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.
Admiral Richard Byrd, an early Antarctic pioneer, wears an earlier parka variation in 1955
Military Cold Weather Parkas
Pallet of military parkas
Unloading military parkas
Pallet of big red and military parkas
Size small N-3B military parkas
Vintage N-3B military 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.
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.
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!
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.
Military Cold Weather ParkasMilitary Cold Weather BootsNorthFace Westwind TentsWiggy’s Bag VestsFleece CapsTurtleFur Fleece CapCarerra Ski Goggle UV LensSmith Ski Goggles
NOTICE: Our wave 2 stock will be going live on Friday, November 1 at 6PM EST!
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!
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.
