Tanker vs. N1 Deck Jacket

[Edward]

They don't really seem too similar to me in funtion. Tankers are lighter (the ones I've seen) and are a nice cool weather piece.
N-1 are lined and heavier (jungle cloth) and are great in truly cold weather. I've got a Pike Bros N-1 and wore it in the snow in PA - was so warm I had to unzip it.
I think you can have both and not really overlap in looks and function. My 2¢

Agreed. The Tanker is, imo, somewhere in between an L2 and an MA! in warmth. A good September/early October alternative to a nice leather. The N1 is a depths of Winter jacket - a nice cloth alternative to a B3 or such. I've definitely got my eye on the Pike N1 (as well as their B15...). Tempted to go for one with some stenciling on it....

If I had to choose one or the other, I'd go for the N1 over the tanker, as it just seems more practical to me. A blue one has less of an obvious military look, if that matters to you. Of course, I have more space in my wardrobe for 'another' Winter weight short jacket, less so another lighter jacket... YMMV. I do already have a civilianised tanker from Barry Lyndon / Spearhead on eBay, with the burgundy nylon quilted liner and Travis Bickle patches (I just have to get myself organised enough to get the Bickle T stenciled on the back), so I'll probably not want another.

 

[Kevin Collver]

Yes, yes, ATF still has the zipper that gores all the way to the top of the collar...NOT like originals and the knits are not tube knits

well my new ATF jacket just arrived, and it DOES have tube cuffs, no more seams!!!!

 

[CBI]

mine arrived as well and yes tube cuffs!!!! I really like this fleece lined one - highly recommend it!!!!

 

[Kevin Collver]

I concur, this new tanker is amazing!!! its my grab&go cold weather jacket with my sweatshirt underneith, and very comfortable to wear with just a t shirt! I very much recommend this jacket, at just $100 + reasonable shipping, this is a steal for a tanker of this quality

 

[jamesmac1801]

Love the look of the tanker. Only have an M41 jacket right now

 

[CBI]

One of the things I really like about the ATF tanker is the color. I think its OD#3. Its more green than some of the other repro manufactures or I should say, less tan. There were numerous variations in color during the war.

Yep, one of the best go-to jacket deals around. Sure I wish I could post pics but I can't due to photobucket issues. I know on this site, I have another photo options for uploading?

 

[Kevin Collver]

A few pics between the fleece tanker vs the older 2009 model wool tanker

 

[Roma]

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A few pics between the fleece tanker vs the older 2009 model wool tanker

Great jackets!

 

[Roma]

One of the things I really like about the ATF tanker is the color. I think its OD#3. Its more green than some of the other repro manufactures or I should say, less tan. There were numerous variations in color during the war.

Yep, one of the best go-to jacket deals around. Sure I wish I could post pics but I can't due to photobucket issues. I know on this site, I have another photo options for uploading?

Yes, there are some options. One of them is to upload directly from your computer but the size of a pic should be within 1 or even 5 Mb, don't remember. If you use Tapatalk, you can upload directly from your mobile device.

 

[Roma]

Got my alpaca lined cotton N1 from Mister freedom last year as a way to "have a rest" at times from my heavy leather jackets Like it!

 

[Roma]

Yes, there are some options. One of them is to upload directly from your computer but the size of a pic should be within 1 or even 5 Mb, don't remember. If you use Tapatalk, you can upload directly from your mobile device.

And if you use Tapatalk, the pics are resized automatically. If you upload directly from your pc thru the webpage, you have to resize them before.

 

[Peter Mackin]

Has anybody seen or got a pike bros waxed N1,,quite fancy that one for Scottish winters.

 

[Sloan1874]

The MF N-1 is extremely tempting. I like the hook fastenings.

 

[Roma]

The MF N-1 is extremely tempting. I like the hook fastenings.

It takes some time to fasten all the hooks It's not that quick but I love them too.

 

[ButteMT61]

Yeah, would love one with the hooks too. Not like I'm in a hurry to get dressed these days...

 

[Roma]

Yeah, would love one with the hooks too. Not like I'm in a hurry to get dressed these days... [emoji14]

 

[CBI]

thanks Roma - I will check out Tapatalk.

Yes, love N-1's as well. I owned an original that I loved but was ultimately too large for me. Maybe someday I will track down another one!

 

[Doctor Damage]