N-2B Parka: The Jacket That Won WWII

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NOTE: Cockpit USA IS the current official supplier of the leather A-2 jacket for the U.S. Air Force.
Originally released in the late 1950s, the N-2B parka was issued to air crews assigned to troop transports, helicopters, and strategic bombers, but I've found that it works well in a variety of civilian applications. Unique features like a shorter length, split zipped hood, and a variety of pockets make it a sensible choice for cold weather around the world. In this video I take a look at the Cockpit USA version of the N-2B parka and what make it different.
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Timestamps:
0:00 N-2B Parka History
2:24 Cockpit USA N-2B
4:01 N-2B Parka Warmth
5:26 The purpose of fur trimmed hoods
6:31 N-2B parka in movies
Reviews of high quality workwear, boots, and clothing for men to help you own better and own less. I've been working with my hands for my entire life as a mechanic, tow truck driver, and eventually a licensed electrician. Being a blue collar guy, I look for certain elements in a product: is it durable? Is it high-quality? Will it perform well over its service life? Whether boots, pants, jackets, or tools I believe it's best to buy once and cry once by getting the best you can afford. With so many options these days, choosing the best product can become a difficult decision, but that's where I come in. Helping you stay stylish, rugged, and handsome.
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@CarlMurawski 6 месяцев назад

Cockpit USA IS the current official supplier of the leather A-2 jacket for the U.S. Air Force. Products in this video: -Cockpit USA N-2B: rebrand.ly/zniamvo -Cockpit USA N-3B: rebrand.ly/u53iytn -Cockpit USA MA-1: rebrand.ly/ugzgfrb

@matthewgross6958 6 месяцев назад

My A-2 is not from this company, there are several based on DoD requisitions. Second, as a C-17A pilot who went to Tule AB, Greenland, I did not have an N-2B. The DoD issues a Gore Tex parka. The DoD nylon flight jackets have also moved away from Nomex satin.

@TheIronSnail 6 месяцев назад

LOL! Carl everybody knows i bury myself a few feet under the ground when im not filming

@andyackerman7123 6 месяцев назад

The iron snail comment, tho…😂😂😂😂

@TheIronSnail 6 месяцев назад

LOL!

@jerhornet2546 6 месяцев назад

I do not comment a lot on this platform, but this style of video is near perfection. Professional, funny yet so familiar. I hope you do well and until next time!

@CarlMurawski 6 месяцев назад

Wow, thank you for the wonderful compliment! I'll try to keep up the quality!

@richardbrowne1679 6 месяцев назад

I still have my N-3B parka from the US Army. It’s still the warmest jacket I own. I need it out here in Montana it’s -45 this morning without the wind chill.

@CarlMurawski 6 месяцев назад

The OG! That’s awesome man. Thank you for your service!

@richardbrowne1679 6 месяцев назад

@@CarlMurawski - Thank you- I enjoy your channel. I’m a logger in Montana.

@ChatNick 2 месяца назад

My N3B DLA100-83-C-0395 is just perfect to me. Greenbrier Industries Inc. make it perfect. No need for "fancy" look & bunch of "details" 👍

@spooner_lv26 6 месяцев назад

That's a thing of beauty. Reminds me of the parkas from the The Thing movies.

@FreysOnTheSide 6 месяцев назад

Fun jacket. The sneak attack on the jacket cracked me up.

@CarlMurawski 6 месяцев назад

Hahahaha thanks man! I saw a sill joke and just went for it. 😆

@amcstryker7 6 месяцев назад

This video has perfect timing. I ended up finding a 1980s Alpha Industries N-2B bomber jacket in the closet couple weeks ago. It wasn’t surplus. It was made in the US and I guess was made for the general public since it’s missing any of the contract labels (at least I think; I can’t seem to find any). It was all black, barely used condition. Got it dry cleaned and is now part of the rotation!

