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Are you referring to the 70s-80s Extreme Cold Weather sleeping bag or the actual Modular Sleeping System? I ask you because the 80s one I think don't have goretex shell

hi guys, I've the chance to buy a complete near mint Us Army M1949 sleeping bag from 1967 (feather filled) and a brand new US Extreme Cold Weather sleeping bag from 1984 (down and polyester filled). The prices of both are more o less the same. I want the sleeping bag for hunting days up in...

Hi, I'm the owner of a couple of genuine issued N3B parkas, dated from 1964 (Southern Athletic Co) and 1972 (Skyline Clothing Corporation). The Skyline one, as shown in the label, has 100% wool interlining. However, in the Southern Athletic one from 1964, the label don't talk about its...

But if you look at the following picture of another Skyline MA-1 jacket, there are differences between them. In this one, Skyline is written correctly, despite other things.

Hello, I have a doubt about this MA-1 contract. Is it military or a commercial version? What makes me doubt the most is that "Skyline Clothing Coporation" is written instead of "Skyline Clothing Corporation" and there is no DSA Thank you. I attach the photo. If it is useful, zippers are Conmar.

So I understand that is a legit military jacket. Thanks for your opinions, it is a pleasure reading your comments. I always learn new things. Regards

In addition, have found other MA-1 military jacket from 1987, also with DLA number. Zippers are both Scovill and there is also a marked number that was typical from the USAF/ US ARMY. In this case, what makes me doubt is that the jacket is non reversible, I mean there is no orange colour inside...

Thank you very much, as I was also doubting, I prefer waiting for a non replica one, 100% military issue. Regards.

Hello eveybody, I,ve found an Alpha Industries MA-1 jacket in pristine condition but I'm doubting about if it is a military issue or a very well made civilian one. Zippers are Scovill, there is DSA number but what makes me doubt is that "MADE IN USA" is also written. I attach you some pictures...

Hi guys, Heavy Winter is coming to Spain and I'm focusing on buying a genuine N2B USAF parka, the ones that were made before 1972 (real fur and wool insulation). I've seen that depending on the manufacturer, there are some jackets that are 60% wool 40% cotton, and other ones, specially the...

Yes, on ebay you can see genuine n-2bs manufactured by Alpha Industries from the late 60s to first 70s but there are not too much. Then in the 80s the production of them was bigger

Hi everyone, I've kept an eye on a genuine USAF N-2B parka with real fur (don't know if its coyote, wolf,?), what it means that the jacket is from 1972 or pre '72. Unfortunately, the jacket has no label, so I have no idea of when was manufactured, but the seller says that it was made for Alpha...

Hi everybody. Have found a genuine N-3b parka with real fur, but the label doesn't show the contract year. What I know is that the jacket is pre 1972. In addition, i would like to know about the lining of the jacket? 100% wool, 60 wool 40 cotton? And what about the shell? I attach some...

I bought the jacket because of the cold winters use to do here in a part of Catalonia, where temperatures can reach -10°C plus blowing wind. What was most important to me was the interlining. I'm not going to use it in the snow or if it is raining. Are these jackets 100% waterproof, or the only...

Hi guys, my NOS 1970 N-3b parka has finally arrived. I share you some pics. Interlining is 100% wool, as the label says, but what about the shell? Is it nylon&cotton, 100% nylon...? Label doesn't say it