Featured Observation- Cheap Cold Weather Accessory.

I've been using this bit of old USGI kit as an under-layer on colder days lately. It's an old US-Issue Field Jacket Liner. I have to say, it works exceptionally well beating back the cold and the wind. It doesn't restrict movement either, unless your outer-layer is really tight. They're thinly quilted, so they form a whole other blanketed layer of insulation. I've been using mine for the last couple months or so and when you need that extra garment layer for a colder ride, these things are remarkable. I've had mine packed away for years and I ran across it unboxing after a recent move so I thought I'd throw it in w/the riding gear for the upcoming winter months and see what's what. Total win.

Many European militaries issued these and they're all basically similar so if you're interested you can shop around for your own "native variant." The Brit Forces one is longer and more coat-like than the US one, which is more jacket-like. The Finnish Army issued very high quality ones that IIRC have pockets. USGI variants are really cheap, like 12 bucks or so. There are commercial "fashion statement" copies too that are quite pricey. Go with the cheap, proven, garden variety mil-issue type.

Just passing this along. Great piece of gear.

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^ You pay $31 for one of those things and you're getting ass-r*ped, full stop. Go used on eBay. $10-$20.

If you're going to pay that kind of money, go with the Finnish Army issue one on Varusteleka.com. You'll save on shipping to European addresses too. They're still $10 cheaper than Ranger Joe's.

https://www.varusteleka.com/en/product/sarma-jacket-liner/63730


@Ray Marshall - FYI- Varusteleka.com is a one stop shop source of great milsurp gear for camping. They got the best of nearly everything from numerous countries' military field kit. Cold weather, shelter, sleeping gear, cooking gear, etc, etc, etc. Figure that most of this type of gear is designed to be carried on a guy's back in a rucksack over long distances. Minimizing weight and size are a big consideration, which makes much of it ideal for motorcycle camping trips. If you can browse that site and not spend $100 you're more a man than me.

These jacket liners would be great piece of gear to lounge around the campsite in after a day of riding too.

 

Try Varusteleka.com.