After returning to the United States, many war veterans reintegrated into civilian life, bringing their prized "deck jackets" with them. With their proven functionality on farms and in factories across America, these jackets were quickly adopted as civilian uniforms. But it was on the salt flats of Utah and the highways of California that the jacket truly came into its own. From outlaw motorcycle clubs to hot rod racers, the N1 was the preferred choice for its warmth, whether traversing the salt flats of El Mirage or cruising down the streets of Oakland to San Bernardino.
