@samo not itchy at all. Wore it today on a dog walk, windy and 33F with just a t shirt and it was fine. Collar is the only thing really where the wool touches and it was tight against the neck and soft and warm.
Incidentally, I use the top snap to keep the collar around my neck versus the button and that works well and easier.
This is an awesome jacket, and slots in nicely between my oiled N1 and serge A2 temperature-wise. Can wear it dressed down or dressed up, I feel.
My only nitpick is I wish it had a zipper pull. The zipper without it feels like a thin wire and isn’t great to grip. My IHM-33 has a black pull and I wish this had the same one, to fill in the void in the zipper, giving a better feel, and to give something more to grab onto. Trying to find a similar one to install.
@IrishHeart said in IHM-48-KHA - 12oz Whipcord Lightweight N1 Deck Jacket - Khaki:
Sleeves unfortunately far too short for me. I’ve noticed this to be the case on a couple of recent releases.
Same. I was going to make a similar comment when I saw the black sizing about recent products. Really wanted one of these jackets but the sleeves are too short.
One of the reasons I love IH is the jackets fit both arms and slimmer body, which is hard to find, plus the styles rock. Be sad if that is no longer the case, though I understand the sleeves were too long for others.
I wear mine from 2-13 C with just a t shirt underneath. (I’m an F guy but think I got that range right. Basically, 36-55 F). It can be worn in lower temps with a flannel but I switch to my N1 so I can pop the collar and keep my neck warm, especially if windy.
I love this jacket so much, I bought the green serge one too. I actually wear that one more due to the longer sleeves, but this one is more subtle and can be worn with anything. They are both awesome.
@Alex_24 said in IHJ-142-IND - 21oz Serge Windbreaker - Indigo:
Regarding your post on sizing, I agree one could size down on this for a more fitted style, but the sleeve length then becomes an issue as, from my experience, windbreaker cut always has slightly shorter sleeves. So I’m glad I went with my normal size in this.
This was a concern of mine too. I originally ordered the black one in my UHF size (XL) due to the longer sleeves, which I need. I thought I could make it work because the chest size was the same as my L A2. I also thought I could use the draw strings in the hem to make it fit a little tighter like I do with the A2s.
However, the waist and opening were just way too large and billowy for my body, and the drawstring didn’t help as much as I hoped. So I exchanged it for a L. The L does fit better in the body but the sleeve length is right on the edge. Hoping I don’t lose much from creases.
Appreciate it. That pushed me off the fence and I have one on the way!
How heavy / stiff is the fabric? I keep going back and forth on this. I have the Serge A2 and love it on there, but this is much heavier. Really want a version of the A2 but without the wool for warmer days.
Is it like 21oz denim or softer?
@samo I picked up the olive one last year and it doesn’t feel greasy or cold like waxed jackets do. Also, the inside of the pocket on the outside side is wool lined and that feels nice on the hands, much nicer than waxed jackets. No issues keeping mine clean.
It’s a very warm jacket. I picked up the black A2 this year and they each have their own temperature ranges. A2 is 40 - low 50F. Oiled N1 is 30 to 45F, maybe even lower. Both wearing just a t-shirt. I can sit inside and not overheat in the A2. No chance in the oiled N1.
