CarharttMen's Loose Fit Washed Duck Insulated Active Jac Work Utility Outerwear

Amazing quality as usual. Nice and warm, wears just right. A little oversized but think if you are a large normally it will be just right for you if you wear a lot of hoodies. Might be a little loose with just a t shirt but the style if oversized to be honest so it won't look stupid. The pockets are perfect as well and with a zip internal pocket, you won't be losing anything important. Hood sits perfectly and stays in place.

For over 20 years, I've been buying Carhartt WIP coats (WIP, or 'Work in Progress' is the European street wear company that has licensed the 'Carhartt' brand from the US workwear company since the mid 1990s), but the prices in the UK have increased so much recently (more so than in continental Europe e.g a £200 item costs only €199 (~£165)), and the designs are getting weirder and further from the workwear roots of the original brand. I used to like everything in their range and it all fitted well, but recently it's been quite hit or miss. So I thought I'd check out some US Carhartt, I got a sweatshirt that is great, but I've also had to return a t-shirt and a different jacket before because the sizing was huge. Therefore, I thought trying a different US Carhartt jacket would be a gamble based on my past experience and other reviews saying to size down. I'm only 5' 8" and 140 pounds, so sizing down is not an option. The small is definitely a loose fit as the label says, but that's not an issue for a winter jacket where you want to layer with a jumper or hoodie and maybe a scarf. The sleeves, whilst generous, are not too long (although I wouldn't want them longer) and will keep the cold out. The quality of the jacket is great and I like the classic, but updated style. I can definitely feel that this serious workwear that could be worn by a contractor in Michigan (it even has a special front pocket compartment for your carpenters pencil!), but the jacket also looks smart, so perfect for wearing on my commute or going out. The warmth level feels about right for the autumn and winter in the UK (a 3 out of 4 on Carhartt's warmth scale - bearing in mind we don't get -20℃ plus winters like the brand's main customers face!). The weight feels substantial, but not heavy or cumbersome.This jacket will replace my old Superdry jacket which was very comfortable, but was plagued by quality issues (stitching falling apart and a zip breaking). Given that this jacket is much better value than Carhartt WIP and way better quality than similarly priced Superdry (which has started a Carhartt-style 'surplus' range), I'll definitely be looking at more original Carhartt items for my wardrobe. Thanks to Amazon for making this excellent American brand more available in the Europe. As others have said, if you've been on the fence about getting a jacket from this brand, go for it, I highly recommend it - I'm so pleased with this jacket! I also hope the sizing info is useful for anyone similarly sized.

I've wanted a Carhartt jacket for years and finally took the plunge.Good grief, I wish I'd bought one sooner!Besides the fact they look amazing, the quality is absolutely superb.Impeccable stitching, high quality lining and a zip that would probably survive a nuclear war.Keeps out the cold and wind really well.They are on the big size, so might want to look at a size lower.I'm quite broad shouldered and always buy XL jackets, but after seeing reviews about them being large fitting I went with size L.Glad I did because it fits me perfectly with some room to spare. XL would have been way too big.

Bought this as a present for my son He loved it and says it is very comfortable and warm to wear Exactly as described

I brought this for my 15year old son, the jacket is very heavy. He said it keeps him very warm, not water resistant tho.It does come up very big, I ordered him a small. Size down if ordering.The zip is really awkward tho, the bottom of the stitching kinda covers where the zip would pull apart so it's pretty fiddly. I don't know if this is a fault or normal?He's happy with it.

Super cool and very well made

Reading the 1 ⭐ reviews bare no relationship with the jacket I bought. Mine is thick, heavy, and feels great on. It's well made with not a stitch out of place. I sprayed it with Scotchguard which will help. It's an outdoor camping jacket for me, so I'll never wear it out. This is built for hard knocks and I'm totally happy with my choice. It's a great, tough, quality product.

Warm and great fit , looks fabulous . My son absolutely loves his jacket