Medium, Good “Big Red” Vintage Snow Goose Down Parka, 1998 (#50)

Description

This vintage Snow Goose parka entered service in 1998. There is a very small hole in the parka’s inside lining, and the sleeves show some evidence of minor repairs. The parka shows mild staining down the front and is mildly faded.

The refurbishment of this parka includes (but is not limited to):

• Removal & repair of field patches
• Seam repair
• Cuff Repair
• Zipper repair
• Hood wire replacement

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: 98M053

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 to the USA ($35), Canada ($60), Europe ($100), and Oceania ($120) is available. Buyers are responsible for any import taxes and fees. We will ship to other countries on request.

Parka Sizing:

The parkas are sized 2XS -4XL, and tend to run large due to the multiple layers worn underneath by Antarctic researchers in temperatures down to -100F. You can generally wear a size down (which will be more form-fitting) or a size up (which will be looser with more room for layering, as done at the South Pole).

Determine your parka size using Canada Goose’s sizing tool.

Big Red Parka Features:

These parkas feature multi-layered down insulation, multiple pockets (both interior and exterior), wind skirt, and fur hood trim (Coyote fur or synthetic, depending on variation). There are also several Antarctic Program exclusive features not available on civilian parkas, including a square reflector on the back meant for use during the long Antarctic night, velcro for a name patch, and the official USAP chest patch replacing the Canada Goose logo, which reads “National Science Foundation / United States Antarctic Program”.

To learn more about these parkas click here!

Parka Grades / Conditions:

Each of our parkas receives a general grading classifying it as Fair, Good, or Very Good depending on the overall wear and fading of the parka, and will be priced accordingly. Our refurbishment process includes a detailed inspection for damage, professional repair of all major defects, dry cleaning if needed, and final inspection & conditioning. We guarantee that all parkas are 100% wearable and functional.

General Parka Classifications:

• Fair – The parka may show color fading and obvious wear from service in Antarctica. Scuffs, stains, or small rips may be present, and there may be evidence of field repairs done by the Antarctic Program as well as one or more visible patches from our tailor. All major flaws have been fixed. 
• Good – The parka is in good condition, without major tears or damage, but may have general signs of wear, fading, visible (but not excessive) patches, repairs or minor stains/imperfections.
• Very Good – The parka is in excellent condition, with minimal fading and minor signs of wear, and no major patches or signs of repair.

Each parka will also be given ‘pluses’ or ‘minuses’ which may further affect the price of the parka. These refer to details that deviate from the standard grading in any way without changing the parka’s classification. For example, a parka might have several small patches but is otherwise in excellent condition. It does not quite meet the standards we hold for our ‘Very Good’ condition parkas, but is much closer to a ‘Very Good’ than a ‘Good’. Therefore, we condition it as a Very Good (-) and the price will reflect that condition.

About The Big Red Parka:

The “Big Red” parka is issued by the US Antarctic Program to all scientists and staff serving at the two largest American research stations in Antarctica, McMurdo Base and South Pole Station. The parkas for sale here have been sold as surplus by the Antarctic Program, and were sourced from their New Zealand clothing warehouse and an Emergency Cold Weather Gear cache at the South Pole. The parkas available here have all seen service on-continent and were sold as surplus by the Antarctic Program.

These parkas are being sold by a former Antarctic Program member. All parkas are numbered and will include a Certificate of Authenticity. Want to learn more about the “Big Red” Parkas? Click here!

 

GUARANTEE :
This website sells parkas, clothing, and gear that 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.