Product Description
The parka has been VERY well used since the 1980s, and is in pretty poor condition. It has with many visible repairs and discolored patches all over the parka. One of the oldest parkas available, it features a genuine coyote fur hood ruff, one of only 5 parkas we have which does.
Did you know that each Big Red used by the USAP program has a serial number written on the inside flap of one of the pockets? This serial number, used to help the program keep track of their gear, usually includes the parka size and the year it entered service.
This parka’s USAP serial number is: 87L050
Extremely Limited Quantity
Our stock is very limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be aware that size availability may vary, especially in unusually large or small sizes. All sales are AS-IS and final – we cannot accept returns or exchanges. To learn more about these parkas click here!
Do you have any questions about this specific parka? Don’t hesitate to contact us.
Shipping
Shipping is available to the USA, Canada, Europe, and Oceania. We will ship to other countries on request. Buyers are responsible for any import taxes and fees.
Returns
All sales should be considered final.
Depending on the circumstances, we may consider returns from within the United States on a case-by-case basis. Due to the nature of our inventory, we do not allow international returns or exchanges.
If you experience an issue with your order, please contact us and we’ll be glad to review your situation.
Antarctic Surplus 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:
We make every effort to describe products accurately, but exact colors, labels, etc may vary slightly. Gear is sold for personal use only and is not covered by the original manufacturer’s warranty.