Updated review DPM cotton smock

[Lightspeed]

Hi Midnight,

The 68 pattern jacket that I have is very tough and comfortable, but buttons and zippers are both fiddly and prone to failing. Also my jacket matches criticism that I've read on the net about the pocket stitching failing and the whole pocket falling off.

For tight crawl spaces and around the garden utility, I use the 68 pattern every time.

My response to NR's OP was because of how impressed I am at the quality of the 95 variant. Do you really think the 68 version is superior? Is that an objective point of view or based on nostalgia? My view is that the 95 is a more usable cut for out in the elements, trekking type activity, and being longer keeps more of me warm and dry. The material its made of has superior in waterproofing/drying, better closures fasteners, has a proper all weather collar and Velcro adjustable cuffs. Its lighter in weight. Pockets are sturdier, of greater capacity and of greater number, again with better closures. It has an excellent fitted of button-on-able hood. Its weakness is that it requires proofing to maintain its waterproofing, and its longevity and abrasion resistance is an unknown at this stage.

I saw the over-suits that you mentioned being advertised on e-bay and thought they looked a bit flimsy. Obviously from your description, I was mistaken :-)