IHM-04 - Alpaca Lined N1 Deck Jacket - Olive, Black and Navy

[Bluegrass]

I kind of hate to wish for colder weather, but I hardly ever get to wear mine.  Winters here (in KY) ain't what they used to be… It's going to get up to 54 degrees F today.

[zatenm]

@Bluegrass , I should have guess from your handle you're in KY. I went to school in Lexington (UK) and I'm a Wildcat for life

[Bluegrass]

Cool @zatenm  - I'm a Cards man first, but I'm not a Cat hater like some folks in the Ville.  If you're ever back in-state let me know!

[zatenm]

Sure will @Bluegrass [emoji4]
Same to you if you ever happen to be in London [emoji482]

[Peter]

Personally, I think this jacket shines between -1 to 5 degrees celsius. And it looks so, so good.

[zatenm]

Inspired by @Finkster , I finally installed a drawstring on my N-1. I found it significantly improves the fit and warming potential of the jacket (please forgive the PJ bottoms):

[Finkster]

Well done, buddy!

… and excellent combo with the pajama pants 

[zatenm]

@Finkster:

Well done, buddy!

… and excellent combo with the pajama pants 

Thank you Sir! [emoji482]

[Bluegrass]

@zatenm Please elaborate just a bit, how did you do the drawstring??

[Finkster]

@Bluegrass:

@zatenm Please elaborate just a bit, how did you do the drawstring??

The better question is:
How long did you needed for this 'job'? .. my time was ca. 40 min - never again 

[Peterpiper]

I've done this also. The trick I used was a length of single copper conductor wire. From twin and earth house wiring. It's flexible but rigid enough to thread it straight through. Push it through and tape your paraccord or lace onto the end. Like a big long copper needle!

[Finkster]

^ That's a clever method …
I had (unfortunately) only my fingers and an old boot lace at disposal  ::)

[zatenm]

@Bluegrass:

@zatenm Please elaborate just a bit, how did you do the drawstring??

@Bluegrass I used a small safety pin that  I attached to the end of the drawstring, so I can feel it across the frantic while I pull/push it deeper into the waistband until it reached the hole on the other side. Still, took a good 15 min at least @Finkster

[den1mhead]

Just added draw strings to my IHM-09 and my IHV-11. For those thinking of adding a draw string here's my useful guide;

[zatenm]

Nice one! @den1mhead

[deanclean]

I picked up one of these drawstring pullers from Lee Valley when replacing mine. It isn't needed, but it was cheap and worked great.

[Finkster]

A+

@deanclean = drawstring king 

[Bluegrass]

Wow @deanclean thats cool.

[zatenm]

Finally cold enough to pull out my N-1 [emoji4]

[Max Power]

Looks great! I still like the IHM-04 best out of all Deck Jackets.