Roughneck Oil Driller Goatskin Jacket by Cockpit

[Deleted member 16736]

Anybody own this jacket? It looks interesting, and it's being sold on eBay new for $499.

http://www.cockpitusa.com/store/product.php?productid=17532&cat=437&page=1#

 

[ButteMT61]

Anybody own this jacket? It looks interesting, and it's being sold on eBay new for $499.

http://www.cockpitusa.com/store/product.php?productid=17532&cat=437&page=1#

A nice guy. I talked with him when I considered getting one of these myself. I decided for not much more, I could get a custom jacket.
Don't let that stop you - I think it looks very cool!

 

[nicholasb]

Its basically an Indy style jacket. Looks nice. You often don't get enough images to be able to really make up your mind but I reckon it should be good.

 

[ButteMT61]

Its basically an Indy style jacket. Looks nice. You often don't get enough images to be able to really make up your mind but I reckon it should be good.

I think I have a bunch of pix they sent me. Let me look and I'll post 'em up later.

 

[Seb Lucas]

I think I have a bunch of pix they sent me. Let me look and I'll post 'em up later.

A bit too Indy for me. I'd rather get a G&B Expedition. If it had slant pockets, I'd be more interested.

 

[ButteMT61]

I'll look tomorrow. Time for bed.

 

[ButteMT61]

Here's a set of pix. http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottbflickr/sets/72157627351514350/

 

[dr greg]

I'm no leather expert, but I thought goatskin was a soft premium leather, wouldn't an ACTUAL oilworker's jacket have been made of something a bit more robust like Steerhide?
Correct me if I be wrong....

 

[Philalethes]

I'm no leather expert, but I thought goatskin was a soft premium leather, wouldn't an ACTUAL oilworker's jacket have been made of something a bit more robust like Steerhide?
Correct me if I be wrong....

I find goatskin to be very robust, even if lightweight. I don't think I would describe it as soft - at least in the sense of something soft like lambskin.

However, I have no idea as to the historical accuracy of this coat.

 

[ButteMT61]

It's an interesting Indy/A2 long half belt sorta concoction.
I like it, but passed based on price. They make nice jackets, but for a bit more, you can get a great jacket.

 

[Stearmen]

I'm no leather expert, but I thought goatskin was a soft premium leather, wouldn't an ACTUAL oilworker's jacket have been made of something a bit more robust like Steerhide?
Correct me if I be wrong....

You are thinking of lambs skin, goatskin is very abrasive resistant. That is why the US Navy used it for their M422 jackets. The Army Air Corp picked horsehide, because they had far more men to equip and goat is much harder to get.

 

[PoohBang]

A2's came in goat also.... Goat is super tough, light but smells bad to my nose compared to horse....

 

[nicholasb]

Thanks for posting the pics ButteMT61. Looks interesting but pricey.

 

[ButteMT61]

Thanks for posting the pics ButteMT61. Looks interesting but pricey.

Yep, my take as well. If I could get one for ~$250, I'd probably go for it...

 

[pauleway]

I own own one and love it. Probably my favorite go to jacket!

 

[Grayland]

I'm no leather expert, but I thought goatskin was a soft premium leather, wouldn't an ACTUAL oilworker's jacket have been made of something a bit more robust like Steerhide?
Correct me if I be wrong....

Maybe even Oil Pulled Steerhide? I'll be here all week; try the veal.

 

[ButteMT61]

Maybe even Oil Pulled Steerhide? I'll be here all week; try the veal.

Don't give up your day job...

 

[too much coffee]

Don't give up your day job...

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