IHM-39-OLV - Military Serge A2 Deck Jacket - Olive

[ARNC]

@Tobi I get the impression you’re generally more tolerant of looser fits than I am. Sleeve volume and excess material around my lower body were a big factor in my sizing down – for me the difference in length between the two sizes was less significant. If you’re more sensitive to length, maybe keep it.

I suspect the arms will settle down a bit and I’m not sure how many layers you’re wearing in the pics, but with thicker layers underneath I think you’re good (maybe not with just a tee). The arm opening seems to be cut a bit lower/wider than in other IH tops, and I think that’s a bit factor in the upper arm volume.

Sorry if I’ve gone on too long – hope this helps you and maybe others debating sizing (this was definitely the hardest time I’ve had making sense of the numbers).

[Tobi]

Thanks - will think it over today. The sleeve length is not a problem for me, but more the width/volume of the arm. I guess this is close to the military original cuts, seen this otherwise only on authentic M65 Jackets...

[Tobi]

Keeping the XL

[Twistlock]

I keep coming back looking at this one. Need to try one on next week.

[goosehd]

@Twistlock This jacket is one of those times I'm glad that there isn't one close by for me to try on...I know what I would do, and I just bought the waxed N1 in the fall.

[Twistlock]

Yep, i too know what will happen if sizing works out/still available by the time i hit the store.

[endo]

@Twistlock said in IHM-39-OLV - Military Serge A2 Deck Jacket - Olive:

I keep coming back looking at this one.

same

[ARNC]

@Twistlock @endo you really don’t want to see/try this! Unless the sizing’s a disaster, you’ll need ridiculous levels of willpower to resist.

[Twistlock]

I am afraid you are right @ARNC

[endo]

thanks so much @ARNC doesn't really help resisting

[Tobi]

I can confirm the Jacket is hard to resist, but sizing is tricky... best for guys with short upper body but long arms and huge biceps

[endo]

@Tobi said in IHM-39-OLV - Military Serge A2 Deck Jacket - Olive:

short upper body

check

but long arms

check

and huge biceps

... no way

[gazza61]

I bit the bullit and bought this jacket and it is one of the best decisions i have made.

[Rick62]

Is the lining in the sleeves wool like the rest of the jacket or lined satin like in the N1..

[IrishHeart]

@Rick62 wool like the rest of the jacket. Full description in first post.

[Rick62]

@IrishHeart Thanks! I have read the full description, but it also says that the lining makes the jacket easy to take off and put on and that is usually stated if it has a satin lining. This and the lack of a photo of the inside sleeve left my curiosity unsatisfied.

[AdamJ]

@Rick62 wool throughout, we'll add an inside out image to both jackets

[IrishHeart]

@Rick62 understood. Always worth double checking when making a big investment in any item of clothing. It looks a great jacket so hope it meets your expectations.

[Cole]

I didn't want to buy one, since a winterjacket without the collar of the N1 seemed unreasonable to me, but damn it, I just ordered the last large from Statement Store Berlin.

I'm so weak.

[Cole]

The jacket arrived today and here are my thoughts.

I took size L, same size as my N1 jackets. It fits considerably less tight then my N1, which is a good thing.

What irritates me is the construction of the sleeves and the lining. I somehow have the feeling that I have excess material on the inside of my upper arm, just below the armpit. The is nothing there, but it somehow feels like it. After a few minutes of wear I hardly notice it anymore and expect it to go away with time.

To be hones I wasn't shure if I should keep it, but my wife said "Don't send it back, it looks good and you will regret it later" and who am I do act against her advice.

EDIT: Why is there no internal pocket? The chestpocket alone is to small for a cellphone or passport, an internal pocket would have been a nice quality of life feature.

The collar, well, the collar lacks fluffy alpaca wool, but it would be just another N1 if it wouldn't, I guess. Time to buy a scarf again.