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Bronson N1 deck vs. NonStock N1 deck

Heyjude7

Member
Hi new to the forum but lurking for a while. Been wanting to buy one of these jackets but not sure if I should settle for the cheaper version (nonstock) or the Bronson. Does anyone know the major differences other then the interior on the Bronson being 75/25 wool poly blend
 

B-Man2

Well-Known Member
Hi new to the forum but lurking for a while. Been wanting to buy one of these jackets but not sure if I should settle for the cheaper version (nonstock) or the Bronson. Does anyone know the major differences other then the interior on the Bronson being 75/25 wool poly blend
Bronson is turning out respectable quality jackets at relatively good prices . Go for the higher priced version. You won’t be disappointed.
Cheers
 

B-Man2

Well-Known Member
Thank you for the response!
They both look great! I want the Bronson. Anyone have one that they give reviews and or close up picks
Check the “review” section and the “Cloth “ section. I know there have been several discussions about them. You might also do a “search” for Bronson Jackets.
Cheers
 

Thomas Koehle

Well-Known Member
Like Burt pointed out:
i’d rather go with BRONSON or BOB D. than with NON STOCK - and yes there are some reviews already on the forum.

Just keep in mind that sometimes there are differences in between the different production lots.

Generally both manufacturers gone through a remarkable evolution during the time and you will be surprised how good those jackets are

I got a few of them and love ‘em all
 

Heyjude7

Member
I ordered a bob dong deck hook jacket to wear when I am out to sea. It matches our ship’s issued jackets plus no one really cares on my ship what jackets we wear out to sea.
It should be arriving here soon.
I NEED a Bronson Khaki N1 Deck jacket size 44 in my life!
 

B-Man2

Well-Known Member
I ordered a bob dong deck hook jacket to wear when I am out to sea. It matches our ship’s issued jackets plus no one really cares on my ship what jackets we wear out to sea.
It should be arriving here soon.
I NEED a Bronson Khaki N1 Deck jacket size 44 in my life!
That’s a good option, however have you checked out a Buzz Rickson N-1?
That’s about as close to an original as you can find.
 

Thomas Koehle

Well-Known Member
Good point that Burt pointed out ...

Anyway - if you might be interested I can snap a couple of piccies of my N1 collection as soon as i’m Back home in Germany next weekend

Are you currently on duty in the Navy?
 

Geeboo

Well-Known Member
Bronson lining is 90% wool + 10% poly which 'look' is quite ok.
Non-stock lining is pile fleece that you find in something like Patagonia.
 

B-Man2

Well-Known Member
Yes ... same one. Unfortunately the largest size they make is too tight for me. So I sold it off and picked up a Buzz. If Bronson and Dong ever start making jackets in a normal size 46 they will sell a bunch more of their jackets.
 

B-Man2

Well-Known Member
To follow up on my post, I just received an email from Bronson that for the next 72 hours Bronson has a sale going on and their N-1 deck jackets are $179.99 ( No I’m not affiliated with the company):D
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zoomer

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Yes ... same one. Unfortunately the largest size they make is too tight for me. So I sold it off and picked up a Buzz. If Bronson and Dong ever start making jackets in a normal size 46 they will sell a bunch more of their jackets.
If they were ever going to, they'd have done it by now.
 

Heyjude7

Member
Good point that Burt pointed out ...

Anyway - if you might be interested I can snap a couple of piccies of my N1 collection as soon as i’m Back home in Germany next weekend

Are you currently on duty in the Navy?
Thank you and yes please. I am currently in the US Navy. Stationed out of California
 
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