Buttoned shoulder straps carry rank slides in service and help hold a pack or sling strap in place.
• Long Parka Cut — The hip-length body gives more coverage than a standard field jacket and layers over a sweater or fleece.

British Army Issue

This parka was made for the British Army, not for the civilian market, and it wears the DPM camouflage that defined British field dress for decades. The cut, pocket layout and button hardware are the original service design. For collectors and reenactors, that provenance is the whole point: an issued garment carries the details a copy usually misses.