My find of the year! Original Reed Products B-9 Parka.

[Goinghome82]

I've been on the lookout for an original B-9 or B-11 parka in a larger size (and within my budget) for a while. B-11s are fairly common even in larger sizes and B-9s when you do find them are generally smaller sizes, cuffs holey and torn, mouton stiff or needs replacing, and the quilted lining in poor shape. Well when I came across this gem on Etsy of all places, I immediately snagged it up and called it my Christmas present to myself. It was made by Reed Products and is just in great condition and to top it off its a generous size 46! I'm usually a 46 or 48 chest and I have room for an A-2 or B-10 underneath this. Not a hole one in the cuffs, excellent smooth Talon zip, the lining is immaculate and the mouton feels like it was tanned yesterday. The only thing wrong is some slight surface stains which I'm sure would come out. I'm contemplating getting a down wash kit and trying but at the same time I'm hesitant to do so. Anyway here is my find of the year!

Also thanks to B-Man2 for your How to on attaching pics. Worked like a charm! I'm a long-time lurker on the forum but seldom post.

 

[mulceber]

What a beauty!

 

[OperationCoffee]

I've been on the lookout for an original B-9 or B-11 parka in a larger size (and within my budget) for a while. B-11s are fairly common even in larger sizes and B-9s when you do find them are generally smaller sizes, cuffs holey and torn, mouton stiff or needs replacing, and the quilted lining in poor shape. Well when I came across this gem on Etsy of all places, I immediately snagged it up and called it my Christmas present to myself. It was made by Reed Products and is just in great condition and to top it off its a generous size 46! I'm usually a 46 or 48 chest and I have room for an A-2 or B-10 underneath this. Not a hole one in the cuffs, excellent smooth Talon zip, the lining is immaculate and the mouton feels like it was tanned yesterday. The only thing wrong is some slight surface stains which I'm sure would come out. I'm contemplating getting a down wash kit and trying but at the same time I'm hesitant to do so. Anyway here is my find of the year!

Also thanks to B-Man2 for your How to on attaching pics. Worked like a charm! I'm a long-time lurker on the forum but seldom post.
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I once flew to Scotland for the new year party ( hogamany ? I forget the name they call it ) and this coat was what I brought . Edinburgh was completely snowed in and it was the coldest new year on record. This coat kept me toasty with just a t shirt . Possibly my favorite cold weather go to.

 

[B-Man2]

Well ….for a guy who seldom posts ….you hit this one out of the ball park . Outstanding find and in a hard to find size 46 no less.
Well done!!
So with a post like this one, you can’t stop posting now … keep up the good work

 

[OperationCoffee]

I've been on the lookout for an original B-9 or B-11 parka in a larger size (and within my budget) for a while. B-11s are fairly common even in larger sizes and B-9s when you do find them are generally smaller sizes, cuffs holey and torn, mouton stiff or needs replacing, and the quilted lining in poor shape. Well when I came across this gem on Etsy of all places, I immediately snagged it up and called it my Christmas present to myself. It was made by Reed Products and is just in great condition and to top it off its a generous size 46! I'm usually a 46 or 48 chest and I have room for an A-2 or B-10 underneath this. Not a hole one in the cuffs, excellent smooth Talon zip, the lining is immaculate and the mouton feels like it was tanned yesterday. The only thing wrong is some slight surface stains which I'm sure would come out. I'm contemplating getting a down wash kit and trying but at the same time I'm hesitant to do so. Anyway here is my find of the year!

Also thanks to B-Man2 for your How to on attaching pics. Worked like a charm! I'm a long-time lurker on the forum but seldom post.
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If you really want to make it bombproof spray it down with some scotch guard. It will darken just a little initially but in time go back to normal

 

[Smithy]

Those flying parkas really are some of the most practical for knocking around on terra firma. Keeps your backside warm and a nice toasty hood to keep winter's worst out.

That's in cracking nick too. You done good!

 

[ZuZu]

I've been on the lookout for an original B-9 or B-11 parka in a larger size (and within my budget) for a while. B-11s are fairly common even in larger sizes and B-9s when you do find them are generally smaller sizes, cuffs holey and torn, mouton stiff or needs replacing, and the quilted lining in poor shape. Well when I came across this gem on Etsy of all places, I immediately snagged it up and called it my Christmas present to myself. It was made by Reed Products and is just in great condition and to top it off its a generous size 46! I'm usually a 46 or 48 chest and I have room for an A-2 or B-10 underneath this. Not a hole one in the cuffs, excellent smooth Talon zip, the lining is immaculate and the mouton feels like it was tanned yesterday. The only thing wrong is some slight surface stains which I'm sure would come out. I'm contemplating getting a down wash kit and trying but at the same time I'm hesitant to do so. Anyway here is my find of the year!

Also thanks to B-Man2 for your How to on attaching pics. Worked like a charm! I'm a long-time lurker on the forum but seldom post.
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I wouldn't mess with the stains. You might end up in a Cat in the Hat situation. A can of worms. You might regret later. This is one of my background grail jackets. I'm jealous! Congrats!

 

[Spitfireace]

I was looking at something like this, but really isn't practical for me on the west coast. That's a really nice find, congrats!

 

[Spitfireace]

I have so many intermediate jackets and coats though. I do have my Irvin for extremer cold, although it does not protect the lower regions. An M-65 with liner and sweater as well is pretty good.

 

[Micawber]

Nice find - you best buy a lottery ticket too!

 

[geedee]

Great score man, that mouton is amazing! I'm thinking about a B-9 myself; my M-51 doesn't really cut it on real cold days!

 

[MikeyB-17]

Blimey, that’s a find and a half. I love my Bronson B-9, it’s probably my nicest jacket for the initial ‘put on’. Incredible nick too. Where’s it been all this time?