Looking for a BIFL heavy duty, tough, durable work shirt jacket and work vest?

Submitted by Throw-A-Way-4321 t3_ztwruj in BuyItForLife

I bought a Legendary Whitetails Men's Tough as Buck Vest and a Legendary Whitetails Men's Journeyman Shirt Jacket a little less than a year ago, and I ripped both of them working construction and on the farm. I want to find both a work vest and a work shirt jacket that are far more durable, tougher, and stronger that I can wear daily whether I'm working agriculture or construction, but I don't know what my best bet is. Any suggestions?

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dave999dave t1_j1ftfjo wrote

I bought a Sherpa lined Carhartt coat years ago. It’s now splattered with liquid nails, paint, etc. so it looks horrible. But it’s still very warm and indestructible. All buttons, zippers, seams, etc still work/closed. Only problem for me is the hood is extra big to accommodate a hard hat. It either falls down to cover my eyes or I have to roll it up.

https://www.carhartt.com/product/103826/relaxed-fit-washed-duck-sherpa-lined-utility-jacket---2-warmer-rating

(Thanks for the heads up on Legendary Whitetails. I was thinking of buying a new coat and the finalists were Carhartt, Dickies, or them. I’ll cross them off my list.)

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cynthiasshowdog t1_j1fwtyb wrote

I have that exact coat in grey. I bought it in maybe 2016 off the clearance rack at tractor supply for $40. One of the best coats I've ever owned for durability. I have sheep cows and pigs and wear it all the time. It gets abused and holds up to the abuse.

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dave999dave t1_j1g22mc wrote

It would be perfect if you could adjust the hood for non hard hatted heads.

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cynthiasshowdog t1_j1i0hkk wrote

I'm actually thinking mine isn't made for a hard hat. I've got a few carhartt coats and some definitely have monster hoods but this one doesn't seem to be that big.

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dave999dave t1_j1j7boc wrote

I wish we could exchange coats. Unless I wear a hat under the hood, mine will cover everything above my nose. And I even have a fairly big head (large hat size)

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hessmo t1_j1fw7q6 wrote

Look at Patagonia workwear. Expensive but I’ve been very happy with my pants and coat.

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Zeroforhire t1_j1gwslg wrote

For work shirts I have had good luck with older field and stream heavy chamois shirts and jachs brand flannel shirts. Pretty reasonably priced on eBay. If you want to treat yourself, anything USA made Filson tin cloth is fantastic. Pricey, but so nice.

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Quail-a-lot t1_j1gfinv wrote

Patagonia Workwear line rather than the normal outdoor ones or for a rugged but more budget option Tough Duck. Carhartt sizing is weird and I don't find them as durable. We've got a sherpa-lined Dickies vest that takes abuse like a champ too.

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Bspaz020 t1_j1hsap7 wrote

Ship john has an awesome waxed 18 oz canvas vest. Tough as nails and a staple piece in any collection.

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