As it is the case with many Alpha products, the N2B was originally conceived for military purposes but quickly became popular within the civilian population, as well. First released in the latter half of the 1950s, the N2B was issued to Air Force pilots and ground personnel subjected to freezing temperatures. Because -50° C is not exactly beach weather (except for Norwegians), the N2B was conceived to offer maximum protection from both rain and wind. Its outer shell is made from 100% Alpha Industries fl