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Old 21 November 2022, 12:17 PM   #1
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Need recommendation for a tough/WARM jacket

I purchased an off grid cabin last spring. It sits at about 7000 ft and sees temps down to about 5 degrees below 0. I don’t have a great jacket for cold weather and need something kinda tough that I can cut/carry firewood, work outdoors and wear while bombing around in the Polaris on runs to find downed trees. Any suggestions?

I started looking online and just got too overwhelmed.
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Old 21 November 2022, 12:28 PM   #2
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Old 21 November 2022, 03:05 PM   #3
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I purchased an off grid cabin last spring. It sits at about 7000 ft and sees temps down to about 5 degrees below 0. I don’t have a great jacket for cold weather and need something kinda tough that I can cut/carry firewood, work outdoors and wear while bombing around in the Polaris on runs to find downed trees. Any suggestions?

I started looking online and just got too overwhelmed.

For those requirements, there’s only one IMO,

Duluth Trading 3L down or Firehose Action Jac

https://www.duluthtrading.com/men/ou...and-insulated/
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Old 21 November 2022, 03:37 PM   #4
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Duluth trading: I own one duck cloth coat now, fine for mild winters, add layers and down to zero would be OK.

Carhart: Canvas with sheep's wool sleeve-less vest is my daily. On sale and in my size (2xlt) $60. Best money I spent last year. Excellent in layers for colder mountain areas, perfect for 30-40d of Vegas winter.

REI: I wore REI sub-zero rated coat in Alaska for two years and it was fantastic. And they replaced the coat for free when the zipper broke. I called them to ask about a repair and they sent me a new coat to AK. Pretty sweet.
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Old 21 November 2022, 06:29 PM   #5
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In my household we have a few Canada Goose, these do the job.
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Old 21 November 2022, 10:32 PM   #6
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Carhartt makes great cold weather work jackets.


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Old 21 November 2022, 10:51 PM   #7
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I like Patagonia because if it fails you they will take it back. Plus I find their stuff fits my tall frame well. I’d be focused on layers rather than one heavy jacket.
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Old 21 November 2022, 10:54 PM   #8
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Arctix of you want to spend alittle more it will keep you warm. Heard a lot of good from a few people that ski and snowboard the back country. I have a Milwaukee heated that keep me warm in snow storms while I work. Only thing is it doesn’t have a hood.


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Old 21 November 2022, 11:26 PM   #9
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Carhart or Columbia both I wear every winter for the last 12 yrs or so. However, I’m not usually in stuff colder than 30 degrees


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Old 22 November 2022, 12:30 AM   #10
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LL Bean's Baxter State Parka would fit your needs, have one and highly recommend. It's rated to 45 below. It's not exactly pretty but it gets the job done for a reasonable price. It fits below the waist with an internal drawcord and also has an attached hood, all things I prefer for the cold. There's the Bean Maine Mountain Parka too, it's similar.
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Carhart or Columbia both I wear every winter for the last 12 yrs or so. However, I’m not usually in stuff colder than 30 degrees


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Carhart and Columbia. If you’re going to be doing work outside, try it on before you buy to make sure that it gives you good freedom of movement. Look for something with articulated sleeves.

For warmth, I’m a fan of layering. Rather than a big, puffy jacket having layers that you can add or remove as needed is especially helpful if you’re outside working.
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Old 22 November 2022, 12:57 AM   #12
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Conflicting needs there Jesse.

For manual labor, you need something like the Carhartt or Duluth Trading coats with a tough exterior cotton/poly blend fabric. Insulation amount is not as important since you will be generating heat working. However, you will trash the thing. Trust me, I blew up a down coat stacking wood one year in Winter Park. You do not need as much warmth here. I can work down to 20 f with just a fleece.

For snowmobiling, a nice down coat with a good nylon shell is essential to keep the wind from biting in. I have a Quartz Co. down parka and can wear it down to -10 f and make toast inside. Definitely far too warm for any work or aerobic activity but I do love that parka. Canada Goose is just as good and widely available here in the US. Just be aware that they have regular and slim fit models.
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Old 22 November 2022, 12:58 AM   #13
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Carhart and Columbia. If you’re going to be doing work outside, try it on before you buy to make sure that it gives you good freedom of movement. Look for something with articulated sleeves.

For warmth, I’m a fan of layering. Rather than a big, puffy jacket having layers that you can add or remove as needed is especially helpful if you’re outside working.
Completely agree. I have a Canada Goose parka and rarely wear it because it’s too warm and too restrictive. If you were standing around outside, for example working security, it’d be perfect. But OP is talking about vigorous activity in cold temperatures, for which proper layering, and correct boots/gloves/muffs (and maybe wind protection for the face) is all that would be needed. But I’m young and run hot — if OP is advanced in age, more may be needed
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I’d be focused on layers rather than one heavy jacket.
This. Living in the Rockies mountains, I’d always choose to layer over one heavy jacket, especially when doing work/activities. Filson gear for top layer if doing work on the property.
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Old 22 November 2022, 01:01 AM   #15
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Conflicting needs there Jesse.

