Fatigue Field Jacket

Story

A modern field jacket inspired by 60s-era army uniforms

When Huckberry Design Director Nick Kemp set out to design Flint and Tinder’s Fatigue Field Jacket, he went straight to the U.S. Army Archive in search of 60s-era Tropical Combat Jackets to reference. Known colloquially as a “jungle jacket,” it was a lightweight military coat designed for hot, humid environments.

Ours is midweight, not lightweight, but shares roughly the same silhouette: an exposed front-button placket, a fold-down collar, and four distinct front-facing pockets, albeit flap pockets rather than patch pockets at the hips. Cut from stretch-cotton reverse sateen—our take on the fabric the U.S. Army eventually came to favor over herringbone twill—it is soft against the skin yet weather-resistant on the outside, with a lived-in, matte-looking, garment-washed and -dyed finish. It’s our nod to the military surplus that helped define Americana style, updated for comfort and modern utility.

Features

• Cut from comfortable, stretch-cotton reverse sateen
• Garment-dyed for a lived-in look and feel
• Four functional, button-through front pockets and an internal cotton drawcord at the waist

Sizing & Fit

• The Fatigue Field Jacket has a relaxed fit and fits true to size; take your usual shirt size
• For the best personal fit, compare the measurements of one of your best-fitting shirts to the garment measurements below

Garment Measurements

All measurements are in inches.

How to Measure - Chest: Measure straight across from edge to edge, starting 1" below the armhole; multiply by 2 - Shoulder: Measure straight across from shoulder seam to shoulder seam. Again, it’s easiest to measure across the back of the garment - Body Length: Start at the top of the shoulder where it meets the neck seam, and measure straight down to the hem - Sleeve Length: Start at the center of the back of the neck, measure straight across to the shoulder seam, and then follow the edge of the garment to the cuff. Pro tip: it’s easiest to measure across the back of the sleeve

Materials & Care

From the jungles of the Pacific Theater to the iconic M-51 military uniform, reverse sateen has long been the gold standard for breathable durability. The secret is the weave: it keeps soft, mercerized yarns against your skin while showing a rugged, abrasion-resistant face to the elements. We’ve upgraded this legendary design with a hint of stretch—combining field-tested heritage with modern, all-day comfort. - Body: 99% Cotton, 1% Spandex - Lining: 98% Cotton, 2% Spandex - Pockets: 98% Cotton, 2% Spandex - Fabric Weight: 6 oz - Made in China

About Flint and Tinder by Huckberry

Flint and Tinder reworks archival designs for today. Rooted in American style and uncompromising craftsmanship, each piece is built
to wear in, not out. From the iconic Flannel-Lined Waxed Trucker to our bestselling Stretch Selvedge Denim, every design can be traced back to original vintage garments that perfected the look decades ago.