Outdoors Jacket (Good in the Snow/Waterproof)

Zombie Zeke

Zombie Zeke

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Alright W&SS friends, HELP!

My trusty US Mil Surplus Heavy Flight Jacket gone the way of the DoDo after a bit too much holiday fun.

Please recommend me a new jacket that is durable and waterproof, insulated and built to last.

I am looking at the Carhartt Jackson C95 Coat, has the looks I like but what about quality?

:thumbup:Thanks!

zeke
 
The design of that is totally wrong for a waterproof jacket. It may well be splash proof or shower resistant but there's no way you're going to stay dry in that in proper rain without an umbrella. It is even marketed as a three season garment.
 
Filson Cruisers, Packers have a kinda similar style, several different choices in material/ liners.

I don't think any of their treated cotton is waterproof, just water resistant.

If quality is a larger concern than price I'd choose Filson over Carhartt
 
Filson. I have a few filsons, and i find them to be the best all around quality. Check out the variety with wax or tin cloth, not fully waterproof like a patagonia rain coat, but the oil and wax keeps the water out to a certain point...they are also tough as hell. And have great pockets to carry all sorts of great stuff.
 
I just bought a Filson after reading about it here. Wear it in the rain here in portland and have no problems with it. The thing is built like a brick wall, just tough as heck, well made, and all kinds of awesome. I highly recommend them.
 
Outdoor jackets are great to have, especially during winter season. When we are planning to go on a wild journey through the mountains, it is very important that we carry a good outdoor jacket. It helps us to keep our body warm and avoids air to flow inside. Arcteryx Theta SV jackets are really great, as they are light weight and are comfortable.
 
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I have a Filson Packer with the heaviest wool liner. With two layers of treated fabric on the upper portions, it will repel hard rain for a long time. It is incredibly tough but it does not breathe well for really strenuous hiking and it weighs a lot. Great for riding horses through nasty/thorny high brush---as in some parts of NV and AZ. Excellent for brush-busting when hunting.

For hiking through less brushy areas, I often use a Western Mountaineering Flight Jacket (great loft from 850+ down but only 12 oz. in XL). It will repel drizzle for a couple hours but if I'm concerned about heavy sleet, etc., I cover it with a 13 oz. Marmot Precip jacket with large Pit Zips. This setup is not nearly as tough as the Filson but it is just as warm, weighs MUCH less, and breathes better if you are pushing hard.

DancesWithKnives
 
I've used the Montane Superfly XT for a number of years and found it to be good.

12+ hours of rain, blizzards, sleet, this jacket takes it all in its stride, its breathable eVent fabric is quite hard wearing and there are reinforcement panels where abrasion is likely to take place.

The wired, peaked hood adjusts to fit.

This jacket is designed as an unlined type, leaving the wearer to select the base and mid layers of their choice, this makes the jacket good for warmer seasons too.

Review, here.

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I like the idea of the GoreTex for a little breathability. I also like the fact that the membrane is protected by a layer of fabric laminated on each side of it. I think the Filson Packer would still be tougher (and warmer with the thickest wool liner) but this would be lighter and more breathable when you are pushing hard.

Very nice looking.

DancesWithKnives
 
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