Buy It For Life
Jackets
Updated May 24, 2024
Buy something that will last.
Here's a curated list of the most
durable and high-quality jackets and the best place to get them.
Do you know of an item that should be on this list? Let us know!
LL Bean Baxter State Parka 
A durable, warm, and waterproof parka that's praised for its longevity and insulation capabilities.
- Durable
- Excellent insulation
- Waterproof
Available at LL Bean
Patagonia Stormshadow Down Parka
A high-end down parka from Patagonia that's known for its warmth and durability.
- Warm
- Durable
- High-quality
You can’t go wrong with Patagonia. That would be my pick.
– MoseSchrude
– MoseSchrude
The Patagonia would be my choice.
– beepbeepboop74656
– beepbeepboop74656
Patagonia makes some good stuff still.
– TychoErasmusBrahe
– TychoErasmusBrahe
Available at Patagonia
Fjallraven Singi Down Jacket
A robust down jacket from Fjallraven designed to handle extreme cold and tough outdoor conditions.
- Extremely warm
- Robust
- Durable
Underrated pick. They rock.
– captianflannel
– captianflannel
Feels impossible to get cold in.
– unknown
– unknown
It's too warm, so I rarely wear it except for when it gets below 20.
– RepresentativeOwl2
– RepresentativeOwl2
Carhartt Utility Jacket
A rugged and warm work jacket from Carhartt that's built to withstand tough conditions.
- Tough
- Comfortable
- Warm
Super warm. Even in rain it does well.
– Old-Basil-5567
– Old-Basil-5567
Carhartt work coat. It’s tough, warm, and very comfortable.
– unknown
– unknown
I own the first jacket and I love it.
– jlxmm
– jlxmm
Schott 554 Retro Racer Jacket
A timeless and durable leather jacket designed for warmth in milder climates.
- Durable
- Timeless design
- Cool lining
Great buy, classic, timeless and fits you perfectly!
– tendtend
– tendtend
Simply said, it is an amazing jacket. If you live in a warm climate state, this is the one for you.
– crispybacon0331
– crispybacon0331
Love the suggestion, I'll look into it. You look very handsome!
– girloutoftime
– girloutoftime
Flint & Tinder Flannel-lined Waxed Jacket
A high-quality waxed cotton jacket with a flannel lining, perfect for colder weather.
- High-quality
- Trendy design
- Waxed for weather resistance
The Flint & Tinder Flannel-lined Waxed Jacket really does live up to all the hype.
– Softrawkrenegade
– Softrawkrenegade
Wife bought me the same jacket. Love it so far.
– timychka
– timychka
Nice choice! I’m a few years in on the same jacket - but in brown. It’s probably more awesome now than the day I got it. I absolutely love it.
– beansiest
– beansiest
– GPSBach
– GPSBach
– phertric