Greg Gale
Well-Known Member
So just after Christmas my package arrived: a Bronson L-2a, one of their recently released new models.
I have one of their older L-2s in green, size Large (40). It was slightly too baggy for me, and to be honest it was really warm too. So this time I ordered a size 38 (M). Although most of my Bronson stuff is L or XL (B-10), the measurements of the 38 seemed right to me. Also, I figured if it's too small I'll know for sure. But if I order a 40, I won't know if it's too large or just baggy, whether I could have gone down a size. My logic was sound!
The fit
The jacket fits exactly the way I want. trim but not snug. The chest, shoulders, sleeve length everything is spot on. The back length is a little short though, but I can live with that, and L-2a-s are supposed to be really short anyway. For reference I'm 184 cm tall, 40" chest and 73 kg.
The goods:
The quality of the Nylon is amazing. It feels sturdier than my older L-2. The lining is less 'silky' and shiny, and there seems to be less padding - to my relief. It can really be used as a wind breaker. The pocket placement seems to be alright too. The knits are seamless and sturdy.
The others:
The zippers are not great at all, unfortunately, but oh well. Also, the color is more of a steely blue rather than air force blue. Original L-2a-s appear to be a lighter and more vivid blue than this - at least on photos.
Bottom line:
Fantastic jacket especially for the price. Once I get back home I'll take my Korean war patches off my L-2 and sew them on this one. And finally, I have a flying jacket I can wear in the tropics too - at least on colder, rainy evenings.
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