US Airforce N-3B Parka
High fashion where you’d least expect it
And now, a little something you least expected. Coming straight from US Airforce stores, right to Misty Mountain Supply, and hopefully soon to your mailbox, is a winter jacket, designed for the military but now sold as high fashion by the very same company that produced it for the military. Alpha industries’ very first jacket they ever produced for the United States Military, the N-3B is even worn by Mr. Misty himself. If anything speaks as a testament to the craft behind this creation, a mere two months following the establishment of Alpha industries in ‘59, they impressively won a contract with the United States Navy and the United States Air Force, not only for the N-3B jacket but also the “Navy Shipboard Shirt.” The N-3 B's intended use was to keep air force personnel and navy crew members safe from extreme cold, rain, sea spray, and whatever cold threats were thrown at it. If you’re looking for the true retro look, consider the initial colour it was made in, midnight blue, or a later sage green which saw extended usage in the services of Uncle Sam!
Despite all of its’ benefits outlined in the “Features section below, an additional plus if you’re a Canadian is that buying through Misty Mountain Supply offers an excellent chance to secure one of these jackets without being subjected to pesky customs fees or import taxes if you’ve been put off from buying one prior.
NOTE: PLEASE ORDER THIS ON ITS OWN DUE TO ITS SIZE AND WEIGHT
Features
Reinforced elbow patches to keep your elbows safe from winter slip and falls
Snorkel hood lined with removable faux mouton fur
Buckle style hood just multiple adjustments
Channel stitched quilted lining
Full sized button up storm flap
“MA-1” style pocket attached to sleeves
Shirring stitching throughout sleeves
Two exterior pockets that also act as hand warmers
Two button up waist pockets with fabric flaps
One interior pocket
“Ottoman” inset knit cuffs
Water resistant build
Draw cord around hood to keep the cold out and the warm in
Rated to an impressive -60F (in conjunction with a couple of layers, or in conjunction with the specific 1970s issued cold weather kit if you want to get technical)
Schematics
Measurements: M
Medium regular only (if you normally wear a medium or large, this will fit you well)
Condition: New!
Completely unopened and unused Surplus!
Manufacturing
OUTER SHELL is one hundred percent Flight nylon
LINING is one hundred percent Nylon
FILL is one hundred percent Polyester
Manufactured by Alpha Industries or other US Air Force Contractor of the time.
Field Notes/Misty Supply Musings/Potential Uses/Trivia
This garment is intended to unisex, as per usual sizing is intended for men, whereas women are recommended to choose one size smaller than what they usually would.
