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New Stock On The Website!

Congratulations to the winners of our Military N3-B Parka pre-auction! The remainder of our ready-to-sell stock is listed on the website now, along with Carhart jackets and more. Jacket/parka stock and sizing are very limited right now, as the majority of our stock is still being sorted and repaired. 

Check out what’s available right now:

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(UPDATED) Final Count: 381 ‘Big Red’ Parkas!

Big Red Parkas in pallet

By our final count this week, we have a total of 381 Big Red Parkas! That’s more than we’ve ever received at one time before, and we are doing the best we can to expedite their refurbishment. While some of these parkas are in excellent condition, many have seen very hard wear and need large repairs, replacement parts, etc.

While we had hoped to make the parkas available sooner, the process of getting everything refurbished is taking longer than we had hoped. These Big Reds are specialty items, and our goal in posting everything individually (rather than in a general, bulk listing) is to allow our customers to browse, read the individual descriptions, and look at the pictures to choose the parka that they are the happiest with. What we don’t want to do is create a situation where the parkas are trickled onto the website slowly, and each new batch of parkas disappears as soon as they are made available. In deference to this goal, we will be waiting to make the Big Red Parkas available until we have a decent amount to list at one time. We cannot say for sure when this will happen at this time, but we will post an update as soon as we know ourselves.

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Pre-sale Auction – Vintage Antarctic Issued Green Military Cold Weather N-3B Parkas

Presale-Auction For Military Parkas

Antarctic Surplus is making the first two Antarctic-issued Green Military Cold Weather N-3B Parkas available for sale via eBay auction! Each parka is listed with detailed descriptions and images, with the auction starting at $49.99. The auction begins at 06/23 at 7PM, and will end 06/28 at 10PM.


Parka History & Features:

Airmen wearing newer parka variations saluting the last LC-130 to depart from Antarctica in 2010

Military N3B Parka Features:
These N3B extreme cold weather parkas are genuine military surplus made in the United States. This extreme cold weather parka is fully lined with a water-repellent exterior, and this coat will keep you warm in the world’s colder conditions. It features a drawstring-adjustable lined hood with a fur ruff and a drawstring-adjustable waist. This parka also features two breast double-button pockets and two front single pockets. When worn over other cold-weather gear, it can protect you down to -14 degrees Fahrenheit. Its outer shell is 100% cotton, and the fur is 60% modacrylic and 40% wool. 

Parka History:
Prior to the US Air National Guard taking over logistics for the US Antarctic Program with Operation Deep Freeze in 1999, all polar logistics were handled by the Naval Antarctic Support Unit (NASU). Navy pilots, airmen, and support crews were issued these olive-drab N3B Extreme Cold Weather parkas for their rotations at McMurdo Base and South Pole.

Some of these parkas have “NASU” or other identification numbers stenciled on the back. All of them were found in various storage locations in Antarctica over two decades after the last Navy plane took off from the continent, and they are some of the last parkas of this vintage around!

GUARANTEE :
This website sells parkas, clothing, and gear which have been retired from the United States Antarctic Program. All have seen service in one or more of the three American Antarctic research stations, unless specified otherwise in the product’s description. As such, they will show some degree of wear/tear/use.

We hope our gear will serve you, wherever you are, just as well as it did the scientists, researchers, and support staff who relied on it at the bottom of the world!

DISCLAIMER:
Limited stock, available only while supplies last.  All sales are final with a no-return policy. If there are issues with your order which do not meet our guarantee, please contact us.

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“Big Red” Parkas Available Soon!

Big Reds and more, coming soon!

Antarctic Surplus is happy to announce that we (finally) have new stock available! This summer, we succeeded in obtaining our largest load of USAP surplus gear ever, with 400+ retired Big Reds. The parkas are in the process of being refurbished and made ready for sale.

