Winter work jackets like Carhartt?

[ive]

Hi everyone.

Looking for a new winter work jacket for ugly, windy Toronto winters. Looking to go with a Carhartt product, but was wondering if there are any other brands people recommend for a good work winter parka?

Thanks!

 

[Ole Slewfoot]

The USN N-1 deck jacket offers alpaca coziness with great freedom of movement.
They make new ones that are supposed to be very close.

 

[gungatim]

I've had a few lesser brands, Walls, bear, dickies, some brand from menards, the thing that pushed me back to carhartt is the zippers. sick of the cheaper coats losing teeth or getting messed up at the bottom.

if you can find a carhartt outlet that sells seconds, you can get better deals, but I stick with carhartt exclusively now...

 

[454ragtop]

Walls Blizzard Pruf, available at Wal Mart. Quality seems comparable to me.

 

[Jeffksf]

Check out Arborwear, I love their stuff.

 

[bwringer]

Walls Blizzard Pruf, available at Wal Mart. Quality seems comparable to me.

Much as I detest Wally World... yep. Most farm stores have a similar line under various brand names.

Carhartt started making much of their stuff in China a while back but kept the premium pricing while quality took a nose dive. Same old story...

Plus, for something that's going to get filthy and worn out in a few months, there's little point to paying Carhartt's nosebleed prices.

If you're in a job where stuff might last a little longer, you might also look at Duluth Trading's goodies. Very nice quality stuff.

 

[speed bump]

Unless it is the carhartt extremes stuff it doesn't hold up very well. They make really well thought out work wear but the duck just isn't what it used to be.

My favorite work coat is the Duluth Trading Post fire hose jackets followed by the Berne duck jackets.

Long ago my dad bought a Walls coat that was made of Cordura rather than duck and it has held up really well but I don't know if they make those anymore.

 

[Attempt#2]

I've had a few lesser brands, Walls, bear, dickies, some brand from menards, the thing that pushed me back to carhartt is the zippers.

I absolutely love the zippers. Their lower priced items are made in China, India and Mexico but it's pretty easy to find USA made items on their website. Can't say I've noticed a huge difference between were each garment is made and I've got a pretty good collection of imported/USA made carhartt that gets used daily

 

[6PTsocket]

I have gotten a few seasons out of one from Tractor Supply. It is their house brand C E Schmidt ( the guy who owns TSC). They call it sherpa lined duck. It is hooded, fleece lined canvas. Similar to the Carhartt stuff they also carry.Very satisfied. I would buy it again. They call it moss green but it looks like Carhartt brown. They have it on line only in black if you don't like brown.

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[SARG]

If you decide to go with the Carhartt stuff..... check out Dungarees.com

https://dungarees.com/?gclid=CMLizauJ3NUCFa8y0wodWg4G6w

They are a major seller of Carhartt & are the only place I've found that have good "sales".

 

[jeff lary]

I bought a set of Walls coat and Bib Overalls back about 27 years ago. I have since gained weight and passed them on to my son who works in the lumber industry here in Maine. I then replaced them with Carhart because I liked the green color.
Let me say it is almost worth losing the weight to get back into my old Walls set, the Carhart *****,... does not even remotely compare to my old Walls as far as I am concerned.

 

[SantaAna12]

I would check the COO on any Carhartt purchases. No more for me.

Duluth is good, and has decent sales.

Where can I try Walls?

NVM. Walls.com.

 

[LitzerSki]

My favorite work coat is the Duluth Trading

This.

Duluth Trading has the best workwear available in my opinion.

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[Sco Deac]

Too expensive for me, but the Filson stuff is pretty nice and US made. The price reflects the domestic production costs, in part, and the desire to be a "lifestyle brand" in part.

https://www.filson.com/men/coats-jackets.html

 

[ttpete]

Unless it is the carhartt extremes stuff it doesn't hold up very well. They make really well thought out work wear but the duck just isn't what it used to be.

My favorite work coat is the Duluth Trading Post fire hose jackets followed by the Berne duck jackets.

Long ago my dad bought a Walls coat that was made of Cordura rather than duck and it has held up really well but I don't know if they make those anymore.

The Carhartt arctic insulated coats are available in Cordura and are very warm. If you get one, also get the hood that snaps onto the collar.

 

[GTIDriver]

Cabela's. I have two of their Carhartt style work jackets and they are the same or better in my opinion. Half the price.

 

[dr_clyde]

I am very happy with my USA Carhartt stuff. I also have some Berne? Maybe? They are nice too.

I have had Carhartt gear since I was a kid. It's by far my favorite.

