IHW-06 - Quilt lined Melton CPO Jacket in Red/Black, Black or Green

[georgeel]

Are IHW-06 heavier than IHW-05?

[Giles]

No, 05 is much heavier

[zatenm]

I'm relocating to London this coming January and would need a nice all-round jacket to keep me warm in the winter. I'm considering the IHW-06 or the IH-6526J-SP. Aesthethically I like both jackets almost equally.

Any opnions on which is a more suited jacket for a typical London winter?

For reference, I don't like to wear too many layers because it's always very warm indoors. I need a jacket that can keep me warm on the streets without immediately suffocating me as soon as I take the undergroud.

Cheers!

[Giles]

Both would work. I think the IHW-06 may be better for your needs though.  Giles

[zatenm]

Thanks Giles. Might place an order in time for a self gift this X-mas. Got a weak spot for the black and red version. Cheers

[tigerpac]

Merry (early) Christmas to me!!!

Just wanted to thank Giles and Paula for helping my GF pick the perfect size for me.  The XXL fits great!!  Love it!

[Seul]

I'm just gonna go ahead and massively agree with you on that being an excellent fit…

[davito]

Like it very much tigerpac great early xmas present. Congrats on that beauty

[thomasnunnally]

Looks great and was a great choice!

[pillowPANTS]

Anyone have the green? Would like to see some fit picks. Trying to decide between the red/black and the green

[MikeC]

Green PP. do it!!

[pillowPANTS]

My first thought was green but then once i saw another pic of the red i wanted it instead. My main issues are 1) i feel the green is a lil dressier and if i think of it like that, i wont wear it very often. 2) the red i feel i will wear alot more, but i live in northern ontario Canada and the "red/black buffalo check is fairly common. I know this is way nicer then the Dickies or Kodiak type shit that get worn around here but i feel like i may just look like one of the neighbouring hicks in a  $30 work jacket. You know?
Pissin me off lol

[tigerpac]

Well it does have the big "Iron Heart" chain-sticking if you want people to see its different.  As to if they'll understand (let alone appreciate!) what Iron Heart is… that's another story!

[pillowPANTS]

True lol. But no one here knows about IH except me and a few friends. I do my best to spread the word tho.. Dont get me wrong, i dont need people to know that im wearing a $600 jacket. I just dont want to look like a reg downtown bum IN a $600 jacket. Sooo anyone with pics of the green??

[pillowPANTS]

Went for the red/black today thanks to the Gf. Now hurry up Christmas!!

[tigerpac]

Congrats - it's a great friggen jacket!

[zatenm]

Congrats tigerpac and PP! I'm leaning towards the red black too. How warm did you find the jacket?

[tigerpac]

Thanks!  It's warmer than it first seems.  I'm not a big fan of the cold (read: I'm a big baby about the cold) and with a flannel underneath, a wool cap (I'm look at you Giles!) and some gloves I think it gets you ready for just about anything.

Highly recommended!

[zatenm]

Great to hear tigerpac, I'm a big baby about the cold too Where are u located by the way?

[tigerpac]

Hoboken, New Jersey USA

Winters get pretty cold but could be much worse!

Weather ranges from about 0-15 degrees F for a low in the winter to 100 degrees F in the summer.  Nice broad range.