For manual labor, you need something like the Carhartt or Duluth Trading coats with a tough exterior cotton/poly blend fabric. Insulation amount is not as important since you will be generating heat working. However, you will trash the thing. Trust me, I blew up a down coat stacking wood one year in Winter Park. You do not need as much warmth here. I can work down to 20 f with just a fleece.

For snowmobiling, a nice down coat with a good nylon shell is essential to keep the wind from biting in. I have a Quartz Co. down parka and can wear it down to -10 f and make toast inside. Definitely far too warm for any work or aerobic activity but I do love that parka. Canada Goose is just as good and widely available here in the US. Just be aware that they have regular and slim fit models.
100% this Jesse^^^

It looks to me like you need two different coats depending on the job/activity. Besides … you can never have too many jackets
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Carhart and Columbia. If you’re going to be doing work outside, try it on before you buy to make sure that it gives you good freedom of movement. Look for something with articulated sleeves.

For warmth, I’m a fan of layering. Rather than a big, puffy jacket having layers that you can add or remove as needed is especially helpful if you’re outside working.

Absolutely layer. T-shirt, long sleeve shirt or flannel and then windbreaker or work jacket on top. Add additional layers as necessary.

Both of those jackets (the carhart and the Columbia) are a duck cloth sort of material and have held up through years of abuse. I cannot comment on the quality of either of their new stuff though.

I got a pair of Duluth fire hose moccasins for Christmas a few years ago. They were warm but the soles came unglued within a few wears. So my experience with Duluth isn’t very good.


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Old 22 November 2022, 03:26 AM   #17
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Conflicting needs there Jesse.

For manual labor, you need something like the Carhartt or Duluth Trading coats with a tough exterior cotton/poly blend fabric. Insulation amount is not as important since you will be generating heat working. However, you will trash the thing. Trust me, I blew up a down coat stacking wood one year in Winter Park. You do not need as much warmth here. I can work down to 20 f with just a fleece.

For snowmobiling, a nice down coat with a good nylon shell is essential to keep the wind from biting in. I have a Quartz Co. down parka and can wear it down to -10 f and make toast inside. Definitely far too warm for any work or aerobic activity but I do love that parka. Canada Goose is just as good and widely available here in the US. Just be aware that they have regular and slim fit models.
Very good point. Great. I need 2 jackets

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I agree that a reasonably warm parka with hood and a tough exterior worn over layers is the way to go. Something you don't care how it looks as long as it sheds water and blocks wind. I wouldn't spend Canada Goose money on that as this coat is really just a yard tool when you think about it.
For carrying firewood consider one or two of these or something similar.

https://www.amazon.com/BONTHEE-Water.../dp/B07KFX5V8D

I prefer the ones with the end pieces over the simple sling type as these collect all the broken bark mess that falls off the logs in transit so you can dispose of it rather than just falls out onto the floor.
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I'm not sure who makes this one, but it's Gore-Tex.

You might be able to get one here:

https://bensonskiandsport.com/produc...m-down-jacket/
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I'm not sure who makes this one, but it's Gore-Tex.

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Old 22 November 2022, 09:43 AM   #22
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I'm not sure who makes this one, but it's Gore-Tex.

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https://bensonskiandsport.com/produc...m-down-jacket/
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Look at Filson.com … awesome stuff there and great quality!!!
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Look at Filson.com … awesome stuff there and great quality!!!
Just make sure you don't need to return anything. I got hit with some stupid return shipping for a backpack years ago to the tune of $50+
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Old 22 November 2022, 01:30 PM   #27
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LL bean Maine Warden Parka, Its as warm as anything tough, water proof, and the price point is hard to match.
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I'd recommend a thin waxed jacket for water- and windproofness, and some layers beneath.

Barbour, as modelled by the Royal Family, no less:

https://www.barbour.com/uk/all-waxed...AaAogGEALw_wcB

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I’ve spent a lot of time snowboarding and skiing over my lifetime and layering is the way to go. Cotton is a no go because it won’t wick sweat. I also recommend ventilation. Mandatory that you move your perspiration away from you body and stay dry.

Big puffy down jackets are good if you plan on just posing and for non active.
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I'm not sure who makes this one, but it's Gore-Tex.

You might be able to get one here:

https://bensonskiandsport.com/produc...m-down-jacket/
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