Rothco Vintage Vietnam Fatigue Shirt Rip-Stop

I’m a Vietnam vet , but didn’t deploy and served in a unit stateside. The govt classifies all of us the same, even though I’m a Vietnam era vet. Originally I trained for a LRRP unit for several yrs but as an officer, the year class before me was the last to really deploy. I’m lucky but feel a bit cheated as my stateside unit just babysat basic trainees and I had been trained for years for the LRRP units, some of which sustained 70% casualties .even though I’ve bought tiger stripe BDUs like I would’ve worn in Nam this shirt is authentic for non spec ops units and that’s why I had to have it. It’s a bit large but comfy and it makes me proud to recall that nearly 50 yrs ago I really served, even if not where I wanted or originally signed up for

I bought a few a while back and have found them to be excellent field blouses (yes the army calls these shirts blouses), for wear around the house and am quite pleased I bought them. I'm wearing one now (not that I planed to).As to the weight of the blouse, I think I know why they seem so light weight to me. When the army switched to the camouflage Battle Dress Uniforms (BDU's is what they were called) around 1974 I think, these summer weight new issues are heavier than was the Vietnam blouse.Much to my surprise I found a pair of my old army issue utility trousers while going through some boxes over this past weekend (April 11/12, 2020) and they are 100% pure cotton. I was also pleased that they still fit. They are very light -- although these blouses are not the identical material it is very close otherwise they are a very good copy of the original.On a minor point, the left hand chest pocket has a hole across the top seam where you could keep two army issue pens. Mine only has space for one pen (and I still have two of these pens so I am sure of this point.I think civilians looking at it will not know the difference but I can tell.Sam, US Army 4th Infantry Division which operated in and around the Ia Drang Valley (two tours). So I'll keep the one I have but do not plan on buying another. If it was $25 instead of $42 I would be more likely to get another. I still haven't made my mind up yet as to whether or not I want to remove the patches/insignia from one of army issue camo blouses to put on this shirt. [And yes blouse is the term used by the army.)As to size, I'm 6' 2" & 215 Lbs. and the extra large size fits very well.One thing that comes with the shirt that might matter to some is an authentic dog tag with the company logo on it with a length of authentic army beaded chain (about 4" long) which is very similar to what we used to hang our second dog tag around the main chain. For those who have only ever seen dog tags on TV or in the movies -- we (almost) never wore our dog tags on the outside of any shirt we wore. This showing of dog tags is pure Hollywood. Those in battle areas always wrapped their dog tags with tape or something to keep them from making noise that would give away our position.Also, I like cigars and have found these make excellent smoking jackets.Finally, I do realize the men of good will have differing opinions on any subject.Sam 23 years in the regular army and reserves. Former Sergeant First Class

I'm gonna order more.

Keep in mind that it was a VERY long time ago when I last wore these but the design & construction seems spot on. I don't remember having "rip-stop" fabric back then but that's not a deal breaker.My intended purpose is a cool, durable work shirt on our ranch. It's not like the public will ever see or scrutinize it.It fits perfect, breathable and as comfortable as I remember.I find it ironic that after the war, I tossed two, very full duffle bags in the dumpster as my only interest was to grow my hair back as fast as I could then rejoin society. Now I find myself buying the same stuff I threw away.

I purchased two of these.....one for my husband and one for my son. They have not worn either yet so too soon to tell but my husband did like it.

Well its not quite like the original, but its very close. Its good enough for what I wanted it for. Light Weight quick drying. will work good as my horse fly protection while canoeing.

Overpriced rag bag material I ever saw a military grade item produced with. Period. Returned within hours of receiving. Couldn't get it to KOHLs fast enough. Thank Amazon for having a product and customers standard that protects customers from poor products!

perfect fit!

Seems well stitched together, fit and finish pretty good, however material is cheap for the price and definitely not military grade.

期待どうりの商品ですね、 30年ほど前は、この手のBDUなら米軍のデッドストック新品が手に入りましたが、今ではもう無理です。ですのでこういったレプリカがあるのは、とてもありがたいです。この服にあう銃は、M16やM60でしょうかね。

物は良かったです。ただ大き過ぎました。説明に2回り位大きいと書いてありましたが、さらに大きいです。

fit's a little large, but that's good, I wear it over another shirt

Le tissus et la conception sont de très mauvaise qualité!!!!!! Je suis déçu par ce produit !!! Pour ma part si je désire un produit de type militaire ,j'irais dans un surplus d'armée!!!!! Je ne commanderais plus aucuns produits de ce type en ligne!!!!!!