I ordered my Christmas gift to myself.

[slo town]

Wow, OP, nice stuff! Excellent!

Scott

 

[Sumboodie]

This is among the top go-to gifts for women who don't know what to get their man. Don't get three ordinary flannels. Get the triple thick, Carhartt brand, flock-lined hoodie sweatshirt. They'll love it, and they won't buy it for themselves.

Flocked.

That sounds way better than sheep's pubs.

 

[Sedin26]

Flocked.

That sounds way better than sheep's pubs.

 

[Ranger83]

At the end of a house party always leave with a nicer jacket than you came with.

My daughter had a “fracket” - a fraternity party jacket no one was likely to steal.

Stealing at parties seemed to be common.

 

[Ranger83]

I always wanted one of these. Maybe it will extend my top down Corvette driving season later into Autumn, and earlier into Spring

Need something for steaming up and down 100, eh?

 

[Dave Hess]

Nice jacket for cold weather.

 

[himemsys]

That jacket would last more than 10 years probably beyond 20 years if well taken cared of.

I just retired my $150, 14 year old winter coat (only the front zipper had worn out, the rest of the coat was fully functional).

I even have a hard time typing this out...the bomber jacket in this thread is $1200! If it lasts as long per dollar as my coat did, it will last 112 years.

 

[skyactiv]

You need an old leather aviator helmet to go with it.

 

[k1xv]

You need an old leather aviator helmet to go with it.

I have one, crafted in Poland

https://sterkowski.com/caps/293-886...hoC_HUQAvD_BwE#/75-size-62_cm/266-color-black

 

[GON]

I just retired my $150, 14 year old winter coat (only the front zipper had worn out, the rest of the coat was fully functional).

I even have a hard time typing this out...the bomber jacket in this thread is $1200! If it lasts as long per dollar as my coat did, it will last 112 years.

I read the reviews on the jacket l. The reviews were outstanding. The reviews demonstrated the jacket was a very special item, something that in fact could last a lifetime and be passed down after one leaves this earth. Not some designer label junk made in China, but made by a passionate craftsman in Arizona.

 

[k1xv]

Need something for steaming up and down 100, eh?

Yes, and Route 9 between Brattleboro and Bennington

I live 3 miles off of Route 100 just outside of Weston

 

[BobsArmory]

Nice. I would love to have one of those for my Michigan winters.

 

[himemsys]

I read the reviews on the jacket l. The reviews were outstanding. The reviews demonstrated the jacket was a very special item, something that in fact could last a lifetime and be passed down after one leaves this earth. Not some designer label junk made in China, but made by a passionate craftsman in Arizona.

It's still a jacket and a status symbol. I can think of one scenario where I might consider spending that much on a bomber jacket: in this fantasy scenario, my grandpa had one in WWII and passed it down to his son (my dad). Through some unfortunate circumstance, it was lost or destroyed and this craftsman in AZ recreated it to a tee, using old family photos. I suppose in a scenario like that, I would spend that kind of money.

 

[John Galt]

Good for you! You will enjoy it.

I’ve learned never question what people spend their own money on. Only get so many revs around the sun and it’s over! We all have items in our assembly of things that others can’t see the value in. I spent $250 recently on a gizmo to throw clay pigeons so I can shoot them. Wifey shook her head but then went upstairs to her closet full with at least 100 pairs of shoes. I have about 8 pairs of shoes and hiking/work boots, some are over 15 years old.

 

[GON]

It's still a jacket and a status symbol. I can think of one scenario where I might consider spending that much on a bomber jacket: in this fantasy scenario, my grandpa had one in WWII and passed it down to his son (my dad). Through some unfortunate circumstance, it was lost or destroyed and this craftsman in AZ recreated it to a tee, using old family photos. I suppose in a scenario like that, I would spend that kind of money.

I buy a lot of my clothes from thrift stores. I am frugal. If not from a thrift store I buy socks, underwear, etc from Costco. All my vehicles (except my Wife's) are from a salvage auction. I suppose I can by a brand new vehicle for cash, but that is not how I operate.

This jacket is something very special for certain people. It may not be in your or my bucket list, but it sure is very special, and a really nice thing for some men.

My great grandad was a lifelong farmer. From the day he was born to the day he died he was on the same piece of land, and never lived anywhere else for his entire 83 years of life. In his basement were coveralls, and baseball caps. What I would do today to have those coveralls and baseball caps. 99.9 percent of people would disguard those items, yet to me they would be wonderful to still have. After he passed and I cleaned out his basement I had not idea the unique value to me those items would be 40 years later.

Not my lane to judge what is special to someone else. But I can appreciate they have found something special that they will enjoy and cherish.

 

[Sequoiasoon]

I have one, crafted in Poland

https://sterkowski.com/caps/293-886...hoC_HUQAvD_BwE#/75-size-62_cm/266-color-black

No, No, No.....

You need to match and keep that top down. https://www.furhatworld.com/ultra-l...n-leather-aviator-hat-b52-classic-p-2025.html

Nice jacket by the way.

 

[himemsys]

I buy a lot of my clothes from thrift stores. I am frugal. If not from a thrift store I buy socks, underwear, etc from Costco. All my vehicles (except my Wife's) are from a salvage auction. I suppose I can by a brand new vehicle for cash, but that is not how I operate.

This jacket is something very special for certain people. It may not be in your or my bucket list, but it sure is very special, and a really nice thing for some men.

My great grandad was a lifelong farmer. From the day he was born to the day he died he was on the same piece of land, and never lived anywhere else for his entire 83 years of life. In his basement were coveralls, and baseball caps. What I would do today to have those coveralls and baseball caps. 99.9 percent of people would disguard those items, yet to me they would be wonderful to still have. After he passed and I cleaned out his basement I had not idea the unique value to me those items would be 40 years later.

Not my lane to judge what is special to someone else. But I can appreciate they have found something special that they will enjoy and cherish.

You have a better attitude than I, sir. I read "Maybe it will extend my top down Corvette driving season later into Autumn, and earlier into Spring", then clicked the link and saw the jacket price and all I could think of was this guy wants everyone to know how much money he has, and that just rubbed me wrong. Kudos to you for your great attitude

 

[spasm3]

Need some aviator goggles to complete the ensemble.

https://americanlegendrider.com/pro...CCG6Dhyg--XTpr3t5adMf7A4Q5Dk1_MxoCfCgQAvD_BwE

 

[SC Maintenance]

I like it. Buy once cry once.

I believe my wife must have 4 of those in the closet. Based only on recent visa bills. Maybe I am getting one for christmas?

 

[k1xv]

Most of my other clothes were bought at clearance prices. Now that I am retired, I don't even own a suit or sports jacket.

I just funded $10,000 in 529 plans for kids of deceased friends. I recently paid off $45,000 in left over medical bills from a deceased God daughter who died of cancer at age 41. My wife died last year after a 10+ year battle with cancer. I am in retirement, can afford it, and just thought I deserved something nice for myself.