@freddyfox5002 3 месяца назад

That fur around your beard looked beautiful, and very comfy

@marlenakauer5262 6 месяцев назад

I absolutely loved the jacket coming closer to Carl weeping angel style from Dr Who. Hilarious! Thanks for a laugh and such an in depth and thoughtful review! Definitely not my style but still seriously entertaining. Loved the nod to Michael of the Iron Snail and golden doodle sighting too! Hope you have a great weekend!

@jonanah 6 месяцев назад

Carl this video feels so..Carl. Really looks like you’re hitting your stride and it’s great to see man

@CarlMurawski 6 месяцев назад

Hope so! But I agree, peppering bits of humor, history, with cool product, it was a very organic video.

@nfitzsim 6 месяцев назад

For the cutback on the sleeve cuffs. Arcteryx jackets use something similar on some of their elastic cuffs such as the Atom LT. I find it helps the sleeve expand a little easier than if it was a typical cuff sewn in a circle

@ovalshrimp 6 месяцев назад

lol really enjoyed all the comedy bits in this one Carl.

@jasonscott6906 6 месяцев назад

Great review Carl, I’m going to check out their website.

@Malember 6 месяцев назад

I remember being issued an N2B in the early 80's in addition to my M65, as the quartermaster was out of N3Bs in my size. Best jacket I've ever owned - even my ice fishing gear isn't as good. I really loved the pass-through pockets and wish more companies included them. I still have my M65, just haven't fit into it in years. Maybe try that one next?

@mwirth187 6 месяцев назад

They still issued a type of these around 2006 when I was stationed in Korea. It was cotton so as long as it was too cold for snow to melt, it was great. I still have my BDU m65 field jacket BTW and occasionally wear it to walk the dog. Cheers!

@scottowl75 6 месяцев назад

Looks like a perfect warm jacket for that snow ⛄️

@disoldsoul 6 месяцев назад

Love this jacket! My uncle rocked one for years 👊🏼👌🏼

@Jkorchak 6 месяцев назад

Awesome video!

@CarlMurawski 6 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@ariescustom 6 месяцев назад

I've never been without an N-2B for over 30 years. Mostly Alpha Industries early on and nowadays Schott NYC. Amazing, timeless jackets. Also, your pooch is adorable.

@CarlMurawski 6 месяцев назад

She’s fantastic! A great companion for sure.

@justiceforall8574 6 месяцев назад

My Alpha Inds N-2b is to small now they only make up to 3xl & my chest is 54inc,Fantastic looking coat that attracts & commands attention.Welcome Carl to the N-2b fan club.

@CarlMurawski 6 месяцев назад

Happy to be a part of it!

@mc2mc277 5 месяцев назад

I’ve worn an N-2B in wintertime for around 20 years. Have owned several in NYC/LI area and also up in Rochester/Buffalo. Great warm jacket that you can get for $75-150 range online. Be careful of the Asian knockoffs but there are some Euro sellers with. OS U.S. Military ones. The mentioned Cockpit USA also has them. My GF thought ut was a smart winter choice….and she is actually from SIBERIA!!😸

@eagleeyes9770 6 месяцев назад

Great video as always. Did you have to up size for the correct fit/style? Sizing and on body shots would be helpful. Thanks Carl 🙏

@SilverOilman 6 месяцев назад

This appears to be the same material in the military poncho liner (or woobie). I’ve got a vest made of a woobie and it’s fantastic.

@rickc4317 6 месяцев назад

Gorgeous jacket, Carl. Thanks for showing it to us. Several days (weeks?) ago I sent you an email about my air force N-3B parka from around 1960 with wolverine fur lining the hood. If you want to see pics of it to compare to this jacket, just let me know. I guess you could reply to that email if you do.

@BladeRunner1066 6 месяцев назад

Great video, as always. That is a jacket that I was unfamiliar with. Now I'm considering adding one to my rotation. I'm surprised they went with Primaloft. The US military rejected Primaloft because it was too fragile. Climashield is usually a better choice for me.

@mwirth187 6 месяцев назад

Nowadays the military is on board with primaloft. I know, I'm active in Germany and we have several types of parkas with it. Cheers!

