Casual kilt jackets?

**Pyper** · 16th November 10, 08:44 PM

The US Army jacket I mentioned has a tag that reads:

Jacket, Man's, Water Repellant Army
Black 385 with liner

It goes on to say that it is specification UOCS-06-80 and Certification 8-2076-KL.

It was made by Blauer Mfg. Co. of Boston.

When my Dad was in the Army, he had rank pins on the epaulettes, but nothign sewn on, so if you find one in a surplus store it can look good as new, even if it's worn. It's not "puffy" like a flight jacket. In fact, it fits like a Levi's jean jacket -- just it's warmer.

**Dale Seago** · 17th November 10, 12:21 AM

Bomber-type (different collar) tweed jacket from Orvis:

http://www.orvis.com/store/product.a...0&cat_id=11234

**Woot22** · 17th November 10, 12:46 AM

The US Army uses a couple of different fleece jackets or liners that can be seen around wear I live. Here is a link for regular folks to purchase them if you think any of them might work with a kilt.

http://www.acuarmy.com/acu-fleece-ja...c346f36cd6e504

**macwilkin** · 17th November 10, 04:30 AM

Tobus asked about the NPS "pop bottle" jacket. NPS uniform items are only available to NPS personnel, but this jacket from L.L. Bean is close:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=...69265753098639

The NPS version is a cross between this and a "flight jacket" with gathered sleeves and hem.

T.

**Tobus** · 17th November 10, 05:27 AM

Originally Posted by Dale Seago

For hiking in cool weather I've generally worn a Marine Corps "Woolly Pully" crewneck wool pullover sweater. Looks like the current version has epaulettes:

http://www.marineshop.net/browse.cfm...s)/4,7425.html

Also check out the Tanker Jacket, under "Related Items" down the page.

The 'woolly pully' has been on my list of wants for quite some time. But I do already have a vintage military sweater (more of my dad's surplus) like this one. I actually like the buttons and collar on that sweater better than any other sweater I've found, anywhere. I am very fond of that sweater, and I always look forward to cool weather just so I can wear it.

Originally Posted by Dale Seago

Bomber-type (different collar) tweed jacket from Orvis:

http://www.orvis.com/store/product.a...0&cat_id=11234

That's an interesting jacket. I like the collar on it, and the overall look is unique. I also like the "washed canvas bomber" below it. So many choices, arrrgh!

Originally Posted by cajunscot

Tobus asked about the NPS "pop bottle" jacket. NPS uniform items are only available to NPS personnel, but this jacket from L.L. Bean is close:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=...69265753098639

The NPS version is a cross between this and a "flight jacket" with gathered sleeves and hem.

T.

When I click that link, it says I need to log in. I'm not a Facebook member so I can't access it.

**macwilkin** · 17th November 10, 05:52 AM

Originally Posted by Tobus

The 'woolly pully' has been on my list of wants for quite some time. But I do already have a vintage military sweater (more of my dad's surplus) like this one. I actually like the buttons and collar on that sweater better than any other sweater I've found, anywhere. I am very fond of that sweater, and I always look forward to cool weather just so I can wear it.

That's an interesting jacket. I like the collar on it, and the overall look is unique. I also like the "washed canvas bomber" below it. So many choices, arrrgh!

When I click that link, it says I need to log in. I'm not a Facebook member so I can't access it.

Oops! Sorry! -- Wrong URL.

T.

**auld argonian** · 17th November 10, 06:07 AM

Don't forget our buddies in Freeport, Maine:

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/593/0...1?feat=593-GN1

...scan through the five or six pages of coats and you'll find several possibilities.

They have a very nice commando sweater, too...I have one in Navy and will probably get one in the green this year.

Best

AA

**macwilkin** · 17th November 10, 06:43 AM

Originally Posted by auld argonian

Don't forget our buddies in Freeport, Maine:

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/593/0...1?feat=593-GN1

...scan through the five or six pages of coats and you'll find several possibilities.

They have a very nice commando sweater, too...I have one in Navy and will probably get one in the green this year.

Best

AA

Another good suggestion. A "field/barn" style coat from Bean, Woolrich, etc. is similar to a Barbour in cut and might work.

T.

**Ryan Ross** · 17th November 10, 06:44 AM

I wear my grandfather's beat-up old field jacket from the war, most of the time, and it gets the job done; it's "high waisted", so even though it's a bit long, I still think it looks ok. If a little sporan coverage bothers you, having cutaways put in would be pretty straightforward...

**Tobus** · 19th November 10, 11:28 AM

After much searching and thinking, I think I'm going to go with an original WWII era Eisenhower jacket. Man, it's hard to find one exactly like I'm looking for, and in my size!

In the meantime, here is a pretty darn cool modern incarnation of the Ike jacket that someone might be interested in:

http://www.flcrooks.com/mens-spiewak...e-heather.aspx