Heavy Winter Jacket

[medicjim]

I think last year was the end for me squeaking use out of my 15 year old Carhart actic jacket. I'm looking around for what to replace it with...I haven't bought a heavy coat in a very long time, so please weigh in on experiences as well as other possible contenders. Jacket must meet 'working man's' durability...no puffy, lightweight ski jackets need apply

Initial contenders are:

Carhartt cotton duck shell w/ sythetic 'arctic' liner
http://www.carhartt.com/webapp/wcs/store...ategoryId=10927


Carhartt arctic extreme jacket (cordura nylon shell/ synth liner)
http://www.carhartt.com/webapp/wcs/store...ategoryId=10927


Duluth Trading Parka (down lining)
http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/clothes-workwear/mens/mens-outerwear/75012.aspx

 

[BAMCIS]

Re: Heavy Winter Jacket

"I think last year was the end for me squeaking use out of my 15 year old Carhart actic jacket"

Worked good why not just get anotherone?

 

[trigger time]

Re: Heavy Winter Jacket

I have one of the sherpa lined carhartts and love it. Prefer it to the other liners.

 

[medicjim]

Re: Heavy Winter Jacket

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BAMCIS</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Worked good why not just get another one? </div></div>

That is the default plan... just asking if there is a better mousetrap out there now

 

[earthtrekker1775]

Re: Heavy Winter Jacket

King of the Mountain!

 

[former naval person]

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Don't do down, if you sweat. Clumping and loss of insulation. One of the polyesters or polyfil liners will do you better. JMHO

 

[medicjim]

Re: Heavy Winter Jacket

Thanks everyone for the feedback

 

[Wolf22]

Re: Heavy Winter Jacket

Stick with the Carh. Artic line. Anything else will leave you less than thrilled from the sounds of it.

5.11 5-in 1 parka has been great, but not to your needs for 'hard use". maybe

 

[dajudge43]

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i really like my sherpa lined carhartt

 

[jrassy]

Re: Heavy Winter Jacket

+1 for the artic lined carhart,i have the jacket and bibs,and still have to layer underneath with fleece and UA if it gets below zero,i would like to have more pockets tho,but i'm only on year 5 with this jacket so it's gonna be a while before i'm looking to replace it.