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[Meg-in-MT]

I've noticed a few of you who deal with cold climates buy Carhartt jackets.
Which is the best version for worm work wear. It's resistance to rips I'm most concerned about. It doesn't need to be waterproof although if it was fully storm proof it would be a bonus.
Anyone got any direct experience?

I do own a fair number of carhartt coats and a couple pairs of pants. In my opinion, carhartt is not the warmest coat. But I might be the odd man out, as I do not deal with cold very well. The canvas is fairly tough. Should last at least a couple/few years, depending on what you do. Probably longer if you're talking about rips from stick/branches/roughage. I will continue to use them as my worn-most-often coat. Especially my fleece lined one with removable hood.

I bought an outback trading company jacket a couple months ago with a fleece lining in it. Warm, wind proof and water proof. If it's 30°f and no wind, it will be too warm. It will be my go-to when it's proper winter in MT.

With your temperatures, carhartt would probably be a good choice.

 

[Meg-in-MT]

It does snow here. Not much at this height and it doesn't last long.
Last year wasn't too bad during the summer. The year before I found very difficult to cope with at temperatures around 38C to 41C.
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Whoops, guess I should've paid more attention. That is hot

 

[Shadrach]

Whoops, guess I should've paid more attention. That is hot

It was a bit extreme. Around 35C is common enough late July and August.

 

[aart]

What you probably need @Shadrach is a good heavy duty rain slicker?

 

[pennyJo1960]

Those can be harder I have bright yellow rain slicker carhart funny the cockerels hate it

 

[aart]

Those can be harder I have bright yellow rain slicker carhart funny the cockerels hate it

My rain coat is black, not heavy duty but definitely waterproof.

 

[pennyJo1960]

kinda bought the yellow on whim not really thinking

 

[Shadrach]

What you probably need @Shadrach is a good heavy duty rain slicker?

I bought a Helly Hanson Voss rain jacket a while back and that does keep the wet out.
I haven't seen any decent rain slickers except some oilskins from Australia.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Helly Hanson is a good brand name ... nice to have wear in winter and in better temps

 

[aart]

I bought a Helly Hanson Voss rain jacket a while back and that does keep the wet out.
I haven't seen any decent rain slickers except some oilskins from Australia.

But you've torn it...so need something heavier?