I own this jacket as well as the previous issue cotton desert jacket. This new jacket for the Iraqi deployment has very similar style, material and function as the U.S. Army multicam jacket. To wit: a heavier ripstop (cotton/nylon??) material, more pockets, baggier appearance (for better camo), more pockets and longer overall length. This is a NEW very heavy duty garment. It is labeled as water resistant. It will be warmer in a true desert environment. The DPM pattern "Rust and Dust" exactly matches the former colors. Much more rugged and versitile than what I expected from the old design. A very good value overall. - Submitted by Dan in Colorado, USA
I own this jacket as well as the previous issue cotton desert jacket. This new jacket for the Iraqi deployment has very similar style, material and function as the U.S. Army multicam jacket. To wit: a heavier ripstop (cotton/nylon??) material, more pockets, baggier appearance (for better camo), more pockets and longer overall length. This is a NEW very heavy duty garment. It is labeled as water resistant. It will be warmer in a true desert environment. The DPM pattern "Rust and Dust" exactly matches the former colors. Much more rugged and versitile than what I expected from the old design. A very good value overall. - Submitted by Dan in Colorado, USA