Best Carhartt Jacket?

[ILDurable]

Hey there ya'll!

I'm supposed to be starting a new job in the beginning of April where I'll be working outside a lot. And because I work in the ever so temperamental Chicagoland area, I need a good Carhartt jacket. I see there are tons of different versions, some with hoods and some without hoods. Anyone own a certain Carhartt that they can recommend?

 

[TJay]

This is going to be completely opinion based with probably quite a few different answers.

This is the one I picked up last year
(http://www.carhartt.com/webapp/wcs/...ename=search&x=0&ddkey=http:CarharttSearchCmd)

I spend most of the day outside at work and this has been my favorite jacket so far, kept me warm even on WI's coldest days this past winter.

 

[mshell56118]

I am in same area as you (south bend, in) I have a carhartt extremes jacket and would not trade it for anything. It is warm and partially waterproof along with the wind does not blow through it. They no longer call it extreme though it is now considered artic.


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[CoopVA]

I have the arctic jacket and arctic bib overalls. Next best thing to sliced bread. The jacket has a removable hood.


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[mattyrattypoo]

A 1 UP from Carhartt would have to be Duluth Trading. You will not regret it!

http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/mens/mens-outerwear/mens-work-jackets/mens-work-jackets.aspx

 

[XJay]

This is going to be completely opinion based with probably quite a few different answers.

This is the one I picked up last year
(http://www.carhartt.com/webapp/wcs/...ename=search&x=0&ddkey=http:CarharttSearchCmd)

I spend most of the day outside at work and this has been my favorite jacket so far, kept me warm even on WI's coldest days this past winter.

I wear the same jacket matched with the arctic coveralls working on the Railroad in -40 C with the add-on hood and have been amazed at how durable and warm it is. Highly recommend!

 

[rlebroke51]

Definitely go with the arctic lining as for style that's up to you whatever you like. I have one and love it, wear it everyday.

 

[MonoxieChild]

There is no "Best". Your best option is to go to a local store, Like Farm And Fleet in your area who has a rather large selection of Carhartt's. Then just try on every different style. Keep in mind alot of them all look the same, until you try it on. The liners can be different, as well as the lengths and so on.

 

[dogmir]

mattyrattypoo hit the nail on the head. I have worn a lot of carhart over the years and personally I love Duluth Trading Company. I am 25 minutes from one of their stores and 15 min from their outlet store. They put a lot of thought in to the design of what they sell. Simple little details that make all the difference to me.

 

[mp23]

There is no "Best". Your best option is to go to a local store, Like Farm And Fleet in your area who has a rather large selection of Carhartt's. Then just try on every different style. Keep in mind alot of them all look the same, until you try it on. The liners can be different, as well as the lengths and so on.

What you say is true but if he only gets on it should be the Arctic lined one. it will have the black lining. I own three of them and its by far the warmest.

The quit lined ones with the hoods are ok but the wind does blow through the zipper because its exposed. Any of them will work if you layer. If you are looking for the whole outfit I would suggest the bibs with the red quilting on the inside to give you some versatility.

 

[ILDurable]

Thank you all for the helpful responses. Here are a few that I'm looking at currently.

http://www.basspro.com/Carhartt-San...iltLined-Coat-for-Men/product/13100306312052/

http://www.basspro.com/Carhartt-Extremes-ArcticQuilted-Active-Jac-for-Men/product/13100406412111/

http://www.basspro.com/Carhartt-Duck-Active-Jacket-for-Men-QuiltedFlannel-Lined/product/50398/

http://www.basspro.com/Carhartt-Qui...Active-Jackets-for-Men/product/1205020500506/

And so you know. I'll be working on a canal, so I'll be dealing with wind, cold and snow during the winter seasons.

 

[leftyz]

Whatever jacket you go with, you owe it to yourself to get the Arctic lined Bib overalls. They make all the difference in the world.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000IBFDTY/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Only warning is that on days above 25 degrees, they can get a little toasty. I'm about to buy another pair that are unlined/uninsulated.

 

[ILDurable]

I will be going with some bibs too, leftyz and I'll ask for opinions as well. But my jacket is the first thing I need to figure out.

