[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Recommend a warm jacket... (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 10/6/2013 3:07:19 PM EDT
| I'm looking for something I can wear down to the thirties with a long sleeve shirt under it. I don't really want anything tactical and I already have a Ranger Hoodie. I'd prefer something with a hood and windproof. |
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I have a thin Carhartt(?) jacket that I've been wearing for several years.
It's a Men's Thermal-Lined Hooded Zip-Front Sweatshirt, according to their website. Mine is brown. http://www.carhartt.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10101&storeId=10051&productId=155961&langId=-1 I love it. It's simple, comfortable, and while not waterproof it has been 'good enough' for light drizzles. (BTW, I'm still wearing the Lowa Zephyrs you suggested to me; they are excellent shoes) |
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Carhartt. Now living here in Chicago doesn't really make me an expert on cold weather gear. Can someone living in a colder clime help out? Not really. 30 is still shorts and t-shirt weather. Can you kill 10 or 12 baby seals and make me a coat? I would fucking rock a baby seal coat. 
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Can you kill 10 or 12 baby seals and make me a coat? I would fucking rock a baby seal coat. Quoted:
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Carhartt. Now living here in Chicago doesn't really make me an expert on cold weather gear. Can someone living in a colder clime help out? Not really. 30 is still shorts and t-shirt weather. Can you kill 10 or 12 baby seals and make me a coat? I would fucking rock a baby seal coat. No, but I can sew a button back on. |
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Carhartt. Now living here in Chicago doesn't really make me an expert on cold weather gear. Can someone living in a colder clime help out? Not really. 30 is still shorts and t-shirt weather. Can you kill 10 or 12 baby seals and make me a coat? I would fucking rock a baby seal coat. No, but I can sew a button back on. How do baby seals lose their buttons? |
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Carhartt. Now living here in Chicago doesn't really make me an expert on cold weather gear. Can someone living in a colder clime help out? Not really. 30 is still shorts and t-shirt weather. Can you kill 10 or 12 baby seals and make me a coat? I would fucking rock a baby seal coat. No, but I can sew a button back on. How do baby seals lose their buttons? Clubbing. 
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Duluth Firehose Insulated here http://d1em8zb8zrzjh7.cloudfront.net/image.aspx/media/images/products/14009-superior-fire-hose-work-jacket-iro_front.jpg-395x395 Never even thought about them. I've got their cargo pants on right now and they are by far the best work pants I've ever owned. Does the coat compare to the flexibility of the pants? |
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Quoted: Warm Carhartts are generally pretty thick and heavy. I've had many of the big Carhartts and I'm pretty much done with them. Quoted: Quoted: Carhartt has some nice waterproof, insulated jackets around that price. Warm Carhartts are generally pretty thick and heavy. I've had many of the big Carhartts and I'm pretty much done with them. not all Carhartts are thick, for 30° you don't need any of the big bulky jackets. I wear one of their flannel-lined button up shirt-jackets most of the winter here in Ohio |
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Never even thought about them. I've got their cargo pants on right now and they are by far the best work pants I've ever owned. Does the coat compare to the flexibility of the pants? Quoted:
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Duluth Firehose Insulated here http://d1em8zb8zrzjh7.cloudfront.net/image.aspx/media/images/products/14009-superior-fire-hose-work-jacket-iro_front.jpg-395x395 Never even thought about them. I've got their cargo pants on right now and they are by far the best work pants I've ever owned. Does the coat compare to the flexibility of the pants? It's the same material. Tough but soft. Will last forever, and their guarantee is second to none. |
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Carhartt. Now living here in Chicago doesn't really make me an expert on cold weather gear. Can someone living in a colder clime help out? Not really. 30 is still shorts and t-shirt weather. Now here is someone familar with chilly weather.
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For 20deg and above, I wear Duluth Trading Co. at work. They have a fleece lining, a rubber membrane to stop the wind/water, and either a cordura or fleece shell. I work outside, and they're great. I have three in different colors, and they were like 65$ a piece.
