ALPHA INDUSTRIES N-3B PARKA BLACK
The N-3B is a USAF Snorkel parka featururing reinforced elbow patches, a full-length storm flap and inset knit cuffs for durability and protection against the elements. The N-3B parka’s nylon outer shell/polyester interlining ensures that no cold air seeps in. Our hood is lined and trimmed with synthetic fur, complete with adjustable draw cord/take-up strap. If you like a tight fit we recommend sizing down from your normal size.
Manufacturer part number: MJN31000C1
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$250.00
$179.00
The N-3B is a USAF Snorkel parka featururing reinforced elbow patches, a full-length storm flap and inset knit cuffs for durability and protection against the elements. The N-3B parka’s nylon outer shell/polyester interlining ensures that no cold air seeps in. Our hood is lined and trimmed with synthetic fur, complete with adjustable draw cord/take-up strap. If you like a tight fit we recommend sizing down from your normal size.
BENEFITS:
FEATURES:
- Snorkel hood
- Removable faux fur around hood
- Faux mouton lined hood
- Buckled hood adjuster
- Channel quilted lining
- Storm flap
- MA-1 utility pocket on sleeve
- Signature red "Remove Before Flight" flag
- Sleeve shirring
- Two exterior handwarmer pockets
- Two lower flap pockets
- One interior patch pocket
- Ottoman knit cuffs
PRODUCT SPECS:
RECOMMENDED WEATHER:
FABRIC:
- SHELL: 100% Flight nylon
- LINING: 100% Nylon
- FILL: 100% Polyester
RECOMMENDED CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
- Dry clean only. Remove fur before dry cleaning.
HEAVY-WEIGH
Protection against sub-freezing
weather conditions
United States
| | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
|---|
| Chest (in) |
34-36 |
36-38 |
38-40 |
41-43 |
44-46 |
47-49 |
50-52 |
| Waist (in) |
28-30 |
31-33 |
33-35 |
35-37 |
38-40 |
41-42 |
43-45 |
| Hip (in) |
34-36 |
36-38 |
38-40 |
41-43 |
44-46 |
47-49 |
50-52 |
| Sleeve (in) |
31-32 |
32-33 |
33-34 |
34-35 |
35-36 |
36-37 |
37-38 |
Europe
| | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
|---|
| Chest (cm) |
86-89 |
92-97 |
92-101 |
101-110 |
111-116 |
119-125 |
127-132 |
| Waist (cm) |
71-77 |
78-84 |
834-89 |
89-94 |
96-101 |
101-107 |
109-114 |
| Hip (cm) |
86-89 |
92-97 |
|
101-110 |
111-116 |
119-125 |
119-125 |
| Sleeve (cm) |
79-81 |
81-84 |
84-86 |
86-89 |
89-91 |
91-94 |
94-96 |
The first N-3B jackets were produced in the mid 1950s for USAF air crews who were assigned to transport troops in extremely cold climates. The parkas were originally made with a nylon outer shell and lining and a wool interlining. The interlining was changed to polyester batting in the 1970s. The long, sage green jackets became known as the “Snorkel Parka” because the fur-trimmed hood could be zipped right up leaving only a small tunnel for the wearer to look out of. The modern N-3Bs have slant pockets at the chest and flap pockets lower on the coat, and a panel that fastens with loops across the zipper to keep out wind. Today most use synthetic fur around the hood. The N-3B was the first jacket Alpha Industries made for the U.S. government in 1959 and we went on to produce it for the consumer market in the 1980s. In 1993 we introduced new colors including maroon, black and navy blue. Today we make several variations of the traditional N-3B.
