MSotallyTober t1_iqy8tss wrote on October 3, 2022 at 11:42 PM

Best jacket I ever bought was Filson’s Mackinaw Wool Cruiser. I’ve had it for about eight years and it’s been to many countries with me. Always looks good with a pair of jeans. It’s one of the few Filson products that are still made in the US. However, they’re above the budget you’re looking for — but you can always find them for sale used and in excellent condition from other sources at around the price in your budget. Go a size down from what you normally wear and that’d be a good fit.

CrosstheRubicon_ t1_iqymtjq wrote on October 4, 2022 at 1:29 AM

Is the jacket that warm?

Bcruz75 t1_ir23rfy wrote on October 4, 2022 at 7:43 PM

It's very warm. If you think about a pea coat, you essentially have two layers in front across your torso due to the overlapping. You do however lose heat because there's not a zipper to truly seal up the coat. Wear a warm sweater underneath and you're good into the 20's F.

MSotallyTober t1_iqyna9z wrote on October 4, 2022 at 1:33 AM

Absolutely — keeping warm even when wet.

CrosstheRubicon_ t1_iqynr5q wrote on October 4, 2022 at 1:36 AM

I’ve always wanted one, but I didn’t realize they were that warm. Guess I’ll have to get one!

MSotallyTober t1_iqyo3bn wrote on October 4, 2022 at 1:39 AM

A decent foray into wool would probably be a naval pea coat. I’m sure you can find them at a local army surplus for an inexpensive price brand new. That was my first wool coat when I moved to the east coast from the west coast some fifteen years ago.

Bcruz75 t1_iqyb59o wrote on October 4, 2022 at 12:00 AM

I would second that except they want to ski in it. I have a Filson pea coat that I love for warmth and style.