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I went into northern Illinois to work back in 1984. Being a native Tennessean, I had never experienced cold weather like they have there (inclusive of the windchill factor). Short of the long, I ended up buying a set of Carhartts coats for each 10 degree range of temperature, i.e. 40 deg. F, 30 deg. F, 20 deg. F, then coveralls for below 20 deg F. A small investment to stay warm and comfortable. The type of lining will serve you appropiately depending on the temperature range. Also the jacket length is important. I have one short jacket for 40 deg. F. After that it is the longer 3/4 length. I like the longer field jackts (blanket lined) as well.

Carhartt on the tag IS a requirement for me, from experience in 13 years of lasting quality and winter warmth. No need to look elsewhere for me. It's each to their own. Over the 13 years there, I grew with age and size and went through several iterations of sizing but nonetheless, it was a very comforting investment. Don't forget the parka hood for windchill days, It does make a difference in preventing possible frostbite at below zero deg. F temps or a chilly day of wind and sting. Those hoods pull out and keep wind off of your face very nicely. I prefer the full leg zipper for the coveralls. I chose not to do the overall / jacket combination.