 

[Arps]

If you start in April I wouldnt get carried away spending lots of money on clothes for winter until fall. Not saying it wont last, but no reason to buy sub-zero gear in spring.

 

[leftyz]

I have this jacket: http://workingperson.com/carhartt-jackets-cotton-duck-jacket-j14dkb-64245.html

I bought it a little too large, and have, on very cold days (-30 wind chill) had to stuff a tighter jacket on underneath (as well as the bibs, obviously). I'd go with the arctic lined instead of just "flannel lined".

I also wish I had gotten one with the hood already on it, I can still buy a hood to snap on, but it would be nice if it were permanently attached.

 

[leftyz]

If you start in April I wouldnt get carried away spending lots of money on clothes for winter until fall. Not saying it wont last, but no reason to buy sub-zero gear in spring.

Except this is when the best sales are....

 

[ILDurable]

Except this is when the best sales are....

Not only that, but in Chicagoland, random days of cold do happen frequently.

 

[ILDurable]

I have this jacket: http://workingperson.com/carhartt-jackets-cotton-duck-jacket-j14dkb-64245.html

I bought it a little too large, and have, on very cold days (-30 wind chill) had to stuff a tighter jacket on underneath (as well as the bibs, obviously). I'd go with the arctic lined instead of just "flannel lined".

I also wish I had gotten one with the hood already on it, I can still buy a hood to snap on, but it would be nice if it were permanently attached.

So, go with an arctic lined with a hood?

 

[leftyz]

So, go with an arctic lined with a hood?

That would be my recommendation. I am not 100% sure if the "Active" jackets are as tough as the duck material, I have no experience with them.

 

[ILDurable]

That would be my recommendation. I am not 100% sure if the "Active" jackets are as tough as the duck material, I have no experience with them.

Good to know! Thank you. Bibs are another thing I'm looking for, both lined and unlined. Also a good quality, but not outrageous costing steel toe boots.

 

[cheechi]

I like the style of pockets on the Carhartt Active jackets, they are basically a tool themselves. Easy to get to what you put inside and you can prop things up if you need a third hand.

Really wish I could justify a jacket from Duluth or a new Carhartt myself, but even in ice storms around here I don't wear my winter coat anymore, just a hoody (and not usually my heated hoody either)

Yes I know that bit was off topic sorry. Just seeing this thread and then looking at duluth & carhartt sites got me off on a tangent.

 

[ILDurable]

As far as arctic lined, here's two I'm seeing.

http://www.basspro.com/Carhartt-San...iltLined-Coat-for-Men/product/13100306312052/

http://www.basspro.com/Carhartt-Extremes-ArcticQuilted-Active-Jac-for-Men/product/13100406412111/

 

[MonoxieChild]

Like i said in my original post on the last page, Def get out, and actually check them out in person. If you order offline without seeing the coat in person, theres a good chance you might not like it. There coats change quite a bit across there product line. I have a brand new Carhartt that was given to me as a gift my mother thought id love. But the way its cut just isnt very comfortable. Plus its a normal size Large, but is much shorter then i like.

 

[Farmall450]

I'd go with the hooded American made ones.

 

[ILDurable]

I'll definitely go check them out in person and see which fits best. The hooded one probably would be best.

 

[ILDurable]

http://www.basspro.com/Keen-Pittsbu...oe-Work-Boots-for-Men/product/13050106511920/

http://www.basspro.com/Timberland-T...teel-Toe-Work-Boots-for-Men/product/10207146/

Here are two pairs of steel toe's I'm looking at in particular.

 

[mucksavage]

Brown Duck Arctic Coat with bibs & the snap on hood. I work on bridges over the Delaware River & this winter was the coldest I remember. That combo always did & still does the job for me.

 

[ILDurable]

Also here's two coveralls I'm looking at. The denim and then the insulated for really cold days.

http://www.basspro.com/Carhartt-Washed-Denim-Bib-Overalls-for-Men/product/85546/

http://www.basspro.com/Carhartt-Insulated-Duck-Bib-Overalls-for-Men/product/26340/

 

[mshell56118]

Hey there ya'll!



