Mackinaw Wool Coat

[wildturkey8]

I really love the plaid Mackinaw coat/cruiser jacket, but they seem expensive. Anyone know where to find one that doesn't break the bank?

 

[Dinerman]

i picked up a vintage one off ebay (with matching pants and hat) for under 20 shipped.

 

[rgraham]

That's where I got my set. Although not for $20.00, I think mine cost $80.00. They were in virtually un-used condition, and made in USA in 1993. Be patient, as they are not for everyone. I had to get the hat elsewhere, but they did come with suspenders! It's like wearing a sleeping bag.

 

[wildturkey8]

Thanks, I'll check out ebay

 

[mike]

River Junction makes some mighty cool coats! I do wonder if they are truly heavy duty & for subzero February mornings or not. [huh]

 

[thunderw21]

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I do wonder if they are truly heavy duty & for subzero February mornings or not. [huh]

I've seen them up close in the store and they are rather heavy weight. They'll keep you warm in most any cold weather. I would buy one in a heartbeat if I had the $, particularly the one with the tan stripe.

 

[Alexi]

heirs a weid one:

late 80's mack I picked up NOS, mid 80's vintage the weight is between the Filson single mack and double mack with a recoil pad on the shoulder.

 

[MrBern]

not plaid

Early WWII shawl collar mackinaw style is being reproduced
http://www.atthefront.com/us_uni_mackinaw.htm

 

[thunderw21]

Got this mackinaw from Goodwill. It's modern, made in the Amana Colonies here in Iowa, real nice quality. Very heavy, has faux fur on the inside.

 

[fedoralover]

I've found 3 Mackinaw Cruisers at Goodwill, gave one my brother in law who's a fishing guide, sold one, and kept the other. The one I kept was the oldest of the 3 and was lighter weight. The others were too heavy for what I do.

fedoralover

 

[Dinerman]

Top Row, from left: Midwest Outerwear, Maine Guide, Soo, Penney's

Bottom Row, from left: Woolrich, Johnson, Soo, Soo

 

[Nigel]

Nice collection of Macks there. I particularly like the Maine Guide for some reason. Currently I've got Filson single Mack and a Woolrich. I've also got a Woolrich CPO/hunting jacket and a Johnson Woolen Mills green/black plaid jacket on the way.