REEFER MADNESS

[Spekkio]

The uniform regs made it sound like the Navy blue rain coat could only be worn if it was...well, raining. Is that not the case?

 

[AllAmerican75]

I've always loved the way the bridge coat looks. My time here at the Mother I has more than reinforced the need for an heavy overcoat in colder climes, such as a 0700 formation in -2 degree (Fahrenheit) weather.

 

[Schnugg]

When I read the thread name "Reefer Madness", I figured this was a thread that was headed south real quick...sorry wrong kind of Reefer.

 

[Ventilee]

I made the same mistake, I thought the thread would go something like this:

But, the coat discussion was interesting.

 

[CWJones411]

When I read the thread name "Reefer Madness", I figured this was a thread that was headed south real quick...sorry wrong kind of Reefer.

Don't get Spekkio excited!

 

[nittany03]

The uniform regs made it sound like the Navy blue rain coat could only be worn if it was...well, raining. Is that not the case?

No, not really, but it looks like ass, so why bother? The heck with blue digis and Service Dress Khaki. TFU needs to redesign that monstrosity.

 

[CommodoreMid]

No, not really, but it looks like ass, so why bother? The heck with blue digis and Service Dress Khaki. TFU needs to redesign that monstrosity.

Same thought here. While the raincoat with liner is definitely very warm, it also makes you look like a wannabe member of the Gestapo.

 

[A4sForever]

When I read the thread name "Reefer Madness", I figured this was a thread that was headed south real quick...sorry wrong kind of Reefer.

Sorry ... but it was good enough for 'em in 1936 and I couldn't come up w/ anything "better" on short notice when I split the thread :

 

[ACowboyinTexas]

I only bought the Bridge Coat after making O-4 pay and have only worn it on 3 occassions over the past 8 years, each time over SDBs to something solemn. I love the damn thing but someone has to die on a pretty precise timeline for it to be cold enough to wear in South Texas.

 

[Spekkio]

No, not really, but it looks like ass, so why bother?

Cuz those of us who don't get nifty flight jackets and didn't go to the boat school are stuck without something to wear in 20 degree weather.

 

[Redux]

When I read the thread name "Reefer Madness", I figured this was a thread that was headed south real quick...sorry wrong kind of Reefer.

YOU no doubt were thinking about refrigerators.

 

[C420sailor]

Yeah, reefers are taking over A-pool...and most of them are wearing black shoes to match...

 

[abracadabra11]

I remember one former grad of the Chesapeake University of Naval Technology who wore his Boat-School reefer/peacoat to work one fine (cold) day ... he was soundly hooted, howled, and laughed out of the squadron spaces and back into the parking lot ... he left it in his truck ... and he never wore it again.

I'm of the belief that anyone that chides the reefer does not understand its true beauty. I have never worn a more comfortable and warm winter jacket, ever. And it's not clumsy like the big ol' ocoat (choose your lingo). Oh, and no scarf.

Did I mention it's magical abilities to make you fall asleep?

Mine will be packed for cruise come November.

 

[a2b2c3]

I always thought the thing sucked. Too drafty. Now a reefer with an ike jacket underneath... That'll keep you warm through an ice age.

And yes, the magic touch of sleep that the reefer conveys... Priceless. Even has a nice little neck brace built in.

 

[scoolbubba]

Cuz those of us who don't get nifty flight jackets and didn't go to the boat school are stuck without something to wear in 20 degree weather.

why not just wear the Ike? I know it's swotivated and all, but you should have it. it's plenty warm. if you're really that cold, put some gloves on too. you're outside at a pool muster for all of 10 minutes? come onnnnn