I'm supposed to be starting a new job in the beginning of April where I'll be working outside a lot. And because I work in the ever so temperamental Chicagoland area, I need a good Carhartt jacket. I see there are tons of different versions, some with hoods and some without hoods. Anyone own a certain Carhartt that they can recommend?

Look up j133 style they are called extremes now it was artic when I bought it. Sorry


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[Filson]

http://www.filson.com/mens/tin-cloth/-1014/

Outlast Carhartt about 10x over. Add wool liners when weather demands.

 

[notlob]

I lived in Omaha for about 30 yrs; I think the Arctic gear is warmer than you would want for a job starting in April.

I have the Carhartt Duck Active Jacket. I really like the fit, roominess, looks and warmth. The hood is a definite plus. The jacket has seen a lot of hard use and still looks almost new.

 

[Cap'n]

http://www.carhartt.com/webapp/wcs/...uickView=true&isAccessedFromEndecaResult=true

Had this style for 5 years, absolutely no wear and I beat the **** out of it every day, just extremely stained and dirty. I wear a hoodie under it, plenty warm. I live in eastern Canada, and wear that combo till around -30 celsius.

 

[Mxjr12]

Redwing boots, they have a composite toe instead of a steel toe and is just as strong and doesn't get cold in the winter, I wear mine every day and have had them 2 yrs and still as comfortable as the day I got them

 

[rtole]

Carhart extreem. I have had the same one since about 1998. I have soaked it in crude oil, covered in cow poo, carried thousands of tires (2 on each shoulder) rolled around in dirt, hundreds of hours ( if not thousands) snowblowing and shoveling. When I wash it I get asked if I got a new coat. Then I show them the zipper that is worn out. I have lost a few pairs of the bibs( i dont know how) bit the coat has been my everyday jacket. Not once has the North Dakota winter gotten the best of this winter coat. It would not be great survial gear since it can be too warm and make you sweat, but for work.......nothing could be stronger and warmer. Just in january it was 30 below with 30-50 mph winds, i was helping my freind work on his house..........I made it for a 10 hour day. My hands, feet, and face did get cold. But never my carhart covered parts. I cant say enough good about them. Over the years I have had to buy new bibs cause i lost them, and the quality has never changed.

 

[ILDurable]

Thank you everyone for the advice on the coat. I'm gonna go check them out next week, and I will most likely be getting the extreme arctic Carhartt coat. Just haven't decided to go with hood or no hood, but I'll probably go with the hood.

Now for bibs and shoes, what do ya'll think of the links I posted for those?

 

[texasfiremedic]

You did not tell what kind of work outside.

 

[refried]

I usually wear the double knee version of Carhartts overalls, Although they're a little warm for the summer, they'll last for years . I have the Arctic coat and it's great if your going to be standing around a lot in very cold windy weather, but too warm to do any work in. I have two Carhartt Active jackets (One Arctic, one lined) that get much more use, They're warm without being too bulky.

 

[bushmechanic]

http://www.filson.com/mens/tin-cloth/-1014/

Outlast Carhartt about 10x over. Add wool liners when weather demands.

I'm a Filson man, myself. It's an absolutely wonderful company, with amazing products and a bulletproof, no BS guarantee.

They offer a number of fabrics; something for everyone. The only thing to consider is layering. Their shells are designed to be layered, and as such, do not feature much in the way of built-in insulation.

This is a designed-in idea. You buy a jacket, wear it, and when you begin to get a bit warm, ditch the sweater underneath, throw the jacket back on, and continue to enjoy the water and wind proof protection.

They have a century of experience in the industry, and flat-out invented many styles and methods of construction we see today.

 

[ILDurable]

You did not tell what kind of work outside.

Cleaning and prepping barges. Outside work. All weather.

 

[ILDurable]

I usually wear the double knee version of Carhartts overalls, Although they're a little warm for the summer, they'll last for years . I have the Arctic coat and it's great if your going to be standing around a lot in very cold windy weather, but too warm to do any work in. I have two Carhartt Active jackets (One Arctic, one lined) that get much more use, They're warm without being too bulky.

Maybe get one of each, one arctic and one normal lined.