Dutch M82 NBC Parka

Dutch Army NBC Smock

The M82 NBC Parka is a pullover smock issued to the Dutch armed forces. NBC stands for nuclear, biological and chemical, and this garment belongs to the protective clothing the Netherlands issued for that role. It is olive green, hooded and pulls on over the head, which leaves fewer openings than a full-zip jacket. Collectors of Cold War kit, reenactors and people who want a plain, tough outer layer for fieldwork all buy it.

Features

• Pullover Anorak Cut — The body has no full-length front opening, so you pull it on over your head like a sweatshirt.
• Integrated Drawcord Hood — A fixed hood cinches around the face with a drawcord and cord lock.
• Half-Zip Neck — A short front zipper runs up into the hood so you can open the collar to get it on and close it up snug afterward.
• Large Chest Pocket — A single deep pocket sits on the chest, closed by a flap with hook-and-loop fastening (the hook and fuzzy-loop strips often called Velcro).
• Hook-and-Loop ID Panel — A strip above the chest pocket takes a name tape, unit patch or ID badge.
• Adjustable Cuff Tabs — Hook-and-loop tabs at each wrist tighten the cuffs over gloves or close them against wind.
• Raglan Sleeves — The sleeves run in one piece up to the collar with no shoulder seam, which gives more room to move your arms.
• Upper Sleeve Pocket — A small pocket on the upper arm holds a pen, notebook or other small items within reach.
• Olive Green Finish — The plain OD green, short for olive drab, matches most other NATO-era field gear.

Netherlands Issue Pattern

This parka is Dutch Army issue, made for the Netherlands military under the M82 designation and not for the commercial market. The pattern is simple: an enclosed pullover body, a hood that seals around the face, and hook-and-loop closures at the cuffs and pocket. It is a real piece of Dutch NBC kit for a collection or loadout, and it also works as a hooded smock for wet or windy days outdoors.