Warm jackets that aren't huge?

[tworley]

Ive always been a carhartt fan. Their material is heavy and blocks wind incredibly well. Quilt liner too so they are very warm. They can be stiff jackets when brand new but the more they break in the more comfortable they become. I still have one from when I was a teenager, I still wear it from time to time but Ive gotten a bit bigger since then. Plus they are damn near indestructible. Ive used mine as a blanket on the floor when working in the garage or outside, laid in the mud/rocks when hunting, even used it as a slider to unload an axle out of the back of the jeep. Some of the sleeve ends are beginning to tear but otherwise everything is still intact.

 

[Apparition]

Seems many have suggested what I call huge.

A jacket I wouldn’t be comfortable working at a computer with inside is what I’d consider huge.

We are talking Arizona here.

 

[Starrs]

Anything Patagonia

 

[S.McArthur]

Look at Columbia jackets with Omni-heat, they hold heat without bulk. You mainly want to stop wind from getting through the fabric.
https://www.columbia.com/c/mens-jackets-coats/?pos=2I wear Sitka gear to hunt, expensive, but it is very warm: https://www.sitkagear.com/products/mens/new/everyday
I get a big discount there as well, if you want to look at them.

Another vote for Carhart as well.

 

[Ephry73]

If you do go North Face, their Thermoball stuff is super light, super slim and completely works. I wear a vest like this over a hoodie in the winter most days in anything from 40* to 25* even in the jeep. The one thing about their thermoball stuff is that it may be easily nagged on things, so just be mindful of that. I keep a long sleeve jacket in a small sock(yes they fit) under the seat just in case something happens I can stay extra warm.

NF Thermoball

 

[Ephry73]

Ive always been a carhartt fan. Their material is heavy and blocks wind incredibly well. Quilt liner too so they are very warm. They can be stiff jackets when brand new but the more they break in the more comfortable they become. I still have one from when I was a teenager, I still wear it from time to time but Ive gotten a bit bigger since then. Plus they are damn near indestructible. Ive used mine as a blanket on the floor when working in the garage or outside, laid in the mud/rocks when hunting, even used it as a slider to unload an axle out of the back of the jeep. Some of the sleeve ends are beginning to tear but otherwise everything is still intact.

For when the weather gets nasty nasty, I have one of their old duck hooded jackets that I waxed. Waxing the duck canvas is the best option, but I think Chris wants something light and flexy.

 

[LukesfirstJeep]

I really like my 20+ year old Carhartt, blanket lined jacket. It cuts the wind pretty good. I've worn it for short trips snowmobiling.

 

[Irun]

Here's your answer!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074XBZNBG/?tag=wranglerorg-20

 

[DEValken]

Another vote for Carhartt... our "shop" was a canopy with a back wall (open 3 sides) so when it rained in the winter we were wet and cold. My Carhartt bibs and jacket (with layers. Always layers) kept me warmish in single digit temps. Hands you couldn't do much with, but my core stayed warm.

 

[NDSpeed]

Yeah, I know what you mean. I feel like wearing anything with the North Face name on it makes me look like some sort of snob. But I was thinking this as well, as Iv'e had their jackets in the past and they always performed well.

North face is far from snob territory

A’rctyrex with the price tags to boot.

 

[Mike_H]

This is my northface. Its become my "go-To" jacket I love it.

Northface insulated flannel

Carhartt is great stuff, but I find it to be very heavy. Great for working on the farm, in the garage, hunting, etc. Not so good for hiking and other type of "active" activities. Just my opinion though. I have lots of coats and jackets, suited to different purposes.

 

[steelhd]

Carhart will have something for you unless "city boy stylish" is part of your fashion requirement. I prefer the Yukon Extreme series but I live in a much colder location.

 

[jeepins]

Or you could just save any fancy jacket money and eat more.

 

[Airjunky]

Sharkskin

 

[Bdaust]

I just got a jacket from fjallraven last winter. My buddy who own a outdoor store told me about them. I had north face and mountain hardware jackets in the past. I really like my fjallraven jacket.


https://www.fjallraven.com/us/en-us...jackets/sten-jacket-m?v=F81679::7392158953240

 

[Moab]

You need professional assistance. Outdoorgearlab is an outdoor product review site. Run by professional hikers and trekkers. They actually use the gear in the field.

I'm a hiking and hunting dork. This is the go to website. Heres their page on jackets.

https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/topics/clothing-mens/best-down-jacket
https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/topics/clothing-mens/best-winter-jacket

 

[mrblaine]

This thread is a perfect example of the fucking internet. Hey ya'll, it got down to almost 40 god damn degrees ABOVE freezing today and I want something that I can move easily in that stops my candy ass from freezing to death.

Here, 50 fucking examples of shit that would have kept arctic explorers alive and shamed the Eskimos into buying at REI.

 

[WNC05willys]

Carhartt, Columbia, bass, ll bean. All have lightweight options that will do the trick. Having grown up in new england i can tell you that the key is layers!!!! I've been in the south 15 years and can count on 1 hand the number of times I've actually worn one of my jackets. Pretty much only when the wind is cutting. My go to winter gear is under armour, long sleeve t, short sleeve t, hoodie. In that order

 

[L J]

 

[Moab]

Carhartt, Columbia, bass, ll bean. All have lightweight options that will do the trick. Having grown up in new england i can tell you that the key is layers!!!! I've been in the south 15 years and can count on 1 hand the number of times I've actually worn one of my jackets. Pretty much only when the wind is cutting. My go to winter gear is under armour, long sleeve t, short sleeve t, hoodie. In that order

Columbia has great jackets too. And they make big & tall. For us taller guys. Check their outlets too. Good deals.

I stand by my post tho. Lmao. Outdoor Gearlab has some prime examples of tested in the field jackets. I see a $200 down jacket in their rankings. And a $300 full on winter coat. Both are within my budget. And thats what my cheap ass looks for. A top 10 rated product for my top 50 budget. Lol. So no, i wouldnt spend 3 grand on an arcteryx. Those are simply for special forces. Thus the price tag.

I don't know what elevation @Chris is at. But most northern guys can relate to the need of a good fall and winter jacket. Not sure we can here in socal @mrblaine.

Now if you are working outside id suggest carhartt. But your not going to move around as easily. Which is obviously important to chris.

I guess my point is you don't have to spend a ton. But if you want the best jacket for $200. You'll find it on outdoorgearlab.com. The products they review are a pretty wide section of whats out there. But it all depends on your geographic location. And what your needs are.