IHM-43-NAV - Nylon Type L-2B Flight Jacket - Navy Blue

[Matt]

@Buckeye said in IHM-43-NAV - Nylon Type L-2B Flight Jacket - Navy Blue:

To be honest, this didn’t look super impressive online and I couldn’t figure out why it was flying off the shelves. I bit the bullet and grabbed an XXL, and I’m so glad I did. Perfectly constructed lightweight bomber; will definitely get lots of use!

Same. I didn’t decide I wanted it until I saw it in person.

[Jesús]

@Buckeye said in IHM-43-NAV - Nylon Type L-2B Flight Jacket - Navy Blue:

To be honest, this didn’t look super impressive online and I couldn’t figure out why it was flying off the shelves. I bit the bullet and grabbed an XXL, and I’m so glad I did. Perfectly constructed lightweight bomber; will definitely get lots of use!

same, exactly the same

[Matt]

I think being able to see it in person at the party could have motivated quite a few sales. Based on photos alone I though it was going to me much lighter but the insulated lining puts it in a mid weight range I think. So, I didn’t feel like waiting for an M1A.

[guiltyparty]

We just had a XXL come back the store so if anyone is looking, we got you!

[doubletee]

Damn need an XL

[Neru-6]

@doubletee Aitora got one back in stock

[RWalleyTX]

@Buckeye
It looks like I might be a xxl as well in this jacket…what size western and or uhf do you wear? I have the opportunity to grab a xxl but not sure how the fit is

[Buckeye]

@RWalleyTX said in IHM-43-NAV - Nylon Type L-2B Flight Jacket - Navy Blue:

@Buckeye
It looks like I might be a xxl as well in this jacket…what size western and or uhf do you wear? I have the opportunity to grab a xxl but not sure how the fit is

Hey! I’m an XXL in the westerns and UHF, typically prefer to go XXXL on jackets for the shoulders and the chest. The XXL in this piece is perfect, and happy I didn’t go XXXL. I’m 6’0”, 207-ish. Hope this helps!

[RWalleyTX]

@Buckeye thanks for the reply. I have a xxl on the way!

[JunkPants]

I thought all hope was lost, but found one the other day at Aitora (they still have M and L in stock if anyone is looking for one), and it just arrived today.

Wow, instant favourite. Very cool jacket. I'm sure this one will see a lot of spring/autumn use over the next few years.
Love both the bombers from this season.

Pictured with a few brethren.

[goosehd]

This thread has been a little quiet and curious how everyone is getting along with these jackets. It’s one of those where I kind of regret not picking up, but did so because I have too many in rotation.

Are they warm, durable, windproof, etc.? Love to hear some thoughts and feedback on them.

[Matt]

Love mine, very glad I was able to find one after the party. IH technical/nylon stuff is so great. I’ll throw it on this weekend and will take some action photos on a dog walk for you.

[Matt]

I didn’t originally get it because I heard a green MA-1 was likely in the foreseeable future. (Orange lining ). It haunted me and I pulled the trigger about a week after getting back from Gosport. Now that I have it, I can totally see space in my closet for both.

[DeeDee85]

@Matt I have talked myself out of Sage Green MA-1’s from Real McCoys and Buzz Rickson’s for the last couple of winters, if IH do make one I’m definitely on board.. you’ve got me crossing my fingers now!

[Tago Mago]

@Matt obviously, those are totally different jackets and implying otherwise is crazy talk.

[Matt]

I heard it from a reliable source but the distance between We want to make this and It’s being made is subject to Japanese calculations.

[DeeDee85]

@Matt I’ll be so glad I held off from the other ones if you are right

[JunkPants]

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[RubyRae]

This jacket sold out so fast I thought we might see more posts. I'm guessing lower numbers produced?

[Matt]

The temperature goes from60 to 45 to 20 then back again in a matter of hours so I can only wear this on the more moderate days. I’ll try to get some photos next time I wear it. It’s been getting its turn though thankfully.