Description
The N-2B parka was introduced by Alpha Industries in the mid 1950s for U.S. Air Force air and ground crews. It replaced the N-2A. Alpha Industries started making the N-2B for the Department of Defence (DOD) in 1963.
Some of the classic mil-spec features were the front pass-through pockets (so that pilots could reach their pants pockets without being exposed to sub-freezing temps), split hood that unzips to lay flat, and the zippered utility/pencil pocket (originally called the cigarette/pencil pocket) with pencil point protectors. Alpha Industries went on to make the N-2B parka for the U.S. armed forces for the next 33 years. In the late 1980s Alpha Industries started making the same short-waist parka for the commercial market. It maintains the same features as the original military version.
Anatomy
- Water Resistant
- Faux fur around hood edge
- Faux mouton hood Lining
- Zippered split hood
- MA-1 utility pocket on sleeve
- NASA “Remove Before Flight” flag
- Sleeve shirring
- Pass through pockets
- Two exterior welt pockets
- Knit collar, cuffs and waistband
- Fit: Core
- Length: Above Hip
- Recommended Weather: Extreme Cold
Recommended Care
- Dryclean only
Size Chart
| Men’s | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2X | 3X |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (kg) | 43-50 | 50-59 | 59-72 | 72-83 | 83-95 | 95-104 | 104-113 |
| Height (cm) | 147-157 | 152-170 | 165-188 | 170-193 | 170-193 | 170-193 | 170-193 |
| Chest (cm) | 81-86 | 86-91 | 97-102 | 102-107 | 112-117 | 117-122 | 122-127 |
Henrik B. Hansen –
Awesome quality and make. The Flight Nylon from Alpha beats all… Very nice special brown’ish.