Carhartt Men's Thermal Lined Duck Active Jacket

My nephew asked for this coat for Christmas. I couldn't believe the quality when I got it in the mail. We are outdoor people, and we have many labradors. The fabric is so tough that no branch or dog jumping up can damage it. It's got a waterproof coating so rain beads off. This coat was made to last forever, it's very warm, and it looks good to boot. He hasn't taken it off yet. In fact, he asked for the same fabric coveralls to wear over the jacket for brush clearing work in the extreme cold.

The duck fabric is indestructible; the "sandstone" is a softer fabric. The regular duck is still comfortable; just wanted you to know the difference. I don't think that the microsanded one would last as long, but if you're just wearing it for looks and not rugged work I would say it's okay.

This jacket is great for days when it is around 40 degrees. Any lower I would reccomend a heavier model.

The title pretty much says it all. This coat is of top quality workmanship and materials. I have wore Dickies for a long time and have always been happy with them. However I wanted to try Carhartt since they are close competitors in this space. Comparing the two products I would say that the Carhartt products tend to run about 1/2 size smaller than Dickies so keep that in mind when ordering. Not a full size - but if you are close to your size limit with a Dickies then you might need to go a size larger with Carhartt to avoid it being too tight. The outer Duck material is very comparable to the material found in Dickies - no real difference that I can see. The inner lining does seem to be an upgrade from the lining in a Dickies - it just feels - thicker - and more durable. The zipper is a strong brass job and may be slightly more robust feeling when you zip it than Dickies. The woven cuffs, particularly on the sleeves, are tighter and feel more durable than dickies. Other...Read more