Vintage Eddie Bauer 'Kara Koram' Parka Red
Vintage
Considered a grail piece for many avid vintage collectors and aficionados out there, the Eddie Bauer ‘Kara Koram’ Down Jacket is truly an icon of design and a garment steeped in serious prestige and history & paved the way for countless other iconic designs.
As the world opened after the restrictions of the 1940’s a team of seven Americans and one British climber were attempting the first ascent of infamous K2 Mountain, the tallest peak in the Kara Koram Mountain range and the 2nd largest in the world. K2 is often considered a more difficult climb than Everest, due in part the inclement weather in this range. To combat this, three of the Americans attempting the first ascent of the peak asked if Bauer could create a down insulated parka for them.
During this period the best down outerwear for expeditions was produced in Europe but the US team wanted a USA made garment for their attempt. The jacket Eddie Bauer came up with became known as ‘The Kara Koram’, named after the mountain range.
Built for purpose, the Kara Koram Parka was an outstanding piece of design and way ahead of anything on the market at that time. The team spent over a month at 20,000 feet with temperatures as low as -70. They all wore the signature red windproof and water repellent Eddie Bauer Karakoram Parka’s. This jacket became a best seller for the company and as Pete Schoeing said (a member of the US team attempting to scale K2) “the finest article of cold weather, high altitude equipment I have ever seen".
Please Note: This is a true vintage item and as such there is natural wear and tear on this jacket, if you would like to know more please don't hesitate to email us.
Read more about Eddie Bauer's history here.
- Goose Down Insulation
- Cotton/ Nylon Outer Shell
- Ripstop Lining
- Talon Zip
- Drawstring Waistband & Hem
- Red Bakelite Buttons
- Hood Adjuster
- Knitted Cuffs
- Patch Flap Pocket
- Wool lined Hand Warmer Pocket
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