Help With Linings

[kronos77]

I am a bit confused and bewildered looking at all the linings offered by Aero. Can someone help me sort this out. Which are the coolest and warmest? Which add bulk to the jacket that is noticeable? I currently wear a Schott 141 with the fur lining. How do the Aero linings compare in warmth and bulk?

Thanks.

 

[Fanch]

The main factor is under what conditions do you plan to wear the jacket. Since I live in N Texas, my preference is Aero's "tough as nails" cotton drill for both sleeves and body shell, although I have a Teamster with moleskin body shell lining. However, l could have just as easily have gone with corduroy body shell lining for the Teamster. There are so many factors involved in your question, I hardly know where to begin but have at least attempted to initiate scratching the surface for you. Which model(s) interest you? If you are just starting out with this, recommend that you contact Carrie or Wade at Insurrection since they will send you a "fit" jacket since proper fit is the primary issue.

 

[kronos77]

The main factor is under what conditions do you plan to wear the jacket. Since I live in N Texas, my preference is Aero's "tough as nails" cotton drill for both sleeves and body shell, although I have a Teamster with moleskin body shell lining. However, l could have just as easily have gone with corduroy body shell lining for the Teamster. There are so many factors involved in your question, I hardly know where to begin but have at least attempted to initiate scratching the surface for you. Which model(s) interest you? If you are just starting out with this, recommend that you contact Carrie or Wade at Insurrection since they will send you a "fit" jacket since proper fit is the primary issue.

I live in the northeast US and will be wearing it in sub 55 degree F weather with a long sleeve t-shirt or thin button down at the most. No heavy sweaters. I haven't decided on a model. Maybe the long half belt, maybe the Sheene.

 

[zebedee]

I found that, aside from fairly bulky sheep lining (which is like heavy fleece) the warmth of the jacket was ok with tartan or drill. They are heavy things, but not necessarily warm (nothing beats a heavy wool pea coat plus sweater and under-layers) unless layered underneath. The weight presses down on layers that you might put on inside the jacket. A super-chunky sheep lined jacket will have relatively few uses outside of cold temperatures and certainly, in shorter jackets, I've found 'mid-section chill' to be a big problem due to length. A longer jacket seems a good bet- if not, the shorter styles work well with vest/t-shirt plus roll neck sweater combinations. I'd get a tartan/drill lining to accommodate the arrangement in a shorter style.

 

[zebedee]

My long half belt is an ideal length; I layer underneath it, loosen up the side straps and step out...

 

[Worf]

I live in "upstate" New York. Our weather goes from the occasional 90 degree high humidity summers to arctic tundra (think last year for example). That's quite a wide range to cover, it can't be done with one jacket.

Spring and Fall:
If you're standing still or walking short distances moleskin or short alpaca works the best. Will cut the wind and keep you comfortable.
If you're walking or moving around, Cotton Drill is your best bet with perhaps something underneath for when you stop. Also look into lighter hides.. mid weight horse or steer.

Winter:
I wear heavy shearling Aviation jackets Pre-War Aero Irvin, an Alexander Leathers B6 and a no-name shearling lined Barnstormer. Kept me toasty in sub-zero with high wind chill.
For more moderate winter temps moleskin or short shearling lined jackets with a light sweater is all you need.
Don't neglect your head, that's where you lose the most of your heat and where you'll start sweating if moving around... Shearling bomber hats, fur hats and woolies are your best bet.

Hope this helps...

Worf