....so which Indy jacket is your favorite?

indyexpat · Post by **indyexpat** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 1:59 pm

Tundrarider wrote:I totally understand, Mark, and I agree with you 100%!

If this thread was simply meant to be a place to wave your favorite flag and that's it, then that's great! I was only thinking of the members who are scouring the site for pics and info before making their next jacket purchase.

Okay, here goes:

Gibson and Barnes Expedition in Goat!!! $\:D/$ $\:D/$ $\:D/$

Let the parade continue!!! $\:D/$

Michael

I was about to post that I still didn't know which to get.. was thinking on a ToD. Have any pictures of your recommendation?

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 2:07 pm

Texan Scott wrote:Yep, which one of your Indy jackets is your favorite, past or present, and why? Post pics if you got 'em! Brits please excuse the vernacular....

Since Tex started this one, here's his own clarification of the topic line for this thread.

If you don't HAVE a jacket yet, this is kind of a tough discussion get into.

Regard! Michaelson

indyexpat · Post by **indyexpat** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 2:11 pm

Good point. I have a jacket but don't love it. I'm hoping to find a great recommendation for one I will love!

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 2:41 pm

The hunt is half the fun! $\:D/$

I actually envy you! You're at the fun part of the quest.....the start of the search!

HIGH regards! Michaelson

backstagejack · Post by **backstagejack** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 3:12 pm

Michaelson wrote:....but sometimes you don't NEED a reason for a jacket to be your favorite, other than.....it just is.

......

So true. I love EVERYTHING about Raiders, it's my favorite out of all the movies. The look, etc. But I love the LC jacket, hands down.

indyexpat · Post by **indyexpat** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 5:37 pm

Tundrarider wrote:
Michaelson wrote:The hunt is half the fun! $\:D/$
Totally agree! $\:D/$

indyexpat, my first Indy jacket was purchased from "the maker" because they claimed to have made the screen used jackets. I figured I couldn't go wrong. Turned out I wasn't satisfied so I continued my quest. My second Indy jacket was a Novak, of which I figured I could get the perfect look by telling Tony how to do his job... Still wasn't satisfied...

Eventually, I started really digging on this site to find pics and info about real jackets, not screen grabs. Finally, I found a photo of Michaelson's Expedition in Goat and said, "That's how I want my jacket to look!" $\:D/$ I immediately bought one and absolutely love my jacket. But that doesn't mean the Expedition will be "THE JACKET" for you.

indyexpat wrote:I'm hoping to find a great recommendation for one I will love!
Since you have in your mind's eye what you want, just start researching this site. If, after your search, you still haven't found one, it won't be due to a lack of information and pics!

Michael

Appreciate your feedback. Do you have a link to the Michaelson's Expedition in Goat? Research is fun but I'm still without a jacket (that I like). I'd like to check all of these fine jackets out.

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 5:52 pm

Borrowed from Tennessee Smith's original post....but here it is in all its glory.

Oh, and he's the model in these photos, not me.

Regard! Michaelson

indyexpat · Post by **indyexpat** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 5:57 pm

Michaelson wrote:

Borrowed from Tennessee Smith's original post....but here it is in all its glory.

Oh, and he's the model in these photos, not me.

Regard! Michaelson

Great post but which jacket is this, the Michaelson Expedition in goat? Where do I find one??

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 5:59 pm

Uh, yep, that's my ('Michaelson') G&B vegetable tanned Expedition , and these are the photographs that Michael (Tundraraider) is referring to.

FYI, G&B doesn't sell vegetable tanned goatskin Expeditions at this time, but if you find one......grab it.

Regards! Michaelson

indyexpat · Post by **indyexpat** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 6:41 pm

I didn't read into the title of this post deeply enough. Favourite doesn't denote 'available'.

Perhaps a recommendation of recommended that is 'available' to purchase would be great. Any suggestions?

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 6:43 pm

Chrome tanned goatskin G&B Expedition, but like you said, that's not really the topic under discussion.

Might want to try starting a new thread along those lines, though I'll warn you, prepare for a storm of suggestions, and a HUGE headache in trying to make any sense of it.

Best do your own research and use the 'search' function in the upper right hand corner of this site.

