Who makes a good WARM Mechanics Style jacket? I had a Big Mac ( ftom J.C. Penny) for many many years that was great but it started to get warn out so I replaced it with another Big Mac from J.C. Penny that looks like the origional but I could tell is a little lighter and it is COLD. I didn't have the heart to throw my old one out and am now to the point of sending my old one out to a seamstress to get a zipper installed and all stiched up, I don't care what it will cost because I am tired of freezing if I can't get a better Mechanic's Style jacket. Who makes a good warm Mechanics Style Jacket? I do not want a different style because the Mechanics Style is not bulky and I can work in it. Thanks!!!
Good warm mechanics jacket??
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whitetrash1
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I had a very warm one from a uniform shop
kunkernator
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I have always just used a Wal-Mart hoodie. Costs about $20, very warm (i live in the northeast), very good fit, not too bulky, and best of all i dont care if i ruin it. 
454ragtop
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Walls Blizzard proof, just like a Carhartt, but way cheper at Wal Mart.
mickeyone
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Dickies diamond quilted truckers jacket .Its warm and easy to work in.Find at army navy stores
Mohawk Dave
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Mohawk Dave
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But if you want real deal, get ECWCS.
https://www.google.com/#hl=en&tbo=d...229be95c8561f6&bpcl=40096503&biw=1360&bih=674
https://www.google.com/#hl=en&tbo=d...229be95c8561f6&bpcl=40096503&biw=1360&bih=674
carterbeauford
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http://www.carhartt.com/webapp/wcs/...atalogId=10101&storeId=10051&productId=156397
I have this one, the quilt lining is good down to about 20 degrees if you have a sweatshirt or flannel shirt on underneath, not nearly as bulky but not as warm at a traditional Carhartt jacket.
I have this one, the quilt lining is good down to about 20 degrees if you have a sweatshirt or flannel shirt on underneath, not nearly as bulky but not as warm at a traditional Carhartt jacket.
ken w.
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I also have to go with the Carhartt.The seem to last forever and are warm. You do have to know which liner you need.The come in flannel , arctic, and quilted. Mine are all the arctic ones and you hardly ever get cold,yet you can still work in them.I'm referring to the hooded / non hooded jackets , not the coat.
welder4956
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When I worked in a service station we had some quilted valvoline jackets that were very warm for pumping gas on cold days. This one looks like it would be very good also and not be too constricting:
http://www.altrec.com/carhartt/mens...7&origin=pla&gclid=CKaNxOPlu7QCFQyDnQodYUAAsw
http://www.altrec.com/carhartt/mens...7&origin=pla&gclid=CKaNxOPlu7QCFQyDnQodYUAAsw
RCPro87
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http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/product/flapjack-31501.aspx?kw=shirt jac&processor=content
I wear one of these everyday! Great warm jacket, you'll find yourself sweating in it! Also has extra material in the armpits to allow reaching and stuff. LOVE IT!
I have great things to say about this company. Greatest stuff ive ever bought!
I wear one of these everyday! Great warm jacket, you'll find yourself sweating in it! Also has extra material in the armpits to allow reaching and stuff. LOVE IT!
I have great things to say about this company. Greatest stuff ive ever bought!
bobcatdan
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I like carhartt. Find them at the right place, $65 for a USA made jacket that wears like iron.
That would be fine if it was available in 5X or 4X Long
SpiderGearsMan
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any US made ?
LuckyLabor0331
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I don't think you can go wrong with Carhartt. I've got one for work and it's great. Large hood fits over a hardhat and keeps rain, snow, hail and wind off my neck like a champ. A little bulky but nothing unbearable.
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dirttracker18
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Been wondering about their stuff. I love the ideas behind their innovations.
What is the COO? I know the company is US but the originators sold out so . . .?
Mastermind
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i used to have a red kap one that i liked, found it somewhere i can't recall at the moment, was a west coast choppers one, loved it. no idea what happened to it, or who borrowed it and never fessed up. wasnt the warmest thing when below freezing, but i hate most coats for bulk. i got enough bulk myself lol. length is a huge downfall for me too, being 6'5", and i recall this one covering my belt. been meaning to get with the cintas guy about a 3x double tall red cap.