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  1. Ernest P Shackleton

    Minimalist Wardrobe

    When I was a kid, the movie The Fly (1986) with Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis left a big impression on me. I don't remember the details well now, but I think he had three of the exact same complete outfit, so he never had to be bothered with making any wardrobe decision. I immediately thought...
  2. Ernest P Shackleton

    Boiled wool mittens

    well, with another try at searching, I found these images. I haven't looked at mine in a bit, but I'm relatively sure these are the same things
  3. Ernest P Shackleton

    Boiled wool mittens

    I believe boiled is what makes Filson wool different than all other wool. The Filson aficionados can correct me. I don't have experience with mittens, but I do have experience with boiled wool socks. I found them in an antique store a very long time ago. Very dense, and maybe 1.5-2cm thick, and...
  4. Ernest P Shackleton

    Alpha Industries M65 Field Jacket

    I run into a little conundrum with authenticity and functionality. My intuitive preference is for more authenticity than not. Specifically, the chest pockets with the M-65. I'm drawn to the bigger, bellowed pocket of old, but I really do not like having to try to reach the bottom of those...
  5. Ernest P Shackleton

    Hooked on jackets? Why?

    I think a lot of this has to do with nostalgia for the mythos we create for ourselves. Items like this become powerful markers in our lives. I have a short list of items that caught my eye in the past, some going back to childhood, that I think about A LOT. Some of them I know I wouldn't even...
  7. Ernest P Shackleton

    Alpha Industries M65 Field Jacket

    Let me know if you run into one for less than $100. I do like the look of them more than the Rothco, particularly the chest pocket sizing and look. I looked around a bit, and I'm seeing a consistent $140-160, most having to ship from Europe, so including shipping. Amazon has them too, but...
  8. Ernest P Shackleton

    Alpha Industries M65 Field Jacket

    anyone have any experience with this Rothco version? I'm half-considering one for a gift. In this instance, it has to be a new jacket. I like that it comes with the liner, and they go on sale for $85 at times. https://www.ebay.com/itm/335162192559
  9. Ernest P Shackleton

    USAF N-3B parkas - Let's talk about them!!

    Those Spiewak Golden Fleece with Titan fabric are indeed beasts. They weigh a ton.
  10. Ernest P Shackleton

    MA-1 Flight jacket

    I posted something similar in a thread a couple months ago, but now I see it was in the wrong thread. It's been a long time since I bought an MA-1, so please bear with me. Do Rothco and Alpha Industries, or anyone really, still make authentic vs cheaper models? I looked at the Rothco website...
  11. Ernest P Shackleton

    Feet Up! The Work Boot Thread

    Those remind me of the Corcoran 1525 Paratrooper II boots (I don't think they call them that anymore), sans the toe box. Yours are less military looking though
  13. Ernest P Shackleton

    Feet Up! The Work Boot Thread

    I wouldn't say this is a non-issue for me, so I looked around a bit. Carl Muwkawski (sp?) did a couple videos on this brand, and he mentioned good treatment of workers and fair wage pay. I don't like to be skeptical, but I also know how this youtube game works. It reminds me of how the stereo...
  14. Ernest P Shackleton

    Feet Up! The Work Boot Thread

    RE: Jim Green Razorback if you happen to be in a situation where you're in water or slush, I'd appreciate some feedback on their waterproofness or water resistance. I wouldn't expect them to perform at a goodyear or littleway welt level, but it's an important factor for my consideration, as...
  15. Ernest P Shackleton

    Replacement for Carhartt Chore Coat

    Thanks for the links. 3Xs more than I'm interested in spending, but I appreciate the exposure. So many brands.
  16. Ernest P Shackleton

    Replacement for Carhartt Chore Coat

    I was considering picking up a Tough Duck 2137 Chore Jacket. Are they still made in Canada? Anyone with a review and opinion?
  17. Ernest P Shackleton

    Carhartt Detroit Jacket

    I have an old Detroit that was gifted a very long time ago. I didn't know it was called, only that I wore it so much that the edges of the cuffs and waist frayed, and when I wasn't looking on a visit home, my mother had a friend of hers cap all those frayed edges with some kind of dark brown...
  19. Ernest P Shackleton

    Carhartt Detroit Jacket

    thanks, Nacho. I did find a couple extensive posts on reddit about the Detroit, but to be honest, I found it confusing. I'm motivated, but I guess I'm not that motivated. One of those reddit threads was the history of the Detroit. Anytime I think of myself as obsessive, someone writing five...
  20. Ernest P Shackleton

    Carhartt Detroit Jacket

    can anyone tell me about the new Detroit jackets? I seem to remember they stopped making them and then began again, but made differently? Some kind of scuttlebutt in the past few years about them. If you can refresh my memory, I'd appreciate it. and then a couple other questions? 1) if wanting...
  21. Ernest P Shackleton

    Let's see your mechanical watches

    This is probably old hat to you mechanical guys. I used to work for a guy who managed a Rolex shop in the top 10% by sales, so I have a little experience (not a lot of knowledge though) with watches. I watched the operation from afar, but not too far. I don't own a good watch, but I very much...
  22. Ernest P Shackleton

    Alpha Industries M65 Field Jacket

    This is probably buried somewhere in this thread, so I apologize for any redundency. I was helping someone clean out their basement, and I ran into an old Greenbrier women's field jacket, size 14R, made in 1975. What surprised me was the fake breast pockets. They were just pocket flaps sewn...
  23. Ernest P Shackleton

    USAF N-3B parkas - Let's talk about them!!

    I've been looking to replace an MA-1, but I've been hesitant for this very fact. Because they're now a standard fashion item for both men and women, they're no longer really a jacket. It's now a top piece, like throwing on a cardigan. Many of them appear to have no insulation. I guess for the...

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