Regards! Michaelson

Post by **Dr. Nebraska S.** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 6:53 pm

This thread has several pics of the various Expeditions offered at present and in the past:

http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=48537

For example, mine is the chrome-tanned Expedition which Gibson & Barnes currently offers.

For other brands, I'd recommend browsing in the jacket section for threads titled "Show us your [insert brand name here] jackets."

Best wishes,
NS

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indyexpat · Post by **indyexpat** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 6:59 pm

Many thanks Michaelson and Nebraska Schulte. I will check the thread for sure. I'm already confused.. I know variety is the spice of life but it sure frustrates a jacket-less fan ;-)

So I just bought boots to ease the burden..

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 7:02 pm

Well, don't let 'em drive you crazy. That's why we suggested research on your own. That way you don't get torn asunder by folks trying to convince you theirs is the best choice!

Find one YOU like, then go for it!

Looking forward to reading your report on what ever you decide to go with!

HIGH regards! Michaelson

indyexpat · Post by **indyexpat** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 7:38 pm

Who still make the top choice Doom jackets?

Weston · Post by **Weston** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 8:35 pm

Michaelson wrote:you don't NEED a reason for a jacket to be your favorite, other than.....it just is.

Exactly!

I'll go ahead and land on my Wings Hero Antique Cowhide then. It's the one I grab without thinking about it, and wear it the most.

Weston

fifthchamber · Post by **fifthchamber** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 9:14 pm

sargorn wrote:
fifthchamber wrote: If my finances allow this weekend I may pop down to Ueno to visit Ameyokocho (a street market/vendor area in Eastern Tokyo) and check out the only place close to me that sells the G&B.... They're expensive, but I'd like a look at the very least... And may end up with some more leather to wear...
Huh. There's a place in Tokyo with G&B jackets? How'd you find that? I've been wanting a 'Raiders G&B' (not indy style) for a while but wondering if I could slip down a size in it (compared to the Expedition). Might be worth a trip there if I'm in Tokyo again, or seeing if there's something similar in Osaka.

Looks like G&B's had a bit of a price hike too. Everything's +$40 from when I ordered my expedition last year.

The location is Ueno, in Eastern Tokyo...There's a huge street there called the Ameyokocho, that sells a load of random stuff..I'd found one shop there selling the G&B, as well as a load of other USAAF jackets, navy jackets, and militaria as well, and it looked decent for a visit and "try on"...Although the price is still very high... Here's the shop's online site;
http://www.nakatashoten.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I'm still debating the safety of travelling there to "check", since I know my "check" will probably turn into a "paycheck" for the shop...But it's something to think over...

Regards!

indyexpat · Post by **indyexpat** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 9:33 pm

Weston wrote:
Michaelson wrote:you don't NEED a reason for a jacket to be your favorite, other than.....it just is.
Exactly!

I'll go ahead and land on my Wings Hero Antique Cowhide then. It's the one I grab without thinking about it, and wear it the most.

Weston

Is this still available, in lambskin? Link please

Weston · Post by **Weston** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 10:28 pm

indyexpat wrote:
Weston wrote:
Michaelson wrote:you don't NEED a reason for a jacket to be your favorite, other than.....it just is.
Exactly!

I'll go ahead and land on my Wings Hero Antique Cowhide then. It's the one I grab without thinking about it, and wear it the most.

Weston
Is this still available, in lambskin? Link please

Yep, according to their website. It is a very light lambskin.
http://www.uswings.com/ijhero.asp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Weston

Post by **Dr. Nebraska S.** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 11:08 pm

indyexpat wrote:Who still make the top choice Doom jackets?

If I'm correct, the only options now available for Doom jackets specifically are Magnoli Clothiers and Wested.

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Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 12:57 am

I'm gone for half the day and here we have nearly a full page of interesting replies and input. Mark, you were dead on with the subject matter at hand. Sometimes ideas create other ideas and you never know what can spin off from them, but if a jacket or certain maker sparks curiosity, and causes others to start asking questions, use the search function, etc., then all the better. I'm curious as to which one you chose and why you happened to choose it...? Pics, etc., info on why you chose it just helps others to possibly make a more informed buying decision.

Kubrik · Post by **Kubrik** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 9:44 am

The biggest reason why the US Wings Legend is my favourite is the size of the pockets, they're huge, and the shape of the flap. In my opinion, and from what I've researched, the Raiders jacket pocket flap has to be "scalloped". The Nowak Raiders has it, and so does the Legend.