@malcolmsoh5648 9 дней назад

I used to have one in the 1990s.The N3B jacket is a little too big for me so I bought the N2B.

@zombis89fisto 6 месяцев назад

I prefer 3m thinsulate because it’s easier to wash and it’s less bulky. I’ve seen a Uniqlo bomber jacket with those sleeves but I think it’s too keep your wrists secure as possible. That quilted liner is apparently call an onion quilt and it’s odd design is to keep the lining in place. The rope on the buttons I’ve do know they were made earlier with cotton but later a nylon blend. The fur trim is a little interesting because when it comes to nb3 or m51 or other parkas with fur trims in general they used mainly wolves fur because the fur does not get soaked by the snow and was super effective at insulation but expensive to and they would use racoon or fox fur then fake fur as later on the army didn’t see the point of using that stuff anymore.

@nathanwhite5602 6 месяцев назад

Good video

@CarlMurawski 6 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@saure22 6 месяцев назад

I know Michael from the Iron snail will definitely appreciate that.

@bobbywallace6403 6 месяцев назад

love the channel i live in texas so a jacket like this is just over kill... WAIT THAT THING MOVED I SWEAR IT LOL

@Ken-0311 6 месяцев назад

Any chance of a CockpitUSA N1 deck jacket review?

@CarlMurawski 6 месяцев назад

Definitely. I’ve found this brand is a really great blend of quality and value.

@jerrypomroy2375 6 месяцев назад

I wonder if that wrist cuff feature is functional? Maybe to give a spot of relief to more easily pull the cuff back to look at your watch? I know those ribbed cuffs that are stitched all the way around can be a bear when you want to look at your watch.

@Co-je3lf 6 месяцев назад

Really a unique jacket, too bad I am in California & prolly won't find a forecast to utilize this around here...Thanks! George ( Los Angeles )

@Old_Sailor85 6 месяцев назад

The only jacket I bought that I never really wore. I'm old and cold now, wish I still had it. Actually too warm for almost anything (when I was 30 years old). Very stiff. Never really "broke in". Did I say it was warm? The fur was real coyote so it wouldn't allow your frozen breath to accumulate. Yes, you looked like an Arctic Explorer when you wore it.

@freddyfox5002 6 месяцев назад

Question for all "lumber sexuals" What types of wristwatches goes with this style? IMO stainless steel doesn't mix well with the natural color scheme of the lumber look, but a gold watch is way to fancy. I'm currently sporting a black Casio sports watch, but black doesn't really fit either. What goes with the nickel and brass hardware on my boots, and belt?

@donyconjux1 6 месяцев назад

Yes Carl. The jacket moved. You're joking but I saw it. Consider this your warning.

@barryrahn5957 6 месяцев назад

Poor Carl.... parka angst.

@barryrahn5957 6 месяцев назад

Yeah Carl, gotta watch out for those zombie parkas!

@antoniogasbarra9795 6 месяцев назад

A cara que ele faz por errar o boné..muito engraçado esse mano 😂😂😂

@HimelBrosLeather 6 месяцев назад

Cloe... So cute

@quetshupfa 6 месяцев назад

where's the filson 2024 catalog review?

@CarlMurawski 6 месяцев назад

Unfortunately Filson has discontinued their print catalog. Just another one of the many signs of their downward spiral.

@quetshupfa 6 месяцев назад

@@CarlMurawski so sad :(

@johnfaustus1 6 месяцев назад

Can't fault the review except at 4:45 'real-world' conditions. With a temp of 29F (which is -1C) and little to no windchill, honestly, for most of Eastern Canada and some of Eastern US that's a 'warm' winter's day and most guys out here wouldn't bother with more than a sweatshirt when working. We need to get some data at -15C to -35C (5F to -30F).

@CarlMurawski 6 месяцев назад

So, would you expect me to travel to Alberta Canada each time I need to test out a new jacket? That's simply not financially reasonable or even a sensible request. I live in an area with a very high concentration of people, and many whom might consider buying this jacket. Sure, you could consider wearing it in extreme conditions but I wouldnt.