Best warm leather jackets?

[Americanaaa Mark]

I'm moving to a very cold place and am looking to invest in something big and furry. What are the best warm leather jackets that fit the motorcycle/biker, military or vintage look? Brands and styles please.

 

[eugenesque]

Recently saw a b7 parka by aero and it looks pretty warm and toasty.

 

[eugenesque]

Recently saw a b7 parka by aero and it looks pretty warm and toasty.

Not sure if the link to facebook is accessible but here you go. B7. Looks like it's made for the arctic.

https://m.facebook.com/aeroleatherc...7256856362/1798078763542195/?type=3&source=54

 

[ton312]

I think my JL fits this bill to a tee. Cross zip half belt, 4.25oz overdye CXL, lined in flannel and nylon quilt. It's a svelt version of those fuzzy jackets. It kept me super toasty all last winter.

 

[AeroFan_07]

Depends upon what you term "very cold". Iowa is "quite cold" in -25F with 35 mph winds. But that's only a few days a year (really long days, by the way). Northern Alberta with sustained -40F and high winds for weeks on end is exceptionally cold. Given anything like I've just described, the leather jacket would only work as a liner. Since the shell itself gets really cold quick in those temps, they are just not great. However tucked inside something else, leather can still have good heat retention, and excellent wind blocking, much better than say a soft shell fleece. I simply stop wearing leather jackets altogether below about 10F.

That said, I would suggest investing in one of these instead:
http://www.canadagoose.com/us/en/shop/men/outerwear/parkas/
Do not accept imitations. You're lucky there near Seattle, as there are stores that carry these parkas right in stock. Go try one out, and you may just find something that will indeed keep you warmer than you ever hoped to be.

 

[handymike]

Lost Worlds makes a pretty nice B-2:
http://www.lostworldsinc.com/B-2_Horsehide_Leather_Flight_Jacket.htm
Buzz Rickson too:
https://global.rakuten.com/en/store/auc-life-sendai/item/10020580/
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/thre...torial-review-of-an-endangered-species.58885/
I also like the simplicity of a D-1:
http://aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=79
I agree though, a big parka is where it's at. I used my N3B for many years.

 

[BobJ]

Very cold, you say? Big and furry? This should keep you toasty:

 

[Peacoat]

I think I would like all of that fur on the inside. Looks mighty warm.

 

[alfyman]

I think I would like all of that fur on the inside. Looks mighty warm.

Wow, Me too..

 

[Benny Holiday]

How many of these went to make up that outfit?

 

[eugenesque]

How many of these went to make up that outfit?

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I'm sure most of them if the empire prevailed at endor.

 

[dudewuttheheck]

If you want to stick with leather, just go for a nice B-3. Personally, I go for a peacoat when it really gets cold.

 

[alfyman]

True A B-3 and a Sheepskin Hat and Goggles just in case, I live near a snow line area and I know how cold it can get.. I used to live in the Heat 110 degree's,

 

[Seb Lucas]

Tbe only warm leather jackets are those worn where it is already warm. Lining will make them warm in the cold - the leather will make little difference. It kind of like nylon, a wind breaker.

 

[eugenesque]

Hand held heat packs make a difference too.

I think sometimes its not so much of the cold per se but the wind chill as well. Leather is good at blocking the wind but there may be more modern options.

 

[Harris HTM]

Personally I like the Aero B6 and D1 (or any other brand) but I wouldn't wear them while biking.
As I live in a relatively cold climate, I have three jackets to beat the cold: a schott 740 melton wool peacoat, an Alpha N3B and a shearling lined FQHH long half belt (http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/new-aero-long-half-belt-shearling-lined.89578/).

 

[sweetfights]

The Aero B3 sheepskin was very warm during the winter and the only cold weather coat required ( very manageable and did not limit mobility ) unless you are going into sub zero then I would recommend Lost Worlds Sheepskin- Very ultra thick and warm.

 

[Azog]

Leather seems to be more of a conductor of heat rather than an insulator. It is colder to the touch than other clothing materials on cold days.

 

[GregGale]

To me nothing looks cooler than an RAF Irvin. Eastman has great looking ones, I got mine from What Price Glory at a very reasonable price. While the craftmanship doesn't compare to Eastman's, it looked accurate enough when I went to the RAF museum and looked at original ones on the other side of the glass

 

[Sloan1874]

An Aero ANJ-4 will see you through any hard winter.