 

[bsg1]

I have several older USA Carhartt jackets and couldn't be happier with them. I pick them up at the swap meet on the cheap.

 

[Advan]

I wear this Carhartt coat in the same basic locale as you, and it is very warm, even more so with a nice fleece hoody under it. It also comes in a version without the safety stripes.

Marks Work Wearhouse, TSC, Work Authority and many other small independant stores are all great places to find this type of gear. Being in Canada, you're more likely to find brands like Big Bill, Tough Duck, and Work King though, which all make great stuff.

 

[gdocktor3]

I own endless Carhartt coats, but a year or two ago I bought a Wolverine jacket on Cyber Monday for dirt cheap and have been in love with it ever since. Actually, I bought my father one as well. One thing I hate about winter coats, or any coat, are elastic waists. You lift your arms over your head, then pull the jacket back down over your belly. Lift arms again, pull back down. Over and over and over.... No bueno. I don't like hoods either. Instead I'll wear a hoodie under a thin coat.

 

[mmason7764]

Carhartt for me.

A lot of my Carhartt are made in our hemisphere (South & Central America).

One thing to look out for is the weight of fabric and the treatment. For customers who want soft they sell a lot of stone washed duck. For the longer wear applications strait heavy weight duck should last longer. The nylon should last a lifetime, but is HOT. !!!

With shirts and pants always look at the weight of cotton if you want the heavier options.

Mark

 

[Keelhauled]

I would check the COO on any Carhartt purchases. No more for me.

Duluth is good, and has decent sales.

Duluth is 99% made overseas too, more so than Carhartt.

 

[Muzzy]

If you get one, also get the hood that snaps onto the collar.

As much as I love my Carhartt coats, I found the snap on hood to not be worth a damn. It does not stay attached on my coat if I am doing any sort of activity.

I also hate hoods passionately, so I could be biased.

 

[the intimidator]

Tough duck makes great coats I'm going on my third year with one however due to weld burns and a small tear its being retired to the dirty shop work and ill try and find a newer coat this fall it will be between tough duck and carhart which ever is the best deal since both seem to Last the Same for me.

I'd stay away from the cheaper brands big bill dickies and work king especially I bought coveralls and within a month it looked lil I had bathed in battery acid the material is way to thin and of substandard material imo

 

[Ben1967]

You can't go wrong with a nice heavy duty, and thick Carhartt jacket

 

[Finky198]

I love my filson. I'm a bit jacket snob, but I spend a lot of time outside for work and fun... just another reason to buy more stuff lol. But out of all my work jackets Carhartt, filson and dickies.

I like the filson tin cruiser by a long shot...

Tin cloth is like waxed carhartt fabric. Wranglerstar on YT give some great history behind it. I'd check the used market on EBay. I got my jacket for under $125 new old stock Not bad for a $330 jacket.

In the winter on a typical work Day, I wear my ancient North Face Denali jacket 11 years and counting (great investment, extremely durable), and my filson tin jacket over top it gives me great adjustability tons of pocket (9) and excellent protection...

 

[ive]

Hi guys. Thanks for the input. Still looking.

What's cordura material like? Tough? Long lasting?

 

[Major Ramifications]

Hmm...let's see...winter work jackets like Carhartt, winter work jackets like Carhartt...

Umm...maybe try Carhartt? Or Duluth?

Hell, I don't know, I don't wear a jacket. I'll show myself out.

 

[Jazz1]

I've had a few lesser brands, Walls, bear, dickies, some brand from menards, the thing that pushed me back to carhartt is the zippers. sick of the cheaper coats losing teeth or getting messed up at the bottom.

if you can find a carhartt outlet that sells seconds, you can get better deals, but I stick with carhartt exclusively now...

I had same issue with dickies winter coveralls zipper failed on the leg. I just sealed it shut with seam sealer. I put that **** on everything
I keep a carhartt winter coat in my truck year round and it only last 2 years before cuffs start fraying. I think I will move on and check out the Duluth trading outerwear next time

 

[SantaAna12]

Duluth is 99% made overseas too, more so than Carhartt.

Good point.

I own a lot of 2004-2006 Carhartt when I was working in Texas and Eastern Kentucky. I still own most of the.pieces. The pants are done, and the long-sleeve Ts are tired. But I still have my bibs, jackets, thermals, boot socks, snap on hoods, etc.
Last year my local Osh had a Carhartt sale. I went down planning on jeans and Ts for sure. The pieces I looked at we're thinner than I was used to. The jeans that were on sale were the Carpenter ones: pass. The originals were 45.00$. I was so disappointed in the Ts and the button-fronts I ended up just leaving.
IMO,like there is a drop-off in quality.
But, I will admit that Osh is not the.best place, and the.sale items might have been the high margin line.
I am open to trying Carhartt again if I find a better quality product.

