Alpha Industries MA-1 Bomber Flight Jacket - Fighter Pilot Flight Jacket

I live in Phoenix, AZ and have been needing a riding jacket for early morning commutes to school. I ride 26 miles to school everyday at about 80 mph in 40-50 degree weather. This jacket is perfect for the weather and I couldn't be happier. FIT: Like other reviewers have said, average sized people will need to order one size above their normal jacket/shirt size. I am 5'8" 180 pounds and wear a medium jacket and shirt. I ordered a large and it fit perfect. Keep in mind that this style of jacket is designed to sit high on the waist as the picture shows. It is best suited in the sitting position, hence the name Bomber Flight Jacket- made for pilots sitting in a cockpit. COMFORT: As mentioned on the Alpha Industries website and from personal experience, this jacket does best in 20-50 degree weather. The first day of wearing it I took it out for a ride on a 60 degree day and found it felt perfect at freeway speeds. Once I stopped to walk around, though, it was a tad bit too warm and I felt myself wanting to take it off. This jacket is more of a fall through spring warming layer depending on where you live. FINISH: This is probably the best jacket I have owned. It is made of high quality, durable materials and feels like it was made to withstand military use. Go figure. It is thicker than expected which was pleasing. The outer (darker) side is made of a thickly woven, almost rubbery feeling nylon that causes water to bead off in light rain. The inner (orange) side is a bit lighter in texture. The outer pockets are great for storing keys, a wallet or cellphone, but the inner pockets seem to be angled too far forward for storing anything of value. The arm pocket is perfect for cigarettes (if you're a smoker) or keeping a comb and registration, as I do. Lastly, the zippers are made of HEAVY brass and seem very durable. For the price, this jacket is a great deal. CONS: The inside pockets are not angled upwards enough. I put my cellphone in one and when bending over it slipped past the snap-fastener and fell out. No biggie, though, just don't store anything in them that is too small to slip past the snap-fastener. For those who are considering using the inside pockets for concealed carrying a pistol, I would recommend against it. With the angle of the pockets and their small size it makes concealing anything larger than a Glock 26 quite difficult in my opinion.

The jacket is exactly as described, well made and warm enough to wear in the colder months. It has pockets on both sides with buttons so nothing falls out, they're big enough for keys or gloves. Being able to wear it on both sides makes it even more versatile, the zipper is sturdy and all the details are very well made. I'm considering getting one in another color...

Stylish yes. But doesn't fit very well on a smaller person. I got an EXTRA SMALL and it's huge on me! I'm 5'4.

Really like this item. I'm 6 foot 200 lbs and the large fits me great. I can wear it with or without a hooded sweatshirt underneath. Well designed and fitted, durable and warm too. The red flight tag looks totally stupid to me but it is removable or you can do like I did and cut it down to a small red tab. My only complaint about this item is the zippers are very stiff and sticky. I put a bit of lip balm on them and they work better but still not at smooth as I would like them to be. All said, I would order this again. Its a good jacket.

I should point out, I'm returning the jacket. However... The quality is definitely there. This being my first ever purchase of this type of jacket, and I'm assuming it's by design, the elastic in waist is a bit snug. I'm not comfortable with the idea of prolonged wearing with this phenomenon. When I lifted my arms the waist band elevated beyond its natural position and there it remained. This may be the the expectation with this type of jacket, (sealing in body heat being the result) so I can't say it's flawed. Certainly well made, fit as the size chart described...I'd purchase from Alpha again. They appear to make quality construction outerwear

UPDATE ! JULY 2015- I re-ordered this same jacket only this time in a 5XL and it fits perfect. At this point I will move my stars up to 5 from the previous 3 stars which I rated for my previous review below. Yeah it cost me again but that's OK, as long as I can enjoy it. I gave the 2XL away (listed below). PLEASE take warning when ordering; I'm a big guy, I wear a 57 dress-Suit, I'm 6'3" and weight 236Lbs. My arms from Pit to middle finger tip is 33" and I wear a 38 pant. Hope this aids you to order correctly. I'll admit like just a tad of room to move around. Jackets should never be tight across your chest and shoulders. Below I would still rate it a 3 with the details I list there--> SIZE ISSUE FOR MEN WARNING BIG GUYS !!!!! I bought a man-size: X-Lrg for my wife which was perfect in every way see my first review above for my wife's order. However... I bought another one for (myself), and I'm disappointed in size. Everything else was perfect, the color was exactly the same in smaller size as in 2X-Big even the stitching is the same and is made the same exact way... But guys take warning on sizing !!! I'm a big man myself, you might want to order one more size above what you expect or think you wear. I got the 2XL-BIG and it is not made for me regardless of what the tag inside says. (I can wear it ONLY because I hate returning things) but I'm SURE NOT happy. I should've ordered 3XL-BIG. So if your a big man like me go one more size above what you think is your correct size.

It's very warm and comfy. It's kinda heavy, but it isn't a big deal. I'm 5'0 100lbs, and I bought a small but it was still a bit big for me, and the jacket's somewhat round, so it makes your shoulders look very wide and the arm was too long for me. Also, it runs a bit short since it's a bomber jacket. Anyways, I'm really satisfied with the quality and the cost.

This is my third Alpha Industries jacket. My first one is 35 years old and now used for chores; my second was a black MA-1 that I've had for like 20 years and worn extensively, but the zipper finally shred itself, but I still use it, but I decided to treat myself to a new one in Replica Blue and it's a beauty with the same great fit, finish and casual comfort as the one I have come to expect, and with what looks like an upgraded zipper. By the way, the jacket listed as Navy actually had a slight greenish cast making it more teal blue than Navy, but I exchanged it for the Replica Blue, which is a nice, dark true navy blue.

Su diseño. La uso siempre.

Best flight jacket I have owned.Very good quality all round and very happy.

念願のMA-１です。バイクもなる事から、ちょっと大きめでもと予想はしていましたが、予想通りで満足しています。 色も思っていた通りで大変満足しています！

Always wanted a genuine alpha bomber since my parents bought me a copy in grade school. This thing is crafted well and looks great. I wouldn’t really recommend it as a winter jacket and it does fit a bit small. I guess that’s the design though.

I ordered this for the first time and I'm very satisfied with it. It fits great and is very warm for the fall and early winter in Canada,