decent chore coat????

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Anonymous-0

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• Dec 5, 2011

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got a dickies denim one now, but it's a little too soft (??)..... and I'm not crazy about the buttons....and open (patch?) pockets but like the blanket lining instead of the quilted...
What are you folks using? temps may hit 15-20 degrees but are usually 30-40 when I think I would need a coat.
US Made would be nice... Like Carhartt but they are so stiff and still (I think) have the patch pockets.

Thanks for any tips.....

Dave

 

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oldtanker

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• Dec 5, 2011

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Dave I have 2 Carharts one artic rated cause we see -30 here. No patch pokets on mine. As far as durability goes you can't beat em. They get softer with age too.

Rick

 

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Ken Macfarlane

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• Dec 5, 2011

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Whatever the salvation army has on the rack is generally the hot
ticket. Mine get torn up in no time getting hooked on snags etc so
I don't wear anything pricy.

 

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BushogPapa

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• Dec 5, 2011

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I shop the Surplus items at "The Shelby Mall", in Shelby, Ohio..(Glen's Surplus).
Great selection, many are unusual..ALL very warm..!
WAY better than Harbor Freight...!
They ship..
Ron..

 

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DeltaRed

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• Dec 5, 2011

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Carhart is the best.They are available in a multitude of styles.Walls ,Dickies are also good.I am currently wearing a black Walls.Zippered,hood,slash pockets,quilted'thinsulate'lineing.Its WARM,and about half the price of Carhart.Stay warm!!Steve

 

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Anonymous-0

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• Dec 5, 2011

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(quoted from post at 10:29:52 12/05/11) Dave I have 2 Carharts one artic rated cause we see -30 here. No patch pokets on mine. As far as durability goes you can't beat em. They get softer with age too.

Rick

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I'd freak out in anything arctic rated...... If I could get a blanket lining with the arctic features, I'd be happy.....

 

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Russ from MN

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• Dec 5, 2011

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At those temperatures we Minnesotans would just wear a sweatshirt! No not really, depends on the wind and what you are doing. Driving an open tractor you need a lot of clothes, I am jealous of your cab! The carhart pants I have are made in Mexico!

 

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wisbaker

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• Dec 5, 2011

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M-65 feild jacket in OD or woodland camo, the liner buttons in and out to adjust for temperature. If it's real surplus (mine are) they are american made, mine have funny tags that say "Baker" and "U S Air Force" and patches like a little bird holding a wrench and a bomb or a fist grasping thunder bolts

 

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chevytaHOE5674

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• Dec 5, 2011

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At 30-40 I have a zippered sweat shirt that I wear. When it dips into the teens and single digits I have an Arctic Carhartt jacket that I've been abusing for at least 5 years now and its still around. When it goes sub-zero I wear a layers under the arctic carhartt jacket.

 

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Anonymous-0

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• Dec 5, 2011

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(quoted from post at 11:11:02 12/05/11) At 30-40 I have a zippered sweat shirt that I wear. When it dips into the teens and single digits I have an Arctic Carhartt jacket that I've been abusing for at least 5 years now and its still around. When it goes sub-zero I wear a layers under the arctic carhartt jacket.

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That would be right in line for me... Just can't find a decent one to hold it's shape.... or that don't snag easy... Had some tuff ones as a kid and just put on a vest when temps dropped. I get a little panicy when my arms are bound up... I'll shift gears and try looking that direction...

 

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John A.

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• Dec 5, 2011

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dave2, "Walls" makes a nice Carhartt style jacket that isn't as expensive a Carhartt. Hope this helps.
Later,
John A.
PS,...Most Tractor Supply stores in Texas carry them, Not sure about your area!

 

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Anonymous-0

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• Dec 5, 2011

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Carhartt.

 

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ss55

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• Dec 5, 2011

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Columbia makes very good well made winter coats, I like them, but they can be expensive new or used. Knock-offs are less expensive. Used or obsolete military field-jackets are often very good too.

In Minnesota old snowmobile jakets make good coats for working in +10F winter weather.

They are usually: light weight; waist length; have a tough nylon wind-proof outer jacket; high warm tight fitting collar when zipped all the way up; many pockets; and a warm cloth/thinsulate zip-out liner jacket that can be used alone. Leather snowmobile jackets are heavier and more expensive, I"ve never used one.

The downsides are: no hood (helmet); only waist length (sit while riding); cut big for over heavy shirts and bib snow pants; and often loud ugly colors with reflective piping.

It sounds like an outer jacket alone could work well for you at warmer temperatures.

Use a good cap and a coat size big enough to wear over a hooded sweatshirt and snow pants in windy -0F weather.

Good luck.

 

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johndeerefan

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• Dec 5, 2011

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Don't waste your money on anything but a true Carhart. They are tough made and will last a very long time. I prefer the artic lining, but the quilted lining is very warm also. Once you get the coat broken in, you won't want anything else. BTW, they make really nice red lined bibs too to go with that coat. It makes it a lot easier to move around in than coveralls.

My favorite is the standard black quilted lined coat with a hood and a pair of the insulated bibs "overalls". My coat is in near rags now, but I refuse to get rid of it. Pair them up with some underarmour cold gear and I promise you won't get cold. I also have the 3/4 parka, but don't really like it very well.

We are lucky to have a Carhart factory in town. So, there is an outlet store that has "scratch and dent" apparel. I buy my coats for about $50-$60 and the bibs are $70. They have uninsulated bibs for about $40.

 

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agonair

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• Dec 5, 2011

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Carhartt"s are the best, but I have also had very good luck with Key. I wear Key overalls and also wear their jeans. I have one of their heavy chore coats. It is quilted with a zipper and and snap buttons. They are slightly cheaper but not by much than Carhartt. If it is bitter cold, then you cannot beat Columbia.
I am not overly impressed with Dickies, Walls, Berne, or Real Work.

 

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641Dave

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• Dec 5, 2011

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I had a goose down walls with the soft furry collar before. I sure liked that collar when the wind was trying to bite. Soft and warm.


I have a carnhart that has lasted me a long time. If I were a rich man I'd get a filson tin cloth with a liner though.

 

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Kow Farmer

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• Dec 5, 2011

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Hey Dave2,
Carhartt's are the best hands down in my opinion. They just take time to break in. They are the best farm chore clothes I ever wore.
Kow Farmer

 

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tg in VA

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• Dec 5, 2011

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Carhartt makes a blanket lined jacket called the "Detroit". It has regular pockets, not patch pockets. I'm on my third one, this one's navy which hides dirt and stains better than the khaki ones.

 

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Erik Ks farmer

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• Dec 5, 2011

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I have 2 Carhartts, a heavy quilted one and a lighter weight that has a mesh lining inside, more like a zip up sweatshirt but with heavier zippers and stitching. I wear the lighter one until it gets down below 40 and then move up to the heavier coat. usually wear both unzipped but they are there if the wind starts blowin.