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  1. Ernest P Shackleton

    road less traveled for jacket nuts? the N-2B flight jacket...am i crazy 4 loving it?

    Funny. As we often talk about how companies with rich tradition or prestige, or at least respectable association, change for customer base, now which is common to recalibrate for the hipster or fashion industry, I noticed how odd the Alpha Industry photos have become. Thin, young model types...
  2. Ernest P Shackleton

    road less traveled for jacket nuts? the N-2B flight jacket...am i crazy 4 loving it?

    Yes, that's what I meant. Thank you. I don't believe I've ever owned anything with such buttons. I had to use a similar method (minus the buttons) to hold the insulation in place of an old sleeping bag in which most of the stitching had unraveled.
  3. Ernest P Shackleton

    What else do you collect, obsess over, and/or display addictive tendencies towards?

    This speaks to me. Unfortunately, I was taught practicality and utility because of economics. I say it was unfortunate because it also makes it difficult to enjoy something, even practical and utilitarian things, without guilt and questioning. On the flip and positive side, which I appreciate...
  4. Ernest P Shackleton

    road less traveled for jacket nuts? the N-2B flight jacket...am i crazy 4 loving it?

    Can anyone tell me what the two little buttons are for on the inside chest area? I believe on the right side?
  5. Ernest P Shackleton

    Filson coats - anyone?

    Both Minnesota and Wisconsin had quality wool mills. They did get a little interesting in their designs, though.
  7. Ernest P Shackleton

    Filson coats - anyone?

    We should acknowledge that, if you're willing to dig on the used market, there are many other very high quality options to Filson. All variables considered, I personally feel Filson is the gold standard of the cruiser//double cruiser/mackinaw design, but there were several companies and mills...
  8. Ernest P Shackleton

    Filson coats - anyone?

    One of the reasons wool is such a great and preferred fiber in wetter conditions is that it can absorb up to 60% of its weight and still feel dry to the touch and continues to perform as normal. In the 80s, National Geographic did a big piece, with a supplementary pamphlet, on wool. They...
  9. Ernest P Shackleton

    Filson coats - anyone?

    Woolrich has always been disrespected by many. A couple years ago when I was really shopping hard for wools, you could find a Woolrich cruiser (85/15 blend) for $15 on ebay. The lowest price I found of any cruiser in sight, even when compared to the cruisers from smaller, basically unknown...
  10. Ernest P Shackleton

    Filson coats - anyone?

    I don't know how Filson wools are now, but they used to be nearly works of art in my eyes. And then you consider the price, and a person like me has a difficult time wearing them. I'm the type who likes the secondary market, but especially in the case of Filson, it has to be used for me to get...
  11. Ernest P Shackleton

    Filson coats - anyone?

    Thanks for posting. Yes, Patagonia is a whole other discussion and world. People tend to hate their customer base and social status (like Sam's people hating Costco...gotta pick a team and declare loudly, ya know?), but for the most part (but in no perfect world or fashion), I wish more...
  13. Ernest P Shackleton

    Filson coats - anyone?

    You know...this limited edition thing bugs me because it is manipulative. Manipulation has become expected and dismissed. It's a real jading. It's no different than how we've become indifferent to not having much control over our own privacy. Limited edition clothing to go back to that...
  14. Ernest P Shackleton

    Filson coats - anyone?

    I hear you. If you want to get frustrated. Google and dig around and see how many other products they make just for other markets. I remember finding some very cool Filson jackets made just for the Italian market. Again, this is nothing new. Plenty of companies make things only for the...
  15. Ernest P Shackleton

    Filson coats - anyone?

    Brands like Filson and Viberg boots are in a weird position. They'd probably like to stick with their original direction and customer base, but not only do they have to keep the doors open, but they also have OPPORTUNITY staring them in the face. Potential profit on a larger scale. Both their...
  16. Ernest P Shackleton

    Washing a vintage N-3B parka?

    Try some Tide. Not all clothing detergent is created equal. I don't know what they do with it, but as a general, everyday cleaner and spotter, it works better than any other non-specialized detergent I've ever used. It's like Dawn in that way. Sure, you can use other things to clean your X...
  17. Ernest P Shackleton

    Mould

    If I remember correctly, cleaning vinegar is 6% acidity, while cooking vinegar is 5% acidity. In chemical terms, I don't know how much difference that truly is, but in pricing, I've seen cleaning cost nearly twice as much.
  19. Ernest P Shackleton

    Mould

    I'm not sure what you mean by letting it cure, but vinegar isn't going to kill the mold like bleach makes it visually disappear (bleach doesn't kill a lot of molds, but it makes it appear like it does). Dampen a rag with vinegar. Wipe. Allow time to dry. Dampen a rag with water (or distilled...
  20. Ernest P Shackleton

    USAF N-3B parkas - Let's talk about them!!

    These pictures really show how big they're cut and the intentions of the parka. Most of us aren't in those conditions. I wear a medium in most coats, and I'm wondering if an XS wouldn't be the equivalent.
  21. Ernest P Shackleton

    What was the last TV show you watched?

    Downton Abbey. final episode of season 1. I appreciate how often PBS replays Downton Abbey. They still haven't lost their luster.
  22. Ernest P Shackleton

    USAF N-3B parkas - Let's talk about them!!

    Can anyone tell me how a number size translates? I see some of these as 29-33 or as something like size 34. I googled it, trying to find a chart, but I didn't have any luck.
  23. Ernest P Shackleton

    What was the last TV show you watched?

    To this, my questions would be: what story, show, or whatever can't be distilled down to a label of soap opera? What's your definition? And to help me further understand that definition, give me a couple three TV series examples of what you deem not a soap opera at its core?

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