Colder than that, I wear the black insulated carhart line. Outside of work, I like Filson and Woolrich. |
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Something from Beretta http://www.berettausa.com/shop-by-department/mens-apparel/jackets/default.aspx I have the now discontinued Gun 6 Jacket, kicks ass. Lots of pockets, enough to hold tons of shotshells (since it's for shot gunners) |
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It's the same material. Tough but soft. Will last forever, and their guarantee is second to none. Quoted:
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Duluth Firehose Insulated here http://d1em8zb8zrzjh7.cloudfront.net/image.aspx/media/images/products/14009-superior-fire-hose-work-jacket-iro_front.jpg-395x395 Never even thought about them. I've got their cargo pants on right now and they are by far the best work pants I've ever owned. Does the coat compare to the flexibility of the pants? It's the same material. Tough but soft. Will last forever, and their guarantee is second to none. How's the sizing? I've got a 43" chest with a t-shirt and a Henley on, it says I need a large. Are they pretty true to size? The pants seem like they run looser than others. |
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This. Marmot, Outdoor Research, and Mountain Hardware make quality gear. Quoted:
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I highly recommend Outdoor Research. You can do very well for yourself in that price range. This. Marmot, Outdoor Research, and Mountain Hardware make quality gear. I work around sharp and pokey things. The OR jacket I have wouldn't stand up to it. It's a great "going to town" jacket, but I'd ruin it. I also run a torch and weld in my jackets. I can tell you that Condor jackets are not even a little bit flame retardant. |
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How's the sizing? I've got a 43" chest with a t-shirt and a Henley on, it says I need a large. Are they pretty true to size? The pants seem like they run looser than others. Quoted:
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Duluth Firehose Insulated here http://d1em8zb8zrzjh7.cloudfront.net/image.aspx/media/images/products/14009-superior-fire-hose-work-jacket-iro_front.jpg-395x395 Never even thought about them. I've got their cargo pants on right now and they are by far the best work pants I've ever owned. Does the coat compare to the flexibility of the pants? It's the same material. Tough but soft. Will last forever, and their guarantee is second to none. How's the sizing? I've got a 43" chest with a t-shirt and a Henley on, it says I need a large. Are they pretty true to size? The pants seem like they run looser than others. I'd go with the chart. |
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I have a thin Carhartt(?) jacket that I've been wearing for several years. It's a Men's Thermal-Lined Hooded Zip-Front Sweatshirt, according to their website. Mine is brown. http://www.carhartt.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10101&storeId=10051&productId=155961&langId=-1 I love it. It's simple, comfortable, and while not waterproof it has been 'good enough' for light drizzles. (BTW, I'm still wearing the Lowa Zephyrs you suggested to me; they are excellent shoes) ^^^ This. I've had on for the past few years. you CANNOT beat it |
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Duluth Firehose Insulated here http://d1em8zb8zrzjh7.cloudfront.net/image.aspx/media/images/products/14009-superior-fire-hose-work-jacket-iro_front.jpg-395x395 Never even thought about them. I've got their cargo pants on right now and they are by far the best work pants I've ever owned. Does the coat compare to the flexibility of the pants? It's the same material. Tough but soft. Will last forever, and their guarantee is second to none. How's the sizing? I've got a 43" chest with a t-shirt and a Henley on, it says I need a large. Are they pretty true to size? The pants seem like they run looser than others. I'd go with the chart. Thanks man. I'm gonna go this route. |
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I wear this when it's around there.
http://www.rei.com/product/787704/arcteryx-atom-lt-jacket-mens It's been great so far, but I haven't had it for long. |
 http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/65767?feat=506673-GN3&page=maine-warden-s-3-in-1-parka-with-gore-texBeen out deep during the darkest ME winter and have always been warm. |
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Quoted: Warm Carhartts are generally pretty thick and heavy. I've had many of the big Carhartts and I'm pretty much done with them. Quoted: Quoted: Carhartt has some nice waterproof, insulated jackets around that price. Warm Carhartts are generally pretty thick and heavy. I've had many of the big Carhartts and I'm pretty much done with them. Did you try the ranch coat ? I love mine but only when its well below freezing , Im usually in a Carhart hoodie and vest unless Im hunting . For the windier midwest , I always liked a coat's tails down over my ass , especially when you have to sit on a cold pipe or the ground ...the Rancher Coat is a little longer than other coats , and plenty rugged . ETA....and you can buy a hood that zips on / off , separately. http://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.html?pgguid=b574364a-45dd-4ee1-8457-6139c3f8de51&ccd=IFM003&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&mr:trackingCode=F44FC464-3C81-E211-BA78-001B21631C34&mr:referralID=NA&mr:adType=pla&mr:ad=28320529123&mr:keyword=&mr:match=&mr:filter=47949688963&gclid=CM63x8C1g7oCFYii4Aod_VkAFg  |
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I have a bunch of tacticool stuff too, but I really like my surplus Alpha Industries M65 field jacket. You would save $230 too. I miss mine. It finally gave up the ghost, and I have trouble finding surplus in size 48L. Been thinking of trying Tru-Spec or whatever that one company is. |
| Been wearing these STEELGUARD jackets for many years. Tough and warm... |
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I work around sharp and pokey things. The OR jacket I have wouldn't stand up to it. It's a great "going to town" jacket, but I'd ruin it. I also run a torch and weld in my jackets. I can tell you that Condor jackets are not even a little bit flame retardant. Quoted:
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I highly recommend Outdoor Research. You can do very well for yourself in that price range. This. Marmot, Outdoor Research, and Mountain Hardware make quality gear. I work around sharp and pokey things. The OR jacket I have wouldn't stand up to it. It's a great "going to town" jacket, but I'd ruin it. I also run a torch and weld in my jackets. I can tell you that Condor jackets are not even a little bit flame retardant. This crucial piece of information might have been useful EARLIER IN THE FUCKING THREAD.
Get a Carhartt. |
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Duluth Firehose Insulated here http://d1em8zb8zrzjh7.cloudfront.net/image.aspx/media/images/products/14009-superior-fire-hose-work-jacket-iro_front.jpg-395x395 Dammit, I didn't want to buy a new coat, but now I do. |
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Dammit, I didn't want to buy a new coat, but now I do. Quoted:
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Duluth Firehose Insulated here http://d1em8zb8zrzjh7.cloudfront.net/image.aspx/media/images/products/14009-superior-fire-hose-work-jacket-iro_front.jpg-395x395 Dammit, I didn't want to buy a new coat, but now I do. ARFcom, making you spend money is our business. |
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I have a thin Carhartt(?) jacket that I've been wearing for several years. It's a Men's Thermal-Lined Hooded Zip-Front Sweatshirt, according to their website. Mine is brown. http://www.carhartt.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10101&storeId=10051&productId=155961&langId=-1 I love it. It's simple, comfortable, and while not waterproof it has been 'good enough' for light drizzles. (BTW, I'm still wearing the Lowa Zephyrs you suggested to me; they are excellent shoes) Carhartt really needs to extend the front pockets on their zippered jackets and hoodies. Those things are not nearly big enough to use as hand warmers or to hold anything useful like a tool (think screwdriver) without it tipping right out of the 1 inch space it has to nest in. |
