ricardo9505 t1_itm3a6v wrote on October 24, 2022 at 5:27 PM

LL Bean, Carhartt, Columbia, North face. I can attest to the quality of these over 20 yrs.

allergictoselfies t1_itma5yw wrote on October 24, 2022 at 6:11 PM

Not sure if they're still BIFL-worthy, I've seen more than a few complaints online about declining quality for Columbia and Carhartt. I still think today's stuff is good, but when you look at details you see the difference from gear made 20 years ago.

papamcb t1_itmapaa wrote on October 24, 2022 at 6:15 PM

I can second that for Columbia but they did warranty my jacket and gave a credit for full MSRP since they could not repair it.

Patagonia is another good brand, I switched to them after issues with columbia

krazymunky OP t1_itm475u wrote on October 24, 2022 at 5:33 PM

do you have any specific models in mind?

PaguanOon t1_itn3g84 wrote on October 24, 2022 at 9:20 PM

I was going to suggest those brands as well. Growing up in Ohio I lived in Carhartt jackets.

This is the most similar version of the Columbia jacket I wear when I visit Toledo in winter. They don't sell the one I have anymore.