As far as Duluth goes...they have been recommended to me several times, and I bought a few.items over the 2016 holiday sale events. I was impressed. And the.prices we're fair. Less than the Carhartt prices.on Ts, and a bit higher on the flannel and button flannel jackets. Thick double stiched cotton with gussets and good pockets. Tucks in as it should in the back. Good stuff.

I think I will follow the lead of the poster that looks for older Carhartt at swap meets etc.
And I always.check the TSC for.sales too. But it's really about the quality. When I saw the.thinner material and a Pakistan label, it just turned me off.

I buy Taiwan tools that are great.

Anyways......long post to say: I hope to buy Carhartt again. If your interested, IMO, Duluth is worth checking out.

 

[Strouty]

I don't wear heavy jackets for winter, I wear layers. Yes I work outside and in bad conditions. I wear carhartt extreme arctic bib overalls, then I choose layers based on what I am doing and how cold it is. The jackets are way too stiff and too hot most of the time, I find that a few layers of moisture wicking insulated tops and a good goretex windbreaker/raincoat that has underarm zippers gives maximum airflow when needed. Sweat is your worst enemy when it is cold. Neck warmers, wind blocking hats can be added when it gets colder. The reason I choose the extreme arctic bibs is because they have zippers all the way up the sides, I can open a zipper for ventilation when I am active, then close it when I am stationary and need maximum warmth. I also wear gaiters under the bibs when it is really cold and windy, they keep the wind from chilling my special parts.

 

[bobg03]

If you want to be warm and the clothing be durable the Carhartt Extremes is the only way to go. If you are going to be outside for long durations the bibs and the sweatshirt jacket will keep you warm.
They only come in Black which was great on the Railroad as they did not show the dirt and grease from walking on the catwalks of the locomotives.

 

[TxMN]

Sierra Trading Post offers some great discounts on Carhartt, selection is sometimes seasonal and most are factory seconds, after many years of buying my Carhartt stuff I can Sheldon find the reason for considered a seconds product.

 

[Speleo]

Carhartt is good, but expensive. Duluth Trading is good quality.
I discovered Berne products and have stuck with them.
YMMV
https://bernedirect.com/
Speleo

 

[Robinson1]

I’ve got a couple carhartt coats. Rarely wear them. They’re too stiff if you’re actually being active. In that situation I’d much rather have a sweatshirt with a thinner jacket over that. I’ve still got some Wear Guard jackets from before they got bought out by Cintas. Those were great and hold up amazingly. Stay away from the bomber style jackets as those are a total nuisance while working. You’re constantly pulling them down. I wear a cheap Dickies shirt jacket that looks like a flannel shirt sewn on the outside of a sweatshirt 90% of the time. And I’m still a fan of the M65 field jacket. Propper still makes them. $100 on Amazon. You can also buy a liner to make them warmer

 

[autobon7]

Carhartt is good, but expensive. Duluth Trading is good quality.
I discovered Berne products and have stuck with them.
YMMV
https://bernedirect.com/
Speleo

Also a big Berne fan after many years of using Carhartt. At least as good as Carhartt (at least in my experience) but a little less money.

 

[Junkdrawer Dog]

Plus, for something that's going to get filthy and worn out in a few months, there's little point to paying Carhartt's nosebleed prices.

This is why I bought Walls jackets for working at the mill. Buy a new jacket every October. By the end of March it would be covered in grease and burn holes. Chuck it in the dumpster come April!

 

[danski0224]

Red Wing has Carhartt-like clothing with a wider shoulder cut.

Carhartt has "Full Swing" jackets with a wide shoulder cut and extra room in the shoulder too.

Either is much better than a "plain" Carhartt jacket.

 

[Under_Pressure]

I bought some custom embroidered Berne work coats for my business last year, and I was pleasantly surprised- I'd say they are at LEAST as good as any current Carhartt stuff. Look and feel like quality.

 

[lardy1]

When I sailed on the lakes I saw a broad variety of winter outdoor gear. Some of the guys liked Northern Tool's version called Gravel Gear. I have a hi-vis jacket of theirs I bought for the ship but ended up thinking it was too nice. lol. I already had Carhartt bibs & coat from my carpenter days but found coveralls were better for sailing. Often less activity, often windy and didn't really need the flexibility as much as construction work.

They ain't what they used to be by any means but Carhartt is still pretty good quality and not at all hard to find. Another nod to the Berne brand mentioned earlier. Never had a jacket but their coveralls are a good value.