Here are my Legends in lamb, cow and goat.

Dunross76 · Post by **Dunross76** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 4:13 pm

For me my favorite is my TN CS. I've owned many jackets over the years from several different vendors and I must say that the only jacket that looks the part (for me) is my TN. I've never owned G&B and think that I'd like it too, but for now my TN keeps me happy.

Weston · Post by **Weston** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 5:31 pm

I'm hopeless!

I put on my old Wested this morning. I rarely wear it because I want to preserve it. I've had it the longest, it's the most adventure worn, and the last one I'd ever part with.

For the two days previous, I wore my US Wings 30th Anniversary lamb, and thought it could easily take the place of my Hero as my favorite. At first, the lamb felt too delicate to wear hard, (like every lamb jacket I've ever had, besides the SL) but now, after nearly a year, I have no concern at all; it's one of the most robust lamb jackets I've ever had. Fits great, looks great, feels great, is great!

I've given away jackets to friends and family, and what's left in the closet is my collective "favorite". I wouldn't part with any of them.

Don't mind me, nothing to see here folks, move along.

Weston

indyexpat · Post by **indyexpat** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 7:01 pm

Weston wrote:I'm hopeless!

I put on my old Wested this morning. I rarely wear it because I want to preserve it. I've had it the longest, it's the most adventure worn, and the last one I'd ever part with.

For the two days previous, I wore my US Wings 30th Anniversary lamb, and thought it could easily take the place of my Hero as my favorite. At first, the lamb felt too delicate to wear hard, (like every lamb jacket I've ever had, besides the SL) but now, after nearly a year, I have no concern at all; it's one of the most robust lamb jackets I've ever had. Fits great, looks great, feels great, is great!

I've given away jackets to friends and family, and what's left in the closet is my collective "favorite". I wouldn't part with any of them.

Don't mind me, nothing to see here folks, move along.

Weston

Great post thank you. Now I'm on the Wested site deciding on 'model'/version and leather. Lamb or goat? So many leather, vendor types and movie versions available. How about we create a top 4 order of purchase from all currently available models.. be interesting to see the voting there! Tempted to get lamb (like soft) but concerned about color. Best recommendations please!

Post by **Michaelson** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 7:32 pm

Weston wrote:I've given away jackets to friends and family, and what's left in the closet is my collective "favorite". Weston

Nope, that won't wash.

If that were allowed, we'd ALL say the same thing, including me. If they weren't our 'collective favorites', they wouldn't be in our closet.

Nope, pick the one you grab the most. That would definitively be your odds on favorite, but none of this wussing out and claiming them all.

Regards! Michaelson

Weston · Post by **Weston** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 8:18 pm

Michaelson wrote:
Weston wrote:I've given away jackets to friends and family, and what's left in the closet is my collective "favorite". Weston
Nope, that won't wash.

If that were allowed, we'd ALL say the same thing, including me. If they weren't our 'collective favorites', they wouldn't be in our closet.

Nope, pick the one you grab the most. That would definitively be your odds on favorite, but none of this wussing out and claiming them all.

Regards! Michaelson

Alright, alright, fine!...

It's the Hero, still, when all is said and done.

Weston

indyexpat · Post by **indyexpat** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 8:46 pm

Weston wrote:
Michaelson wrote:
Weston wrote:I've given away jackets to friends and family, and what's left in the closet is my collective "favorite". Weston
Nope, that won't wash.

If that were allowed, we'd ALL say the same thing, including me. If they weren't our 'collective favorites', they wouldn't be in our closet.

Nope, pick the one you grab the most. That would definitively be your odds on favorite, but none of this wussing out and claiming them all.

Regards! Michaelson
Alright, alright, fine!...

It's the Hero, still, when all is said and done.

Weston

http://www.uswings.com/ijhero.asp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; marked down..

MARQ · Post by **MARQ** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 8:13 am

I don´t no about the different sellers but based on the movies,I liked LC at first and then ToD but after a while in COW,I´m leaning towards Raiders model.Just need to find a good match made by....

but definetly Todd or Wested Co.,either way..

