Olive M65 Field Jacket – Men’s Rothco M-65 Tactical, Green

The Olive M65 Jacket in Green is made for weekend plans and casual city wear. It pairs a hood for extra coverage with weather-resistant protection for a look that feels right from morning to night. It is made from twill, cotton and polyester, which gives it a solid feel and holds its shape over time. It adds practical storage pockets for good measure.

What Sets This Olive M65 Jacket Apart

• Main materials: twill, cotton and polyester
• Colour: Green
• Features: a hood for extra coverage, weather-resistant protection, practical storage pockets
• Sizes: 2XS to 5XL, plus 1W–3W (13 options); see the size guide on this page

The Olive Green Rothco M-65 Tactical Field Jacket is a classic military jacket made from heavyweight cotton-poly twill, featuring a removable quilted liner, four snap-flap pockets, and an adjustable hood, based on the original olive drab field jacket issued to U.S. forces.

Olive green is the original M-65 color, the one soldiers actually wore, and the one every other colorway gets compared against. The Rothco M-65 Tactical Field Jacket in Olive Green is the most authentic version of this Olive M65 Jacket you can buy: same heavyweight construction, same functional pocket layout, same field-proven closures, in the color the design was originally built around.

Military Jacket is a genuine Rothco -spec military jacket, made to the same specifications that have made Rothco a trusted name in military surplus and tactical gear for decades. Below, you’ll find the full breakdown of materials, fit, care, and honest answers to the questions buyers ask most before choosing an olive green field jacket.

Why Olive Green Is the Definitive M-65 Colorway

Every M-65 field jacket variation, khaki, midnight blue, camo, exists as a spin on this original. Military history coverage from outlets like National Geographic has documented how olive drab became the standard field color across multiple conflicts precisely because it balanced low visibility with practical, all-weather utility rather than being chosen for looks. That same balance is why olive green remains the most requested M-65 color today, whether the buyer wants an authentic military look or simply the most battle-tested version of the Olive M65 Jacket.

Key Features

• Fabric: Heavyweight cotton-polyester twill shell in classic Olive Green
• Hood: Adjustable, concealable hood that tucks into the collar when not in use
• Color: Olive Green, the original and most authentic M-65 field jacket colorway

The Olive Green M-65 suits military collectors, veterans, reenactors, outdoor workers, and anyone who wants the most authentic version of this Olive M65 Jacket rather than a fashion reinterpretation. Outerwear coverage from Business Insider has pointed to military surplus staples like the M-65 as some of the best value buys in outerwear, since the construction standards were originally set by military procurement requirements rather than seasonal fashion trends, meaning the Olive M65 Jacket tends to outlast pieces built to a shorter fashion-cycle lifespan.

Fabric, Fit & Care

The olive green shell is a heavyweight cotton-poly twill, the same weight and weave used since the Olive M65 Jacket’s original military production, chosen for durability over decades of documented field use. Outerwear care advice from Men’s Journal recommends washing heavyweight twill jackets cold, skipping high heat in the dryer, and reproofing the shell with a water-repellent treatment periodically to maintain weather resistance.

Fit follows the same true-to-size military cut used across the M-65 line: roomy through the shoulders and torso for layering, with adjustable cuffs, a waist drawstring, and a two-way front closure so you can adjust warmth as conditions change.

Product Bullet Points (Quick Reference)

• Genuine Rothco-spec M-65 military jacket in the original Olive Green colorway
• Heavyweight cotton-poly twill shell built for durability over years of wear
• Ideal for military collecting, reenactment, outdoor work, and everyday wear

Looking for More Military-inspired Outerwear?

The Olive M65 Jacket is made from a heavyweight cotton-polyester twill shell in olive green, paired with a removable quilted nylon liner for cold-weather insulation.

Ready to Gear Up?

The Rothco M-65 Tactical Field Jacket in Olive Green is built to be worn hard, washed, and worn again, season after season.

If you are comparing options, the men’s Olive Drab M65 Field jacket and the men’s Acu Digital M65 Field jacket sit close to this one in fit and purpose.

Caring for Your Jacket

Choose from 13 sizes, 2XS to 5XL, plus 1W–3W. Measure your chest and compare it with the size guide on this page before ordering. Hang it to dry and keep it away from direct heat to protect the trims. For background, the Wikipedia article on Mackinaw jacket is a useful read.

If you are still deciding on the Olive M65 Jacket, the Camo M65 Field Jacket – Men’s Rothco M-65 Tactical is worth a look, and our men’s riding jackets and men’s collection pages show the full range.

Order your Olive M65 Jacket in Green now and enjoy free worldwide shipping, with orders processed within 3–4 business days.