Keith (aka steelwheels on the forums) makes his own range of outdoor gear and clothing. You can find his website at : www.extremeoutdoorclothing.com. Included in his current releases is the Where Eagles Dare Jacket. Here’s the details:
I design and make kit that is ideal for skirmishing check out my web site at www.extremeoutdoorclothing.com [..].
[One material I use is] Karisma fleece [which[ is quite thin but importantly "very windproof" so it is ideal to wear under full combats.
WED Jacket: Dear “Where Eagles Dare” fan, At long last the moment we have all been anticipating is now here and finally after 2 years of development I can now offer The very limited edition of the Camouflage jacket used in the movies “Where Eagles Dare” and also “The Eagle Has Landed”
My name is Keith and I am very proud to make it possible for you to purchase what is a very special piece of movie memorabilia.
It was seeing these special reversible jackets worn by Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood as a young impressionable 12 Year Old that eventually led to me to design and manufacture my own Technical Outdoor Clothing which is called “Extreme Outdoor Clothing” This movie has shaped my life in such a way that perhaps you can call me “Mr, Where Eagles Dare”!!
I have been searching for the original jackets used in these movie productions for many years, and I have found that the jackets used were extremely rare prototype camouflage garments developed during the later part of World War 2. Used only in production of a very few items that if were to become available would fetch over £1000 sterling in the collectors market!!!!
After much investigation and development I can now offer superior reproductions of these very rare parkas for only £180 plus shipping.
The process used in the manufacture of the parkas is far superior to the original fabric and design, as I have had the camouflage printed by the factory that produces Camouflages and Fabric for Forces all around the world. The process I chose was the British Ministry of Defence “Combat 2000” production which is the most expensive process but the fabric matched perfectly the look and handle of the parkas used in the movie. Therefore you will find that the Print will never fade and during printing the fabric goes through a water proofing process that will offer excellent protection from Rain/Snow.
As you can see from the photos they look fantastic and I have also used original Buttons and Waist tape so that they perfectly match the original jackets, also featured in my Reversible Parkas is a high lift arm cut for comfort and most importantly the Parka will be made to measure for you at no extra charge!! Ensuring an excellent fit.
This project would not have reached this successful evolution without the commitment and professionalism of Tom and Calvin of Pincrofts. “Thanks for all your assistance!”
Keith, (www.extremeoutdoorclothing.com)
