Arse_Bandit
Old-Salt

Bugger, good point well presented! there is a considerable difference in the sizing I seem to remember *cough*It depends on if its shrunk or not over the years
Bugger, good point well presented! there is a considerable difference in the sizing I seem to remember *cough*It depends on if its shrunk or not over the years
Norwegians are not quite in the same class as dressing up in MTP. DPM smock - yep that's retro and for dog walking and the likes, I think its fine, but I'm not sure I'd wear one - old fart in combat jacket? Not a good look......Not sure I'd ever wear the MTP out shooting or walking as it's a bit shit... I do have a vintage DPM jacket somewhere though which probably wouldn't look too walty...
I still wear my norwegian shirt(s) though of cvourse they're not an outer layer, I wonder if I've still got a chinese fighting suite somwhere?
I guess you're right, i quite like the nostalgia of the Norgy though, I was so happy to get my first ones and not be wearing the shirts hairy carpet... I reckon I can rock old fart in a combat jacket, I'll probably look more like a fat farmer than an ex squaddy though... aar...Norwegians are not quite in the same class as dressing up in MTP. DPM smock - yep that's retro and for dog walking and the likes, I think its fine, but I'm not sure I'd wear one - old fart in combat jacket? Not a good look......
I've still got two Norwegians. Not in the best of shape, but I cant bring myself to chuck them out. I never wear them though as lightweight fleeces are ace bits of kit. Modern materials are the dogs.
I guess you're right, i quite like the nostalgia of the Norgy though, I was so happy to get my first ones and not be wearing the shirts hairy carpet... I reckon I can rock old fart in a combat jacket, I'll probably look more like a fat farmer than an ex squaddy though... aar...
I'd never wear uniform items for shooting, mainly because in the practical shooting circles it's big verboten (unless you're representing the military of course), I'd maybe consider the old DPM for a wander walking up, but I've got better civvy kit for that anyway... my issue Danners have finally died and my issue Altbergs were never very comfortable and all my other kit would just scream walt so would never wear it... I doubt any of my DPM will fit, there's a 5 stone difference since the 35 years since I got itAn improvement of shirts scratchy - no doubt about it.
Shooting at Bisley put me off wearing anything combat for life - loads of old fat lads in MTP and they just look daft. I get all embarrassed for them.
I'd never wear uniform items for shooting, mainly because in the practical shooting circles it's big verboten (unless you're representing the military of course), I'd maybe consider the old DPM for a wander walking up, but I've got better civvy kit for that anyway... my issue Danners have finally died and my issue Altbergs were never very comfortable and all my other kit would just scream walt so would never wear it... I doubt any of my DPM will fit, there's a 5 stone difference since the 35 years since I got it![]()
So, wandering around in Boots DMS is a no, no then??I'd never wear uniform items for shooting, mainly because in the practical shooting circles it's big verboten (unless you're representing the military of course), I'd maybe consider the old DPM for a wander walking up, but I've got better civvy kit for that anyway... my issue Danners have finally died and my issue Altbergs were never very comfortable and all my other kit would just scream walt so would never wear it... I doubt any of my DPM will fit, there's a 5 stone difference since the 35 years since I got it![]()
And there we have it in a nutshell; the reason why I stopped wearing mine.DPM smock - yep that's retro and for dog walking and the likes, I think its fine, but I'm not sure I'd wear one - old fart in combat jacket? Not a good look......
I remember a splendid photo of troops returning home from Telic 1 and being met by their families as they debussed. There was a middle aged officer (at a guess LE) dressed in temperate DPM, being enthusiastically hugged by his style conscious 15 year old daughter who was wearing desert camouflage trousers. As I and my colleagues commented, that explains the shortage of deserts available for issue...I have to say that with the move away from DPM. MTP and digital camo hasn’t transferred across to civilians as it used to.
I've got a couple of merino wool tops - one from Smartwool, the other I bought from Armadillo Merino courtesy of an ARRSE 10 percent discount.Norwegians are not quite in the same class as dressing up in MTP. DPM smock - yep that's retro and for dog walking and the likes, I think its fine, but I'm not sure I'd wear one - old fart in combat jacket? Not a good look......
I've still got two Norwegians. Not in the best of shape, but I cant bring myself to chuck them out. I never wear them though as lightweight fleeces are ace bits of kit. Modern materials are the dogs.
I've heard nothing but good words said for it.Merino is hardly a modern material but it's now far more accessible in terms of being able to get hold of it and in terms of price.
Get stuck in. Seriously.I've heard nothing but good words said for it.
I used to have a blanket, good weight, which comfortably fended off Welsh winters on my bed.
Is that some form of dogging?I wear army kit when I take my spaniel beating.
And there we have it in a nutshell; the reason why I stopped wearing mine.
Is using military clothes by civilians illegal in the UK? I see, there are a lot of shops in the UK which sell military clothes. I've just came to the UK, so due to the lockdown I don't see many people on streets. In fact, I haven't seen anyone wearing such clothes. Perhaps, except just 1 person in a shop, who was an immigrant, too.
I want to use it mostly for mountain hiking or country trips. I will not wear any badges or insignia of any kind, of course. Besides jacket (MTP) and pants (DPM) I will use other civil clothes like hat or trekking shoes. So, I suppose, I am not going to impersonate a soldier.
In Poland impersonating a soldier is illegal, too. However, a lot of people wear military clothes. Usually, just pants or just jacket. But often both. Usually for outdoor activities, paintball or similar. No badges or insignia of any kind is allowed, of course.
As a anecdote I can say, I remember that I was once surprised on Hungarian-Romanian border few years ago when asked by a military guard "do you have any weapons", when I was wearing military pants.
I remember a splendid photo of troops returning home from Telic 1 and being met by their families as they debussed. There was a middle aged officer (at a guess LE) dressed in temperate DPM, being enthusiastically hugged by his style conscious 15 year old daughter who was wearing desert camouflage trousers. As I and my colleagues commented, that explains the shortage of deserts available for issue...