This time around, we will be selling these parkas under individual listings, allowing you to select the perfect parka for you. Each listing will provide all the details about the parka, including, but not limited to:

  • Condition notes (damage, staining, fading, patches)
  • Original serial number
  • Repair/refurbishment notes
  • Ruff material (faux fur vs. coyote)

What other inventory do we have?

  • unloading big reds

We have a bit of everything. Uniform jumpsuits, hats, and more are available on the website now! These items are only a small fraction of what we are preparing for sale. We have cold weather boots, Carhart jackets and overalls, camping gear, ‘South Pole’ green parkas, and more. Some things we have in large quantities; others have very limited stock.

We update our store weekly. Keep an eye on our website blog, our Facebook page, or sign up for our email newsletter for stock updates!

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01/29/20 – Website now back up after maintenance! Post-Maintenance Notice

The website was down for a week. We have adjusted existing product listings, made necessary renovations to the warehouse, and improved quality assurance measures and policies. Please note the following post-maintenance.

The Following Listings are Temporarily De-Activated:

  • All Bundles
  • Wiggy’s Bag Vest
  • Sierra Designs Tent
  • Carrera Ski Goggle Lens
  • Carhartt Hood Attachment
  • Carhartt FR Vests
  • Carhartt Jackets
  • Carhartt Overalls
  • Smith Ski Goggles
  • Long Underwear
  • FDX ASICs Boots
  • Vintage Red Windbreaker

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12/13/19 – 12 Days of Christmas, 12 Days of Big Sales at AntarcticSurplus!

Taking Place Every Day From Now Until Christmas Eve!

One Major Sale + 1 Mystery Sale Every Day!

12/13Day 1: 40% Off All Carhartts — 35% Off All Bundles

12/14Day 2: 30% Off Military Parkas — 30% Off All Vests

12/15Day 3: 25% Off All Boots — 50% Off All Fleece

12/16Day 4: 25% Off All Tents — 50% Off All Goggles

12/17Day 5: $100 Off Canada Goose Big Reds — 25% Off Ski Masks

12/18Day 6: 20% Off Blue Mantis Jackets — 50% Off All Patches

12/19Day 7: 60% Off Carhartt Overalls — 40% Off Souvenir Bundles

12/20Day 8: 50% Off Carhartt Fire-Resistant Vests — 1 Mystery Sale

12/21Day 9: 35% Off WoolRich Vests — 1 Mystery Sale

12/22Day 10: 1/2 Price Carhartt Work Jeans — 1 Mystery Sale

12/23Day 11: $50 Off Canada Goose Big Reds & 15% Off Blue Mantis Jackets

12/24Day 12: 60% Off Fleece Long Underwear — 1 Mystery Sale

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12/01/19 – Cyber Monday Sales Begin 9PM EST Tonight!

Cyber Monday Sales begin TONIGHT from December 1st, 9PM EST until December 2nd, 11:59PM EST.

Download our mini-catalog below!

Here is the full catalog of our upcoming Cyber Monday deals!

$75 off “Big Red” Canada Goose Parkas
Plus, get 1 free USAP patch + 1 free long underwear. As well as 30% off bundles and 50% off Carhartt Overalls with coupon code, “CyberMondayParka”

$30 off Military Cold Weather M3B Parkas

All Carhartt – 20% off

½ Price Patches (Blue and Red)

10% off all boots

25% off all tents

20% off all Ski Goggles

25% off all zipper pulls

Wigwam socks buy 2 get 1 free

Wigwam Ski Masks buy 2 get 1 free

25% off all bundles

10% off all Fleece wear

15% off all down cold weather vests

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11/26/19 – Cyber Monday Sales Begin This Sunday Night 9PM EST.

We will be hosting Cyber Monday sales from December 1st, 9PM EST until December 2nd, 11:59PM EST.

Download our mini-catalog below!

Here is the full catalog of our upcoming Cyber Monday deals!

