{"product_id":"british-army-desert-dpm-mvp-goretex-jacket","title":"British Army Desert DPM MVP Gore-Tex Waterproof Jacket","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBritish Army \u003cstrong\u003eDesert DPM MVP waterproof jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed as an outer protective layer for use in wet and demanding conditions.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed from \u003cstrong\u003eMoisture Vapour Permeable (MVP)\u003c\/strong\u003e waterproof fabric, commonly known as Gore-Tex, the jacket provides weather protection while allowing moisture vapour to escape from inside the garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in the distinctive two-colour \u003cstrong\u003eDesert DPM camouflage pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e, these jackets are an excellent piece of practical military surplus for hiking, camping, fishing, outdoor work and wet-weather use, as well as for collectors of British military clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBritish Army issue Desert DPM jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMVP waterproof and breathable construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGore-Tex type wet-weather outer layer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-colour Desert DPM camouflage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegral protective hood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-length front zip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorm flap for additional weather protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable cuffs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrawcord adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight outer-shell construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to be worn over other clothing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious military sizes available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade: Grade 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach jacket is individually inspected and conservatively graded before sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIssued examples may display normal signs of military use, including minor marks, fading, previous name markings or general wear. This is consistent with service surplus and will vary between individual garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease refer to our \u003cstrong\u003eCondition Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e for full details of our grading system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritish military jackets use metric sizing, typically displayed as two measurements such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e180\/104\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first number refers broadly to the intended \u003cstrong\u003eheight\u003c\/strong\u003e of the wearer and the second to \u003cstrong\u003echest measurement\u003c\/strong\u003e, both in centimetres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMVP outerwear is designed with room for clothing and layers underneath, so the fit can be more generous than a conventional civilian jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're unsure which size to choose, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theoldkitbag.co.uk\/blogs\/guides\/british-military-size-guide\" title=\"Military Size Guide\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMilitary Sizing Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or contact us and we'll be happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Desert DPM\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesert DPM was developed for British Armed Forces operations in arid environments and became particularly associated with deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan and the wider Middle East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern was eventually superseded by \u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Terrain Pattern (MTP)\u003c\/strong\u003e, making Desert DPM increasingly associated with an earlier generation of British operational clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMilitary Surplus\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are original British military surplus jackets rather than commercially produced camouflage clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs military contract garments, details including labels, manufacturers, colour shades and minor construction features can vary between production batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere multiple jackets are available, photographs should be considered representative unless otherwise stated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProven. Genuine. Trusted.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Old Kitbag","offers":[{"title":"190\/120","offer_id":64232587493753,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/0973\/9385\/files\/MVP1.png?v=1786575480","url":"https:\/\/theoldkitbag.co.uk\/products\/british-army-desert-dpm-mvp-goretex-jacket","provider":"The Old Kitbag","version":"1.0","type":"link"}