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General Discussion => Uniforms & Awards => Topic started by: Imouttahere on February 23, 2021, 09:11:55 PM

Title: Pop’s Leather A-2
Post by: Imouttahere on February 23, 2021, 09:11:55 PM
Anyone bite the bullet and buy a Pop's Leather (Korea) A-2. They have a thinsulate lining option and I'm wondering how much warmth it provides. Plus the general fit and finish of the jacket. Thanks in advance!


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Title: Re: Pop’s Leather A-2
Post by: PHall on February 24, 2021, 12:33:05 AM
Pop's Leather is not in Korea. They're in Adana, Turkey which is next to Incirlik AB.
And per their website they're currently closed because of the pandemic.

But, I do have an A2 jacket from them and have found that with the thinsulate liner it would keep me warm in temperatures down to about 20 degrees F no problem.
 
Title: Re: Pop’s Leather A-2
Post by: Imouttahere on February 24, 2021, 02:38:35 AM
I knew that, but I misspoke.  Good to know that it makes it a warmer jacket. I have an unlined A-2 and it's barely a fall jacket.


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Title: Re: Pop’s Leather A-2
Post by: blackrain on March 14, 2021, 07:00:14 PM
Quote from: PHall on February 24, 2021, 12:33:05 AMPop's Leather is not in Korea. They're in Adana, Turkey which is next to Incirlik AB.
And per their website they're currently closed because of the pandemic.

But, I do have an A2 jacket from them and have found that with the thinsulate liner it would keep me warm in temperatures down to about 20 degrees F no problem.
 
Second that. I've had one about 4 years now. I bit the bullet and it wasn't cheap but definitely high quality. I carefully took multiple measurements on the custom form and it fits great. Got all the features I wanted. I'm planning on wearing this one around for many years.
Title: Re: Pop’s Leather A-2
Post by: Imouttahere on March 16, 2021, 09:59:10 PM
What did you select for leather?


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Title: Re: Pop’s Leather A-2
Post by: Larry Mangum on March 18, 2021, 06:15:26 PM
Link to website, I am getting an error when I google POP's and try to connect.
Title: Re: Pop’s Leather A-2
Post by: PHall on March 18, 2021, 08:45:34 PM
Quote from: Larry Mangum on March 18, 2021, 06:15:26 PMLink to website, I am getting an error when I google POP's and try to connect.

They're currently closed due to the pandemic.
There also may be internet connection problems due to the Government of Turkey intermittently shutting down the internet too.
Title: Re: Pop’s Leather A-2
Post by: Mustang on July 30, 2021, 07:54:05 AM
I have an airline-style jacket from Pop's Leather for my day job, it's great. I generally always have to have the sleeves shortened a tad on jackets, so it was nice to have my Pop's jacket made-to-measure.
Title: Re: Pop’s Leather A-2
Post by: Imouttahere on August 03, 2021, 11:01:00 AM
I'd love to order one but their website has been down for quite a while now. Anyone know if a good alternative?


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Title: Re: Pop’s Leather A-2
Post by: SarDragon on August 03, 2021, 09:55:47 PM
Gibson & Barnes (http://www.gibson-barnes.com/)
Title: Re: Pop’s Leather A-2
Post by: PHall on August 03, 2021, 11:49:35 PM
Pop's website is down because they had to close to comply with a Covid lock down and also because the President of Turkey keeps shutting down the internet to keep his opponents from organizing protests.
Title: Re: Pop’s Leather A-2
Post by: PHall on August 03, 2021, 11:51:17 PM
Picked up a jacket a couple of months ago from G & B, good quality but a bit pricy.