Carhartt Coat Question..

[thatguy]

I am looking to buy a Carhartt jacket and cant figure out what lining I want. Here in VA it never really gets that cold (ave 20-30's at night, +40's day), I want something warm, but not too warm, for casual wear.. The jacket is the 12oz cotton duck material so it should be pretty wind proof..

My choices are 1) thermal lining - which is lightweight waffle looking weave, OR 2) quilted, flannel lining - which is a much heavier than the thermal lining. The model of jacket I am looking at does not offer the blanket or fleece lining that is available in other jackets..

Any suggestions, thoughts, or comments?

Brian

[themichelob]

I'm a cold weather guy, and I prefer a lighter jacket. I like the quilted nylon thermal lining as it seems to "breathe" better than the flannel. You can always wear a flannel shirt under it for extra warmth if needed, and add more layers if it gets real cold. I very seldom zip up a jacket, unless it's real windy--to each his own.....
Regards, Mike

[bigtiller]

My choices are 1) thermal lining - which is lightweight waffle looking weave, OR 2) quilted, flannel lining - which is a much heavier than the thermal lining. The model of jacket I am looking at does not offer the blanket or fleece lining that is available in other jackets..

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I preferr the thermal lining, it makes it easer to take the jacket off and put it back on.

[Diesel-ME]

Take a look at Duluth Trading's stuff. I have lots of Carhartt stuff and lots of Duluth stuff. It's all good.

I like this jacket for weather from, say, 20-45°

~Paul

[MossRoad]

Originally Posted by thatguy

... I want something warm, but not too warm, for casual wear.. ...

If you are not sure, buy the lighter weight jacket and wear a zip up hooded sweatshirt underneath it on colder days.

[RobS]

Originally Posted by bigtiller

My choices are 1) thermal lining - which is lightweight waffle looking weave, OR 2) quilted, flannel lining - which is a much heavier than the thermal lining. The model of jacket I am looking at does not offer the blanket or fleece lining that is available in other jackets..

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I preferr the thermal lining, it makes it easer to take the jacket off and put it back on.

Ditto what bigtiller says, the thermal lining is slick so the jacket is much easier to get on/off over all sorts of layers underneath. And like Mossroad, I also wear a hooded sweatshirt underneath. Even with the hood down, it offers some nice neck protection that the jacket does not.

[Erik_in_Hoyt]

does it have to say "Carhartt" on the tag?
if not, you might also check Discount Hunting Gear, Discount Hunting Boots, Discount Shoes, Discount Ammunition, Discount Ammo, Discount Boots, Military Surplus, Outdoor Gear At the Sportsman's Guide and see what they offer in flannel and fleece lined jackets.

another option would be to check out Vanderbilt's if you have them up your way - they stock about 6 different brands of lined duck work jackets from $20 - $90 depending on brand and features.

(I can also attest to the durability of the Duluth Trading clothing - I have a flannel lined "firehose canvas" shirt from them that I use as a coat, but then I'm also the sort to go out in the snow without shoes or a shirt to feed the dogs, so my idea of "warm enough" is highly suspect -- at least according to she-who-must-be-obeyed...)

[hunterridgefarm]

Originally Posted by RobS

Ditto what bigtiller says, the thermal lining is slick so the jacket is much easier to get on/off over all sorts of layers underneath. And like Mossroad, I also wear a hooded sweatshirt underneath. Even with the hood down, it offers some nice neck protection that the jacket does not.

I agree with Rob and Moss. I wear a hooded sweatshirt under a goosedown vest. Keeps my arms free and if I get too hot I take the vest off.

You could also take your wife with you to help you pick it out. Tell her you want the one that does'nt make you butt look big !

[thatguy]

Originally Posted by Diesel-ME

Take a look at Duluth Trading's stuff. I have lots of Carhartt stuff and lots of Duluth stuff. It's all good.

I like this jacket for weather from, say, 20-45ｰ

~Paul

Someone over on ar15.com headed me this direction as well.. I really hate buying a coat based on a drawing and not a picture though..

OOPs.. i just found the picture view..

It does not have to be a carhartt - I am looking for something that is not light brown (looks like a deer color) though..

Worst case scenerio is i get one jacket now.. and another later on LOL

Brian

[RobertN]

Originally Posted by Erik_in_Hoyt

does it have to say "Carhartt" on the tag?

(I can also attest to the durability of the Duluth Trading clothing - I have a flannel lined "firehose canvas" shirt from them that I use as a coat, but then I'm also the sort to go out in the snow without shoes or a shirt to feed the dogs, so my idea of "warm enough" is highly suspect -- at least according to she-who-must-be-obeyed...)

I was going to mention that too. The "Fire Hose canvas" clothing Duluth Trading sells is pretty nice stuff. I have some of the pants; they are downright tough material, but after a couple washings, supple and soft to wear.

Just like real fire hose jacket material

Fire Hoseｮ Clothing & Apparel?-?Duluth Trading Company