Aero Hercules Pocket

[jpk_NJ]

Anyone have a Hercules jacket with two chest pockets? Basically making the front design symmetric. Maybe also adding a bi-swing back.
I'm sure its been done before, but I cant seem to find one. Any photos or opinions??

 

[bbq]

I have a Hercules jacket w/bi-swing back, but no 2nd chest pocket. It's basically a Hercules front w/LHB back. The jacket is about 1 mon. old and the bi-swing back really helps with break-in and flexibility. One chest pocket is working for me, but I can see your point about 2 (symmetry).

 

[Fanch]

IMO one looks better and would be hesitant to add another on the right side.

 

[Sloan1874]

Yeah, I would leave it with the one. It's busy enough as it is with the deco pockets and cording, with the extra zipper you could be gilding the lily.

 

[feltfan]

Mine has the one chest pocket and neither of the lower flap pockets. I like it.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?63484-Yet-another-Aero-Hercules

I suppose I should post pics now that I've beat it for a couple more years.

 

[Seb Lucas]

I like one pocket better, it's so much a part of the classic look. But I would remove the cargo pockets. Hate the look of pocket flaps.

 

[Edward]

My evolved preference with an Aero is to stick with one outer breast pocket on the left, and one inner pocket on the right. I see what you mean re symmetry, but I think Sloan's right that it would make it too 'busy'.

 

[jpk_NJ]

True, the aero herc already has a lot of busy angles etc and two pockets would be a lot going on. Now this jacket from AL looks like it needs two chest pockets to me. The design appears a bit more vertical than a herc.

 

[jpk_NJ]

or this maybe and keeping cargo pockets??

 

[HoosierDaddy]

or this maybe and keeping cargo pockets?? View attachment 25783

That looks good. I wouldn't change a thing.
HD

 

[gtdean48]

That looks good. I wouldn't change a thing.
HD

:arated:

 

[jpk_NJ]

I like the Goodwear Acadia design with the two symmetric pockets but I already have a fair amount of short jackets. Looking for something closer to 29" back, and at that length would probably need cargo pocket flaps ike the AL Spiegel to keep it balanced

 

[Edward]

That looks good. I wouldn't change a thing.
HD

With you on that. That one it really works to have the two.

 

[Guppy]

I have a half-belt deluxe in black FQHH, with two chest pockes, and I like the way it looks a lot. I picked it up back in December.