Thomas Koehle
Well-Known Member
My name is Thomas and i`m addicted to deck jackets ...
Got 2 new repop deck jackets outta china - this time off the manufacturer "BOB DONG" and want to share my experiences:
I got one in both the khaki as well as in the nevy blue/darkgrey version
they have versions with just the stencil on the chest or with both chest and back stenciled (USN on chest / US NAVY on back)
fabric is pretty heavy and looks realistic compared with the material of some NOS USN coveralls I have in my collection
the colour of the darkblue version is very near to the colour of the bibs
size is both 44
clasps close tight - the grey alpaca liner is a bit itchy but fine so far
1st pic shows the khaki / OD version compared to a Bronson N1 outta my collection
Bronson was washed once before
both the bluegrey and khaki version
those jackets are really heavy - will provide more info about the weight as soon as I'm back home
on the last 2 pics you might get an idea about the material - pockets are double layered and should carry a lot of weight
all in all i`m really satisfied with the jackets - although I do not know wether this particular N1 version (hooks with the outer pockets) ever existed
downthing is: I tossed the khaki jacket in the washer with 30 degree C - took the program for "delicate" garment and when she came out she showed light crincles in the surface - will drop some pics "after washing" asap - up to now ALL repop N1 in my collection mastered the washer - the Bob Dong jacket is the first one which "failed"
Got 2 new repop deck jackets outta china - this time off the manufacturer "BOB DONG" and want to share my experiences:
I got one in both the khaki as well as in the nevy blue/darkgrey version
they have versions with just the stencil on the chest or with both chest and back stenciled (USN on chest / US NAVY on back)
fabric is pretty heavy and looks realistic compared with the material of some NOS USN coveralls I have in my collection
the colour of the darkblue version is very near to the colour of the bibs
size is both 44
clasps close tight - the grey alpaca liner is a bit itchy but fine so far
1st pic shows the khaki / OD version compared to a Bronson N1 outta my collection
Bronson was washed once before
both the bluegrey and khaki version
those jackets are really heavy - will provide more info about the weight as soon as I'm back home
on the last 2 pics you might get an idea about the material - pockets are double layered and should carry a lot of weight
all in all i`m really satisfied with the jackets - although I do not know wether this particular N1 version (hooks with the outer pockets) ever existed
downthing is: I tossed the khaki jacket in the washer with 30 degree C - took the program for "delicate" garment and when she came out she showed light crincles in the surface - will drop some pics "after washing" asap - up to now ALL repop N1 in my collection mastered the washer - the Bob Dong jacket is the first one which "failed"