M-422-LC Exploration Jacket

Designed for those who set off at dawn. Open roads, March cold, a thousand miles ahead. Neither too-sedate city parka nor too-cold technical jacket: the M-422-LC occupies that rare territory where military functionality meets the raw elegance of an explorer's wardrobe. Every component has been sourced for its authenticity and traceability — from French parachute fabric to original military American buttons — because a jacket that lasts deserves materials that have already proven themselves in the field, before proving yours. Main Features Mixed camouflage coated canvas — Double-sided coated maxxed fabric, tight weave. Waterproof, abrasion-resistant, develops a patina and densifies with wear. French army parachute canvas lining — High-tenacity nylon from decommissioned military stock, cut and assembled to line the back, bottom of the jacket, and inner pockets. Maximum lightness, field-certified tear resistance. MY-8 Ykk® Zipper — Japan — Solid brass zipper with a bronze ring slider, the Japanese standard of reference. Smooth glide, no risk of jamming, durability for 20+ years of intensive use. Corduroy collar & removable hood — England — Corduroy selected from the historic English supplier. Soft feel, structured hold, no sagging after washing. Removable invisible brass 5-mesh zippered hood: detaches in seconds, no visible seams, no compromise on silhouette once removed. YKK metal outer buttons — Champ de Manœuvres logo — Stamped with the house logo, solid brass. Firm locking, corrosion resistance, immediate identification. Inner buttons — official US Army manufacturer — Original American supplies from the official military contractor, mounted on reinforced camouflage facings. Camouflage facings — Fabric matching the outer shell, double high-tenacity thread topstitched at stress points. Edge protection, military internal finish. Milerain waxed spray — England — Supplied with the jacket. Reference English formula to nourish and regenerate the canvas coating. Applied cold, quick-drying, without altering the color or camouflage. Reinforced construction — Flat-felled and overlocked seams in critical areas: armholes, pockets, bottom of the jacket. Precision assembly conforming to Pacifica Militaria standards. Numbered limited edition — Restricted production, assembled in Morocco. Once sold out, it does not return. History & Construction The M-422-LC is in line with the military-civilian exploration jackets of the 1940s-60s, developed for field officers, engineers, and correspondents operating in hostile environments — jungle, mountains, cold deserts. Its original specifications required a protective waterproof shell, a lightweight non-absorbent lining, and accessories capable of functioning in all weather conditions without maintenance. The outer mixed camouflage coated canvas combines weather barrier and abrasion resistance — the coating consolidates and develops a patina with each wear, without loss of structural density. The French army nylon parachute canvas lining — decommissioned military stock, custom cut — ensures dry insulation and maximum lightness on the back, bottom of the jacket, and inner pockets. Solid brass Japanese MY-8 Grey Talon zipper for long-term mechanical reliability; Brice-Plate velvet collar for neck protection; YKK buttons stamped with the house logo on the outside, US Army button on the inside — each component responds to a logic of performance before any aesthetic logic. Structured exploration fit, hip-length, defined shoulders: it adapts equally well as a standalone piece over a t-shirt or as a mid-layer over a thick shirt. The coated canvas evolves with use — every weather event, every friction, every road improves and personalizes it. Maintenance ensured by the supplied Milerain waxed spray, a reference English formula for regenerating the coating without altering the camouflage. A piece designed never to become obsolete — produced in a numbered limited edition. Once sold out, it does not return. Size Chart Size 1/2 Chest Measurement (cm) Front Length (cm) Sleeve Length (cm) S 56 72 62 M 59 74 64 L 62 76 65 XL 65 78 67 Loose exploration fit — take your usual size. Product Information Reference: MANŒUVRE NO. ID-42216 / SPEC. Composition: Mixed coated canvas — French Army parachute nylon lining Manufacturing: Assembled in Morocco — Pacifica Militaria / Champ de Manœuvres Edition: Numbered limited edition Included: Milerain waxed spray