The Pike Brothers Waxed N1 Deck Jacket in brown khaki’s got history burned into its seams. Back in the ugly days of World War II, when men were dying face-first in the dirt from Normandy to the godforsaken sweatbox Pacific islands, this jacket was the jacket. The Navy handed it out like a lifeline, and the guys clung to it like a second skin.
Heavy jungle cloth on the outside, thick wool on the inside—built to fight off wind, rain, and the cold, even when your world was going to hell.
Waxed khaki brown with a triple-layer wax coating. That’s right, three layers of wax and rain’s got no chance. Water beads off this thing like a bad habit. Over time, it wears in, breaks in, gets that rough patina that tells everyone you’ve been through some things.
The details? Here’s what you’re getting:
Jungle cloth outer layer – tight weave, double-faced, with that 3-layer wax to keep the wet out and the grit in.
Wool lining – 100% wool, warm enough to make even the coldest bastard crack a smile.
Vintage Talon zipper – the kind of zipper they made back when people cared about quality. Bell-shaped. Feels good in your hand.
Wind cuffs – proper round-knit ones from the ‘40s
Stand-up collar – keeps your neck warm and your attitude sharp.