Vendor:Americana Pipedream Apparel
Unissued British Desert DPM Combat Jacket
Description
Need some desert camouflage? Look no further! These British surplus field shirts will satiate your desert camo fix.
Desert DPM & Its History
Desert DPM was developed by the British Ministry of Defense in the early 1980s. The American military had just began issuing Six-Color Desert ("Choccy Chip") to troops in the Sinai and other arid environments. And so the British MOD to began work on Desert DPM. They recolored Woodland DPM using four shades of brown and tan. This version became widely used by Saddam's Iraq, among other smaller nations.
The four-color pattern wasn't immediately issued to British troops as there were none deployed to desert environments at the time. Potential problems with friendly fire and enemy misidentification during deployments to the Middle East and Asia due to the wide use of four-color DDPM created the need for a three-color variant.
This DDPM became the pattern issued to British troops throughout the Gulf and Afghanistan Wars until its replacement by the MultiCam variant MTP (Multi-Terrain Pattern).
DDPM was issued in several different phases as the general-issue British military uniform changed. While there are minute differences between DDPM of different time frames, we have not sorted this listing by date of manufacture.
The Short & Sweet:
- Genuine British military surplus
- Unissued condition
- 70% Cotton 30% Polyester
- Two chest pockets
- Button-up front
- Desert DPM colorway
- Two-position button-adjustable cuffs
Pairs well with
Such a steal for the price! I ordered a size large and can easily fit another shirt under , brand new condition means this is untouched. Perfect for these hot summer days
Jackets were fire and new in the bag. I nerded out (with the assistance of my wife) and dyed some of them. I was able to mimic the green zone camo, green zone mistake camo that looked more real, and the nightshade camo on these. Highly recommend these regardless of if you want to try to copy the custom camos the British soldiers made.
Perfect for this Texas heat. I got a size larger than what I normally wear since I prefer baggier clothing during the summer time, so I'd say it fits true to size. Can't get enough of it.
For 15 bucks you can’t beat the value on this unissued Desert DPM. It’s lightweight, breathable and perfect for warm summer days when you’re out doing yard work. And the camo itself is a timeless classic that fits both your everyday and field kit.
Another happy purchase with Americana Pipedream. My Desert DPM arrived in great condition, and it is a solid shirt.
Great jacket !
Best tropical camo!
Great lightweight field shirt. I ordered the XL and it’s about an inch short in the sleeves. Not a problem cause I plan to roll the sleeves anyways. I typically wear XL in us sizing, but XXL would probably fit better. I’m 6’1” 220 lb for reference. Definitely size up if you’re not a twig.
The cloth jacket is very stylish and made with quality materials. The DPM camo pattern is exquisite. The cloth feels very nice on the skin. Exceptionally comfortable. Did not regret buying.
6’0 200lb male. XL fit exactly how I wanted it, sleeves were the perfect length with cuffs that could be adjusted to fit my wrist or loose to be rolled up. Roomy through the midsection and lightweight, the shirt is very breathable. Shirt is long enough to be tucked in but not so long that it NEEDS to be tucked in. Plan on wearing this thing a lot going fishing in the summer. Cool desert camo pattern, Union Jack on the sleeve is cool if you can forgive them for the attack on our liberties in the late 18th early 19th centuries. Overall, 10/10 great hiking/fishing/camping long sleeve for hot weather. Great condition, no warehouse bulk smell
This will be a great summertime/lightweight shirt. The sleeves roll nice, and the pattern looks great. It was still in original packaging when it arrived.
It’s new and desert DPM, everything I wanted. Gotta love that milsurp smell mmm I am never washing it . Accurate sizing and great customer service. I will be checking for new items regularly.
Ordered and “medium” (190/96) and it’s absolutely huge. I’m 5’10” and the sleeves were 5” too long and the shirt went down to my thighs. AP got the sizing way off on this one. I’d call it Large at a minimum.
Such a shame with new condition on a well-made, field uniform shirt.
Great fit and good pouch
Still sealed. Unissued 5⭐️ I had to upgrade to XXL. The XL is wide but has short torso/sleeves
I ordered XL first. A bit short in the arms and torso. XXL is better if you’re 6’+
Great products and great service/shipping.