Post by **Michaelson** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 9:44 am

Weston wrote:
Michaelson wrote:
Weston wrote:I've given away jackets to friends and family, and what's left in the closet is my collective "favorite". Weston
Nope, that won't wash.

If that were allowed, we'd ALL say the same thing, including me. If they weren't our 'collective favorites', they wouldn't be in our closet.

Nope, pick the one you grab the most. That would definitively be your odds on favorite, but none of this wussing out and claiming them all.

Regards! Michaelson
Alright, alright, fine!...

It's the Hero, still, when all is said and done.

Weston

Ok, you've narrowed down the pattern, now which HERO do you grab more often than not?

Regards! Michaelson

Weston · Post by **Weston** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 11:34 am

The Antique Cowhide. I gave the NZ Lamb to my brother in law.

Weston

Kevin Anderson · Post by **Kevin Anderson** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 11:42 am

I've had more Indy jackets than most, but far less than some.
Four Nowaks. Six Westeds. One G&B. One Todd's.
All were pretty much useless as practical, every-day jackets, except the G&B, but that was so...boring looking in charmless, chrome-tanned goat.

Post by **Michaelson** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 1:23 pm

Weston wrote:The Antique Cowhide. I gave the NZ Lamb to my brother in law.

Weston

thePawn · Post by **thePawn** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 3:32 pm

I was lucky to get a Gibson & Barnes Raiders Expedition in Deer skin back in the day when they offered more variety in skins. It's not SA but what a great looking jacket.

Weston · Post by **Weston** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 4:29 pm

thePawn wrote:I was lucky to get a Gibson & Barnes Raiders Expedition in Deer skin back in the day when they offered more variety in skins. It's not SA but what a great looking jacket.

Do you still have it, or any pics? I'd love to see it!

Weston

indyexpat · Post by **indyexpat** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 4:59 pm

Kevin Anderson wrote:I've had more Indy jackets than most, but far less than some.
Four Nowaks. Six Westeds. One G&B. One Todd's.
All were pretty much useless as practical, every-day jackets, except the G&B, but that was so...boring looking in charmless, chrome-tanned goat.

This concerns me; that we all chose our favorite jacket and find out that none of them are really that great. I am not happy with my current one and looking (and hoping) to find a day-wearable one soon!

This is a good post about the jacket differences with photos.

Based on current product availability, it's going to be a Wested, Hero, or Magnoli. If I've missed any please say and still unsure about movie version..

indyexpat · Post by **indyexpat** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 5:07 pm

Thanks! ;-)

The G&B link is down or is no longer available..

Weston · Post by **Weston** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 5:10 pm

indyexpat wrote:
Kevin Anderson wrote:I've had more Indy jackets than most, but far less than some.
Four Nowaks. Six Westeds. One G&B. One Todd's.
All were pretty much useless as practical, every-day jackets, except the G&B, but that was so...boring looking in charmless, chrome-tanned goat.
This concerns me; that we all chose our favorite jacket and find out that none of them are really that great. I am not happy with my current one and looking (and hoping) to find a day-wearable one soon!

Based on current product availability, it's going to be a Wested, Hero, or Magnoli. If I've missed any please say.

Look, that's Kevin Anderson's opinion about jackets he's owned, nothing more. I've found many Indy jackets of various hides and patterns to be perfectly functional every-day jackets. Alot of guys will choose an A-2, I have yet to find one that the knit cuffs don't ride up, etc. Think about what you want to do with it, any of the vendors here will likely be able to accomodate those needs. I wouldn't rely too heavily on this thread to help you with your personal purchasing decision; the thread is about our personal favorites, and as has been pointed out, there doesn't have to be a logical reason for it.

Weston

indyexpat · Post by **indyexpat** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 5:15 pm

Very true, thanks. I only have the one jacket.. and there is much enthusiasm here about the different types. I was hoping to get an early recommendation. The G&B sounds good but no longer available? This is after all a serious problem I have; no Indy jacket to wear each day! ;-)

Correction, I had a duff link. G&B is still available (phew) but does anyone know which movie this jacket was copied from?

Post by **Dr. Nebraska S.** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 5:15 pm

Two others are also available: Todd's, and Gibson & Barnes.

