Scotch Harry Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Been after one of these for a very long time. Far from mint but more importantly for me it fits and wearable. Came at the prefect time as well,freezing cold here and had hail the size of grapes last night!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevpol Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 thats nice!! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Harry Posted November 4, 2012 Author Share Posted November 4, 2012 Only just realised looking at that pic again,the chap wearing the Parka is wearing Hi Leg Boots,in 1982!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdbikemad Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 (edited) Only just realised looking at that pic again,the chap wearing the Parka is wearing Hi Leg Boots,in 1982!!! 1982....those boots just might be the lightweight NI boots that were still around at that period......... The Canadian Parka was a 70s item that lasted in service through to the late-1980s.........the item was adopted by the RAF and RM for extreme cold weather conditions such as Norway and Canada.......I had one issued by the RAF for a detachment to Goose Bay in '83....... They were, if I remember, extremely warm although rather heavy and perhaps far more practical than the longer DPM and older styles of parka........sizing was (if I recall) in the older numbered sizing (eg - size 1, 2, etc)......note the label that on the example shown has bi-lingual English/French instructions to accomadate French-Canadians....! This was not fitted in all examples I've seen however..... These parkas were highly prized but it seems jealously guarded by QM's and Stores !!!! I tried in vain to retain mine but they chased me down to return the thing...... They do still turn up today, but as with everything finding one in the right size and a decent condition is not an easy task.......... Edited November 5, 2012 by wdbikemad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaglehurst Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 (edited) Another Canuck parka - superb condition - if it wasn't for the names on the labels I would have mistaken this for NOS. Good size as well. Out of interest any idea what animal provided the fur on the hood?! :cool2: Edited November 19, 2012 by Eaglehurst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 The traditional fur for Parka hoods is Reindeer. Apparently it does not freeze if you breath on it in extreme cold weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 The traditional fur for Parka hoods is Reindeer. Apparently it does not freeze if you breath on it in extreme cold weather.I remember being issued with one of these at BATUS Wksps in 1979 along with the rubber overboots and fur hat! Very useful bit of kit at -40! I was on a 2 year posting so got used to the very low and high temperatures..at least we had seasons then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdbikemad Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I know the US used wolf fur on 50s and 60s parkas, later changed to synthetic, and I am certain that the Canadians would have followed similar......though the idea of reindeer, or coyote is another good suggestion........ The very late Canadian parkas (eg - late 70s onwards) went over to synthetic I seem to recall........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynx22B Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 How ironic, that was the worst version of the Canadian Arctic Parka issued. Non detachable hood, and the liner material bunched up and significantly reduced it's usefulness. Saw lots of those issued to static bases and non combat units, though some did get to combat oriented units, they were soon gotten rid of. The next style was much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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