As long as you are in Frankfurt:
Make sure you visit "The Listener" on Stephanstraße 1. Great shop with a huge range of great products:
Here's the Alpha German website which is far more sophisticated and interesting than the U.S. website:
http://www.alphaindustries.de/
Keep in mind that Alpha sell three versions of the CWU 45P jacket:TXFlyGuy said:Those CWU 45/P jackets are very nice, and might be my next purchase...either from Alpha or G&B.
Keep in mind that Alpha sell three versions of the CWU 45P jacket:
mil-spec nomex version ($$$$$$$$$$)
fake nomex version ($$) made to look like nomex
nylon version ($$)
You mean the quality of the nylon version? Alpha definitely seems to have got nylon figured out!TXFlyGuy said:Yes, I know. Leaning towards G&B as they offer side entry (hand warmer) pockets. Already stated, but the quality of the Alpha jacket was first rate. Everything from the stitching, to the cuffs / waistband, to the shell material.
You mean the quality of the nylon version? Alpha definitely seems to have got nylon figured out!
Their still produce a limited number of their jackets in the States. It seems like they are restricted to making one colour of each of their models in the States. For example, the silver N-2B is made in the States.I don't think Alpha make any of their jacket in USA now, I've seen one Made in China MA-1, it is very nice. All the Made in USA jackets are deadstck I think. One more thing, dont go for their new M-65, the quality still good, but with very stupid design.