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EDIT: looks like my post is a bit late! Yes, the Expedition is still available--you've got the old Flight Suits URL instead of from the Gibson & Barnes site (their "new" name). See Tunfrarider's post above.

Post by **Dr. Nebraska S.** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 5:34 pm

indyexpat wrote:Very true, thanks. I only have the one jacket.. and there is much enthusiasm here about the different types. I was hoping to get an early recommendation. The G&B sounds good but no longer available? This is after all a serious problem I have; no Indy jacket to wear each day! ;-)

Correction, I had a duff link. G&B is still available (phew) but does anyone know which movie this jacket was copied from?

In short, it's based off of measurements taken from one of the stunt jackets from Raiders. Three of our founding members (Michaelson, _, and Lee Keppler) are the ones mentioned on the G&B website as helping get this jacket made.

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Long John Tinfoil · Post by **Long John Tinfoil** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 6:22 pm

As I noted above, I've only owned 2 Indy jackets - Todd's and G&B. The Todd's was fine, but somehow not as day-to-day wearable (for me). I got my G&B lightly used from Nevada Jones in November of '09 and really have worn it daily just about ever since. That goat is tougher than tough. It's well broken in, but despite spending several days a week on construction sites in dust, wind and rain it shows almost no sign of "distressing".

My other leather jacket is an LL Bean "Flying Tigers" A2, also in goat, It's also had a lot of hard wear and doesn't look all that different, except for the cuffs and waistband, from the day I bought it. I've never had a horsehide jacket, but I can't imagine ever needing anything tougher and more durable than goat.

I know Nevada has a "Distressed Expeditions" thread, and some day I may put up a pic of mine, but for the life of me, except for the barely visible mark where a bull mastiff grabbed me by the arm, I can't see anything that qualifies it for that discussion. The G&B scratches my Indy itch and I can't think of any reason to change.

LJ

indyexpat · Post by **indyexpat** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 6:41 pm

Raiders? Ok great.. what leather choices are popular? I fancy the lamb.. based on what I've read so far as it's soft but lasts and goat has a sheen to it that isn't for everyone. Think I'm going to have to start a collection like you guys and know what it's all about. Just be great to find my preferred choice first time round.

Post by **Dr. Nebraska S.** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 11:38 pm

indyexpat wrote:Raiders? Ok great.. what leather choices are popular? I fancy the lamb.. based on what I've read so far as it's soft but lasts and goat has a sheen to it that isn't for everyone. Think I'm going to have to start a collection like you guys and know what it's all about. Just be great to find my preferred choice first time round.

Indyexpat: Your best chance to get your "preferred choice first time around" is to look through the various threads on each kind of jacket in which you are interested. There isn't a single jacket on here that everyone is going to like. Your best bet is to decide on which characteristics YOU are looking for in a jacket, and then see which most interests YOU.

Here are some places to start:

Thread on G&B:
http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=48537

U.S. Wings:
http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=51910

Magnoli:
http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=51690

Todd's:
http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=39074

Nowak:
http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=29960

Wested:
http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=51983

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indyexpat · Post by **indyexpat** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 11:53 pm

Many thanks!! Will post buying strategy after research

indyexpat · Post by **indyexpat** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 5:30 pm

I've not seen any mention of the Magnoli jackets here. Does anyone have one? Thoughts on it?

Post by **Dr. Nebraska S.** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 5:47 pm

indyexpat wrote:I've not seen any mention of the Magnoli jackets here. Does anyone have one? Thoughts on it?

I'd still really recommend using the Search function, too. Just putting in the keyword "Magnoli" for a search in the Jacket section, searching in Topics and listing by topics, you get all of the following:

search.php?keywords=Magnoli&terms=all&a ... mit=Search

Best wishes,
Nebraska Schulte

indyexpat · Post by **indyexpat** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 5:52 pm

Apologies and thank you. Really I was noting how no one had mentioned the Magnoli in this thread, one jacket I'm beginning to feel won't be in my collection. Again I apologize, searching and researching isn't very fluid in tapatalk

Post by **Dr. Nebraska S.** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 6:32 pm

No apologies necessary--just wanted to point you in the direction for finding the info you need.

MARQ · Post by **MARQ** » Tue May 01, 2012 3:59 am

Who needs several Indy Jackets...I´d be happy with just one

Which movie jacket and leather is your favorite?