Pete17
Member
Hi guys, after nearly ten years I'm in the market for another A2 jacket. I've put on a couple of pounds and my old ELC RW1401 is a bit tight these days. For reference I'm 6'5" and 220lbs.
The Eastman jackets in extra long have fit me well over the years and I'll be getting another one.
I really like the HLB model and it seems they have a bit more movement in the shoulders. The collar stand is always a nice touch too. The zip looks like a great quality one.
I've always liked the Monarch model too - It has an interesting history and looks smart. Doesn't seem to have the little extra touches that the HLB has though?
Their colour is listed as both being "Havana brown". The HLB looks like it has a more russet shade than the browner Monarch. Is it a trick of the camera or do they vary greatly in colour?
Does anyone here own the Monarch with the 352nd modifications? Any thoughts on this one?
If anyone here has owned either jacket I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Thanks
Pete
The Eastman jackets in extra long have fit me well over the years and I'll be getting another one.
I really like the HLB model and it seems they have a bit more movement in the shoulders. The collar stand is always a nice touch too. The zip looks like a great quality one.
I've always liked the Monarch model too - It has an interesting history and looks smart. Doesn't seem to have the little extra touches that the HLB has though?
Their colour is listed as both being "Havana brown". The HLB looks like it has a more russet shade than the browner Monarch. Is it a trick of the camera or do they vary greatly in colour?
Does anyone here own the Monarch with the 352nd modifications? Any thoughts on this one?
If anyone here has owned either jacket I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Thanks
Pete
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