The McGrath Bomber Jacket in Frogskin
The McGrath Bomber Jacket in Frogskin
The McGrath Bomber Jacket in Frogskin
The McGrath Bomber Jacket in Frogskin
The McGrath Bomber Jacket in Frogskin
The McGrath Bomber Jacket in Frogskin
The McGrath Bomber Jacket in Frogskin
The McGrath Bomber Jacket in Frogskin

Americana Pipedream Apparel

The McGrath Bomber Jacket in Frogskin

$249.99
Description

Aiden is 6'1", 185 lbs, wearing a size large. Logan is 5'11", 165 lbs, wearing a size medium. Size guide below.

The McGrath Bomber Jacket in Frogskin

Years in the making. The McGrath Bomber started as a single sketchbook drawing in 2021 and went through hundreds of hours of design, prototyping, and refinement before it was ready. We didn't rush it. The result is a jacket built to last decades. Tough enough for work, comfortable enough for everything else.

The Frogskin

The McGrath Bomber in Frogskin wears the pattern that started it all.

Frogskin, formally the M1942 Camouflage HBT pattern, was the first standardized camouflage issued to US armed forces. Developed in the early 1940s and made iconic by Marines in the Pacific theater, its distinctive blotch-on-blotch coloring earned the informal name from its resemblance to frog skin. The pattern was reversible: a "beach" side in lighter tans and a "jungle" side in deeper greens, designed for the shifting terrain of island warfare. It predates ERDL, woodland BDU, MultiCam, and virtually every other pattern in the American military camouflage lineage. In a real sense, this is where American camo began.

On 10oz cotton canvas, Frogskin reads like a piece of living history you can actually wear. The earthy greens, tans, and browns sit naturally against the aged character that canvas develops over time. This is not a costume. It's the real pattern, on real material, built to outlast the closet it lives in.

Built Right

The exterior is 10oz cotton canvas, a material that only gets better with age. It resists wind, shrugs off thorns and brush, and takes a wax beautifully. For water resistance, apply a beeswax-based canvas wax (Otter Wax or similar) with a cloth and heat-set with a hair dryer. The canvas will darken slightly and shed water reliably for seasons of hard use.

Inside, a 4.5oz French twill lining keeps things cool and comfortable against the skin. Nylon rib knit cuffs and hem seal in warmth and move with you — no snags, no bunching. The corduroy collar is canvas-backed for structure and adds a touch of vintage character that sets this jacket apart.

Hardware is IDEAL metal zippers and Talon snaps, finished in antique brass throughout. These are not fashion choices, they're the right choices.

Five Pockets

Two snap-flap waist pockets keep your essentials secure. Behind them, two open hand-warming pockets are always accessible. An interior breast pocket handles your phone or wallet. A locker loop keeps things tidy when the jacket isn't on your back.

Made in Garland, Texas

American garment manufacturing is a shadow of what it once was. We make the McGrath Bomber here anyway because it matters to us, and because the people doing this work deserve the support.

Care: Machine wash cold, inside out. Hang dry. Do not tumble dry. If waxed, spot clean only and re-wax as needed.

The Short & Sweet

  • Americana Pipedream original apparel — Frogskin colorway
  • M1942-inspired Frogskin camouflage, 10oz cotton canvas
  • Made in the USA with imported materials
  • Designed in Appleton, Wisconsin — manufactured in Garland, Texas
  • 4.5oz French cotton twill lining
  • Nylon rib knit cuffs and waist
  • Corduroy collar, canvas-backed
  • IDEAL metal zippers + Talon snaps in antique brass
  • Two snap-cap flap pockets at waist
  • Two hand-warming pockets behind snap-cap flap pockets
  • One interior breast pocket + locker loop
  • Wax-ready canvas exterior for water resistance
  • Machine wash cold, hang dry
Size
Size: Small
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Curious About Sizing?

Given the massive variety of clothing we carry, a standard sizing guide is incredibly helpful for customers seeking the best fit.

Please understand that surplus varies widely in fit and cut and this sizing chart is general advice rather than tailor-level fitting.

Nearly every military has different sizing charts and schemes, which is why we've taken the time to put together this brief tutorial.

 

Jacket & Shirt Sizing

In absence of an established military size chart, we measure each jacket or shirt from armpit to armpit to get a rough idea of how it fits. If a garment is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a shirt measures 19.75" from pit to pit, it is marked as a small rather than medium.

To measure pit to pit, close up your shirt or jacket and measure from armpit to armpit. 

This is our measurement guide that we use to measure garments without an existing military size chart:

14"-15" PtP = XXS

16-17" PtP = Extra Small

18"-19" PtP = Small

20-21" PtP = Medium

22-23" PtP = Large

24-25" PtP = Extra Large

26-27" PtP = XXL

28-29" PtP = 3XL

Pant Sizing

We typically convert pants to US waist and inseam sizes. If a pair of pants is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a pair of pants measures as a 33 waist, it is marked as a 32 waist.

To take these measurements we lay a pair of pants flat on the ground. We then measure across the waist and double the measurement. For example, if a pair of pants measures 16" across the waist it will fit a US 32 waist.

To determine inseam we measure from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff. For example, it a pair of pants measures 30" from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff we will list it as a 30 inseam or 30L.

Surplus Condition Guide

  1. Unissued
  2. These items are brand new. They may sometimes exhibit signs of storage. They may be new in their original factory packaging, but most times will not be. 
  3. Issued; Good / Issued
  4. These items are in issued/used condition but are fully functional. This grade of surplus item may also exhibit signs of use such as stampings, small stains or general dirtiness.
  5. Issued items will not have missing or broken buttons, zippers or be missing any functional components unless noted as such in the product description. Any items you purchase that are marked as "Issued; Good" but exhibit these defects will be replaced free of charge by Americana Pipedream.
  6. Grade 2
  7. These items are in issued/used condition but have defects that impede function. This may include missing buttons, broken zippers, holes and tears. They may also be missing components.
  8. This is the lowest grade of surplus item that we carry and they are not eligible for returns or exchanges due to condition.
Prop 65 Warning

All products that are NOT INTENDED FOR CONSUMPTION OR NOT FOOD PRODUCTS fall under this warning:

“WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.” WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.”

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