The Deck Jacket thread.

[CatsCan]

What is your height/weight?

6'2'' and meandering around 172 - 174 lbs

 

[CatsCan]

don't worry, the cuffs on the A-2 will be easily looking as good slightly folded up. I kept them as they are on mine so far. Could fold them up one time, though..

 

[CatsCan]

Looks great man! Great fit, I hope mine fits as good as that!

Thanks! I am really happy with it. First I thought how thin this thing is compared to my N-1s. But I was surprised how good it worked on a 34°F, rainy and drafty day out in the city last Saturday. I only had a thin merino baselayer and a light poly fleece underneath and was cosy warm even sitting outdoors in a Café watching people passing by.

I am sure it will look good on you! The Navy did know how to pattern things for a sharp look! Let us see the fit pics when you finally have it!

 

[4444Design]

Mumpy, you reminded me that I wanted to show fit pics of my A-2. Here they are. Light is terrible over here in winter, so quality is bad. The function of the gusseted armpits is wonderful. Good for movability! View attachment 580514 View attachment 580515 View attachment 580516 View attachment 580517 View attachment 580518

Perfect fit for me

 

[CatsCan]

@CatsCan After I saw your post about the vintage A-2 deck jacket that you got recently, I started looking around and managed to snatch a 1972 Alpha Industries original in Medium. Can't wait!

Did it pop up finally? Please let us see it plus fit pics, do you?

 

[thatoreoguy]

Not an N! but Bronson just dropped a D-1 leather lambswool jacket

https://bronsonshop.com/collections.../usaaf-type-d-1-jacket?variant=44297763356888

 

[mumpy]

Did it pop up finally? Please let us see it plus fit pics, do you?

No not yet! It is coming from across the pond so will take a while!

 

[Aloysius]

Not an N! but Bronson just dropped a D-1 leather lambswool jacket
View attachment 581934 https://bronsonshop.com/collections.../usaaf-type-d-1-jacket?variant=44297763356888

There's no relationship between the two jackets lol.

 

[mumpy]

I also got some A-2 deck pants that I am waiting on. These can be found in mint condition on ebay for very cheap.

 

[CatsCan]

I also got some A-2 deck pants that I am waiting on. These can be found in mint condition on ebay for very cheap.

Funny, I tried to get those, too. But no luck in my size so far. I know a fellow Lounger who has 'em in my size (36 inches) but don't dare to ask him, if he wants to get rid of them. There are many on ebay.com, most from US. But shipping costs make them quite expensive. I paid $45 shipping costs for my A-2 over here to Germany. But had a good deal on the A-2 though so it was tolerable.

 

[mumpy]

Funny, I tried to get those, too. But no luck in my size so far. I know a fellow Lounger who has 'em in my size (36 inches) but don't dare to ask him, if he wants to get rid of them. There are many on ebay.com, most from US. But shipping costs make them quite expensive. I paid $45 shipping costs for my A-2 over here to Germany. But had a good deal on the A-2 though so it was tolerable.

One way of doing it is using some sort of proxy service (warehouse) and consolidate multiple packages into a single shipment. Downside is you have to wait longer.

 

[CatsCan]

I don't think it' worth troubling other people for a jacket or pants like these. It happens very seldom that I buy something in the US. That patricular jacket cost me $ 90 plus 45 shipping. Don't know how much I could have saved. I didn't have to pay import duties. I sometimes wonder why shipping from Canada is $ 15 while from the US they charge 45 for a jacket like this (all with ebay's international shipping program). Japanese often times ship for free to Germany. Perhaps it's politics.

 

[CatsCan]

No not yet! It is coming from across the pond so will take a while!

It's been a while now, have you finally got it? Do you like it? How is the fit on you?

 

[mumpy]

Alpha Industries A-2 Deck Jacket from 1972

 

[CatsCan]

What a fantastic fit on you!
I wear mine almost exclusively since I have it. Such a great jacket.
Thanks for showing us!

 

[4444Design]

I got one of these "A2 pants" as well - got it actually pretty cheap about 2 yrs ag

 

[4444Design]

Some more deck-jackets - both are N4 and on their way to me and should arrive by Saturday

one in "small" with a submarine patch

another one in "medium" with various patches from 2 destroyers, 1 landing ship for tanks and a "radar picket ship" previously cargo-ship for airplane + 1 patch "COMIDEASTFOR" which is a acronym for "Commander, Middle East Forces"

 

[mumpy]

I got one of these "A2 pants" as well - got it actually pretty cheap about 2 yrs ag

Nice I got the same ones from Alpha, same year!

 

[CatsCan]

I got one of these "A2 pants" as well - got it actually pretty cheap about 2 yrs ag

I know a fellow Lounger who has 'em in my size (36 inches) but don't dare to ask him, if he wants to get rid of them.

That's who I meant with a fellow Lounger

 

[CatsCan]

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Some more deck-jackets - both are N4 and on their way to me and should arrive by Saturday

one in "small" with a submarine patch

another one in "medium" with various patches from 2 destroyers, 1 landing ship for tanks and a "radar picket ship" previously cargo-ship for airplane + 1 patch "COMIDEASTFOR" which is a acronym for "Commander, Middle East Forces"

Did I see the first one on Kleinanzeigen recently?