Need winter coat recommendations

[TNFlyer]

I like my NorthFace APEX jacket. Water and wind resistant with fleece interior. The exterior is extremely flexible. It isn't thick by any means but I am warm natured.

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And, the Apex is used as a liner for several North Face shells.

[56FordGuy]

Last time I needed a winter coat I went to Tractor Supply and picked one out. Took all of two minutes.

This.

I'd first recommend Carhartt, I've been using the same one for about 8 years. The Tractor Supply store brand coats seems pretty good, too. If that doesn't work for you, Columbia makes a good jacket.

For the record, you're going coat shopping at the exact wrong time. It's about to get cold, everybody is coat shopping right now. Do your coat shopping around April/ May, you'll get a much better deal. Just put it in the closet until you need it.

[gregintenn]

I'm in the great Cosmopolitan hub of Macon County, so it's either Carhartt or Camo...take your pick.

[Guest clsutton21]

This is what I wear: Men's outerwear - cotton - Cadet jacket - J.Crew

But in dark gray. I like it.

[Glenn]

I haven't bought anything from them in several years but i used to buy a lot from Cabela's because they had sizes to fit me. I was always very satisfied with their stuff. Seems to be made for people that really are outdoors people not just want to look like it.

Glenn

[eastenn]

I would say check cabela's also. I got a Polartec fleece jacket from them and it is a great material. It is 100% windproof, warm pockets, and you can pour water on it and it will bead up and run off. As for a bigger coat I don't think carhartt can be beat for warmth and durability. I don't think you'll find the zipper to be an issue on a carhartt.

[Transplanted Hoosier]

Go online and check out LL Bean. A little pricey but guaranteed for life.

[TGO David]

I've had great luck with Northface products. Mountain Hard Wear makes some good gear as well.

Yes to both.

I tend to wear fleece jackets and just layer. I don't like the "swish swish swish" sound that softshell makes.

[Guest jackdm3]

Very true. How can you Ninja with "swish swish swish?" Just not possible.

[Erik88]

I ended up getting a good deal on a coat from LL Bean . They are offering free shipping right now and if you use the promo code Autumn10 you get %20 off orders over $50.

Snagged this coat for $80 and I think it will be just what I'm looking for.

went with the carbon/black color.

Snowfield Jacket: Winter Jackets at L.L.Bean

[Il Duce]

nice man

[leroy]

Bite the bullet and buy either a Filson Mackinaw jacket (...link here: Filson Clothing -- Filson shirts, jackets, sweaters and more : from David Morgan or here; Better Outdoor Clothing | Better Outdoor Gear | Filson) or a swanndri (...link here: Bushshirts - Swanndri). Cry once and buy once. I have a couple of filsons that i have had for 30+ years. The Swanndri stuff is just as good and a bit cheaper (...it still aint cheap in relative terms...).

Both the filson and swanndri are waterproof and warm. You cant wear them out.

Hope this helps.

Kind regards,

Leroy