$75 off “Big Red” Canada Goose Parkas
Plus, get 1 free USAP patch + 1 free long underwear. As well as 30% off bundles and 50% off Carhartt Overalls with coupon code, “CyberMondayParka”

$30 off Military Cold Weather M3B Parkas

All Carhartt – 20% off

½ Price Patches (Blue and Red)

10% off all boots

25% off all tents

20% off all Ski Goggles

25% off all zipper pulls

Wigwam socks buy 2 get 1 free

Wigwam Ski Masks buy 2 get 1 free

25% off all bundles

10% off all Fleece wear

15% off all down cold weather vests

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11/18/19 – Cyber Monday @ AntarcticSurplus.com!

We will be hosting Cyber Monday sales from December 1st, 9PM EST until December 2nd, 11:59PM EST.

Download our mini-catalog below!

Here is the full catalog of our upcoming Cyber Monday deals!

  • $75 off “Big Red” Canada Goose Parkas
    • Plus, get 1 free USAP patch + 1 free long underwear. As well as 30% off bundles and 50% off Carhartt Overalls with coupon code, “CyberMondayParka”
  • $30 off Military Cold Weather M3B Parkas
  • All Carhartt – 20% off
  • ½ Price Patches (Blue and Red)
  • 10% off all boots
  • 25% off all tents
  • 20% off all Ski Goggles
  • 25% off all zipper pulls
  • Buy 2 socks get 1 free
  • Wigwam Ski Masks buy 2 get 1 free
  • 25% off all bundles
  • 10% off all Fleece wear
  • 15% off all down cold weather vests

More information can be found on antarcticsurplus.com/cybermonday

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11/01/19 – Second Wave of Antarctic Surplus AVAILABLE NOW!

We’re very excited to once again release a whole new shipment of ex-United States Antarctic Program parkas, clothing and gear! The SECOND wave of gear is available for sale NOW!

NOTE: Please bear with us as we roll out products – we will be adding more listings for the next few hours. If there are any issues with calculated shipping costs, please contact us ASAP so that we can fix it!

Here is the list of items that will become available on our wave 2 release:

  • LIMITED STOCK Military Cold Weather Parkas
  • Tents – NorthFace Westwinds, Sierra Designs SuperFlash, and More!
  • LIMITED STOCK Military Cold Weather Boots
  • Polar Fleece Tops and Bottoms
  • Fleece Cold Weather Caps
  • Carerra Ski Mask Lens (Regular as well as UV Protection)
  • Smith Ski Goggles
  • More Vests from WearGuard, WoolRich, and Wiggy’s Bag!
  • More Big Reds!

In addition to these new listings, we are also releasing our Antarctica Bundles that each have their own exclusive, limited stock Antarctica items stuffed into an Antarctica USAP duffel bag! Once these items are gone, they are gone and we may never have them in stock again!

  • Vintage Souvenir Bundle (Exclusive posters, nightlights, commemorative calendars, patches and vintage USAP bags!)
  • Antarctica Survival Camping Bundle (Exclusive MSR Whisperlite Camp Stoves, tent, Durapeg tent stakes, Smith Goggles, WigWam Socks and USAP Patches)
  • Antarctica Expedition Bundle (Cold Weather Overalls, Kenyon Thermal Long Underwears, Kenyon Fleece Thermal Top, Smith Goggles, Wigwam Socks, USAP Patches)
  • Antarctica Carhartt Heavy Worker’s Bundle (ALL CARHARTT Overalls, Jacket, Jeans, Vest, Smith Goggles, Wigwam Socks, USAP patches)
  • Antarctica Fleece and Lightweight Clothing Bundle (Assorted Fleece Products and items, as well as a pair of Smith Goggles)

Each bundle is packed and shipped in a USAP duffel bag. Some items are guaranteed in each bundle and each item is picked at random out of our stock. That means each bundle order will be unique and it’s own! In your order, you will be specifying your size so that the correct fitting items will be picked out for you.

Questions on this release are directed via email to Pat McGee at pmcgee@marathon-studios.com