Not my first order from APA and for sure not the last.
Fit was great and item exactly as advertised.
Excellent piece of surplus. Lightweight, ideal for warmer weather. Although it feels more like a shirt than a jacket.
As advertised. Well made and a cool fabric for higher temperatures. Ver comfortable.
Everything was excellent. I ordered the British desert DPM combat jacket and it arrived in perfect condition.
It came absolutely brand new! i got an XXL after getting a L recently and i absolutely needed an XL but if you get it too big the only problem is the sleeves really. 1 star less due to the pricing. It feels inflated for the product but if this is a piece you really want it'll absolutely be worth it due to better sizing options.
Excellent shirt & fit (XL for layering snd movement). Great price. Smooth transaction. Thank you.
Lots of compliments when wearing it, sleeves were a little long (I'm 5'8") so I rolled them up which looked awesome.
Excellent. Really nice fit and pattern, extremely comfortable and cool in the hot weather.
I bought a large. I'm 5' 11" and 195lbs and this fit perfectly. I wouldn't call it a "jacket ", but more of a medium weight shirt. It's awesome though with a drippy desert camo pattern and those diagonal chest pockets. I hope to get some matching pants!
Really light, sometimes I forget I have it on, it looks fairly awesome too.
the jacket was delivered promptly and was correct. the jacket itself was clean and undamaged. nice.
Very well made shirts comfortable stylish and stylish
Great shirt that I use for working outdoors and on the motorcycle. Came with a slight moldy smell from long term storage but nothing a good wash and sun drying didn’t finish lickety split
Curious About Sizing?
Given the massive variety of clothing we carry, a standard sizing guide is incredibly helpful for customers seeking the best fit.
Please understand that surplus varies widely in fit and cut and this sizing chart is general advice rather than tailor-level fitting.
Nearly every military has different sizing charts and schemes, which is why we've taken the time to put together this brief tutorial.
Jacket & Shirt Sizing
In absence of an established military size chart, we measure each jacket or shirt from armpit to armpit to get a rough idea of how it fits. If a garment is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a shirt measures 19.75" from pit to pit, it is marked as a small rather than medium.
To measure pit to pit, close up your shirt or jacket and measure from armpit to armpit.
This is our measurement guide that we use to measure garments without an existing military size chart:
14"-15" PtP = XXS
16-17" PtP = Extra Small
18"-19" PtP = Small
20-21" PtP = Medium
22-23" PtP = Large
24-25" PtP = Extra Large
26-27" PtP = XXL
28-29" PtP = 3XL
Pant Sizing
We typically convert pants to US waist and inseam sizes. If a pair of pants is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a pair of pants measures as a 33 waist, it is marked as a 32 waist.
To take these measurements we lay a pair of pants flat on the ground. We then measure across the waist and double the measurement. For example, if a pair of pants measures 16" across the waist it will fit a US 32 waist.
To determine inseam we measure from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff. For example, it a pair of pants measures 30" from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff we will list it as a 30 inseam or 30L.
Surplus Condition Guide
- Unissued
- These items are brand new. They may sometimes exhibit signs of storage. They may be new in their original factory packaging, but most times will not be.
- Issued; Good / Issued
- These items are in issued/used condition but are fully functional. This grade of surplus item may also exhibit signs of use such as stampings, small stains or general dirtiness.
- Issued items will not have missing or broken buttons, zippers or be missing any functional components unless noted as such in the product description. Any items you purchase that are marked as "Issued; Good" but exhibit these defects will be replaced free of charge by Americana Pipedream.
- Grade 2
- These items are in issued/used condition but have defects that impede function. This may include missing buttons, broken zippers, holes and tears. They may also be missing components.
- This is the lowest grade of surplus item that we carry and they are not eligible for returns or exchanges due to condition.
Prop 65 Warning
All products that are NOT INTENDED FOR CONSUMPTION OR NOT FOOD PRODUCTS fall under this warning:
“WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.” WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.”
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Unissued British Desert DPM Combat Jacket
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