How many jackets do you own?

[navetsea]

15 including the non leather, more than enough for a lifetime, now it's time to wear them more, of all my jackets the one currently worn the most is my cheap m65 replica

 

[WolfofStateSt]

All is gone/going.

But I just realized the question about jackets, not leather jackets so I wasn't being honest as I own three or four.

What inspired you to get rid of your jackets?

 

[Doctor Strange]

Six leather jackets and ten cloth jackets. None of them were purchased recently, it's already more than I can wear...

 

[El Marro]

Would love a nice N1 though, but no luck so far.

Check out the Iron Heart N-1. I own two of them and they are great. Super warm, but well cut so that you can move around and work without the jacket getting in the way.

 

[VansonRider]

I don't see how artificial fur / fleece can be warmer than wool or alpaca, but comfort might be a thing there!

Warmth comes from the amount of dead air space maintained by the insulation, not what it’s made from. For me, the magic of wool is its ability to manage moisture, and the way it’s breathability prevents me from overheating. That and synthetic will pick up and hold onto body soil while wool can go on and on without getting stinky.

I’ve got a bit of experience snow camping and hiking, and a couple days in synthetic long John’s makes you want to climb out of your own skin but wool stays fresh for so much longer. And even if it does start to smell, you can air it out, while sometimes even machine washing won’t get the odor out of synthetics.

 

[JMax]

Still have the 10 leather jackets and then 8 or so wool, denim or canvas jackets. And vests, lots of vests- a few in leather, many denim and then wool, canvas, etc.

Maybe I’m not as close to being out as I thought and hoped.

 

[VansonRider]

That sounds like a manageable number. It’s not “minimalist” but it’s a tight enthusiasts collection. I need to sell off the jackets I won’t fit into again. I still have 40’s and 42’s. I don’t think I’ll be a 40 again…

 

[barnabus]

I don't know.

Loads of cloth jackets. Only one leather, excluding dedicated armoured riding jackets.

But in my head lots of them are for sale, even if they aren't actually listed anywhere.

 

[RDS]

I would definitely recommend the PB one! I got one recently that is unfortunately too small for me, but I think it's rather fantastic, especially if you get it gently used.
I wouldn't mind a shearling either someday
Not a big fan of the lettering on the back either, but it doesn't bother me that much.
Thank you!

The Pike Bros. N-1 is a good quality jacket and I’d also recommend one but I do wish they would get the design of the sleeves sorted.
I’ve now had 4, all acquired in excellent or ‘as new’ condition, and the sleeves were just like two tubes with no tapering towards the cuff. Also, despite me having long arms the sleeve length on the Pike N-1’s is excessive and this could be around 2 inches shorter on every size.
One jacket was an XL, while the other 3 were L, and I ended buying and selling my way through them until I finally found a Large which was a better fit. For some reason the sleeves on this one were a little shorter than the previous two L’s but even so in an ideal world it could still be an inch less.
Still, the best thing was I bought well and sold the XL and two L’s for more than I paid for them and managed to off-set almost the entire cost of the L jacket I’m keeping (for now!)

 

[TartuWolf]

Warmth comes from the amount of dead air space maintained by the insulation, not what it’s made from. For me, the magic of wool is its ability to manage moisture, and the way it’s breathability prevents me from overheating. That and synthetic will pick up and hold onto body soil while wool can go on and on without getting stinky.

I’ve got a bit of experience snow camping and hiking, and a couple days in synthetic long John’s makes you want to climb out of your own skin but wool stays fresh for so much longer. And even if it does start to smell, you can air it out, while sometimes even machine washing won’t get the odor out of synthetics.

That is a very good observation! Moisture wicking, odor persistence, breathability and pure warmth are very different characteristics contributing to how suitable a garment is for a certain conditions.

"Loft" seems to be one of the main contributors to pure warmth when dry. The dead air space you mentioned. That's why the fishnet base layers are so effective. And why down insulation works so well while still being so light.
Usually the main issue with down gear is the durability of the outer fabric. Wonder if anyone makes down filled jungle cloth or similar shell - that would make a very durable and very warm garment..

Great discussion but not related to the topic of this thread haha.

 

[TartuWolf]

Check out the Iron Heart N-1. I own two of them and they are great. Super warm, but well cut so that you can move around and work without the jacket getting in the way.

Currently bought the Buzz Rickson N1 with 50% wool 30% alpaca 20% mohair lining.
But I'll keep the IH one in mind if this one doesn't work out!

 

[MrProper]

Also, despite me having long arms the sleeve length on the Pike N-1’s is excessive and this could be around 2 inches shorter on every size.

That's actually pretty good news Normally the sleeves of ready-to-wear are always rather borderline for me. And I like long sleeves.

 

[RDS]

That's actually pretty good news Normally the sleeves of ready-to-wear are always rather borderline for me. And I like long sleeves.

I don’t know why but the sleeve length on the Pike N-1’s seems to be way out of proportion with the chest size.
Although the chest on the XL was OK for me the sleeves were so long they covered my whole hand. Although slightly tighter (obviously) the chest width’s on the L’s also had room for layering but on two of the jackets the cuffs still came down over the finger joints on my hands.
Fortunately, the sleeves on the final L only reach my thumb joint which is fine for a jacket which will often be worn when the temperature drops.

 

[TartuWolf]

There were around 10 Buzz Rickson N-1 jackets for sale in JP in the same size 36. ALL of them had different measurements throughout. Sure part of it is the way one measures, but overall the inconsistence of fit/cut/measurements can be very annoying, even within the same brand, same model and same size. Just like you described your experience with finding the perfect size L for PB N1.

 

[newtojackets]

All is gone/going.

But I just realized the question about jackets, not leather jackets so I wasn't being honest as I own three or four.

How come you’re getting rid of you leather jackets?

 

[Monitor]

What inspired you to get rid of your jackets?

How come you’re getting rid of you leather jackets?

Eh, long, irrelevant story. It just happened and it's okay.

 

[Alex.A]

3 leather jackets (1 is for riding only) and a B-10. I've been looking at Lewis Leathers recently whilst trying to tell myself "no"....

 

[TartuWolf]

Not mine but wanted to post this somewhere:

Love TJ and a lot of very cool jackets there!

 

[BB1239]

That sounds like a manageable number. It’s not “minimalist” but it’s a tight enthusiasts collection. I need to sell off the jackets I won’t fit into again. I still have 40’s and 42’s. I don’t think I’ll be a 40 again…

Would this imply that you may have a Vanson in size 42 you're considering selling? I told myself I wouldn't buy another for a while, yet had to ask.

 

[BB1239]

Leather, right now just 5. Vansons: Avenger, Model B, Model E, and Model F. And one Schott, a 141. I plan to stop at seven, have my eye on a few more.