Jackets reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 136 Reddit reviews across 29 subreddits and 34 posts to rank the best Jackets brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/BuyItForLife, r/bayarea, r/hikinggear, r/Marin, r/uchicago. Top-rated brands include Patagonia (4.3/5), Columbia (4.0/5), Carhartt (4.0/5).
Stats
Reviews136
Subreddits29
Posts34
Brands51
Products82
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#1
Patagonia
4.3
(15)
"Just give in and buy a Patagonia"
"Patagonia is genuinely great gear that lasts a lifetime."
"The customer service alone is worth it to me."
"The Arc’teryx Atom AR is my best, cold weather jacket I own."
"Check out the black Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket!"
"Patagonia Torrentshell is hard to beat for 90% of users. It's a solid jacket with a good membrane and DWR."
"Patagonia coats that are 600 new will be 150 or so used."
"Patagonia Torrentshell is nice"
"I use the Houdini from about 50 degrees down to 35."
"I love it."
#2
Columbia
4.0
(12)
"I have a columbia powder lite jacket that I like alot. Lightweight and really warm for what it is."
"Columbia 3-in-1. Good for all weather."
"I have a thin layer Columbia rain coat that works well as a wind breaker too"
"Super warm and also pretty lightweight."
"Columbia jackets are pretty cheap, just layer like three of them and you’ll be pretty warm."
"I like mine, but it’s a spring/fall jacket."
"I like my Columbia coats with the metallic inner lining."
"Columbia Whirlibird V Interchange 3-in-1 Jacket - Men."
"If I were you, I’d get them the India one but be prepared to get one here after they land."
"Bring new Columbia or North face jackets when you meet them at the airport."
#3
Carhartt
4.0
(8)
"Carharrt"
"Winter jackets that give the best buy it for life value are; Carhartt chore coat or Bundeswehr parka."
"Carhartt is the answer."
"Carhartt makes similar coats with a variety of liners."
"You might want to lean more towards Sam and rock an insulated carhartt jacket."
"Carhartt !! Has adjustable Velcro on chest and stomach"
"I have a Carhartt jacket that's boxy-er than I like but its a good fit and warm."
"Carhartt."
#4
Decathlon
4.0
(7)
"Don't even think, just go to decathlon."
"Decathalon has good quality at reasonable price."
"Decathlon will have cost effective options to cover the first few days."
"Decathlon."
"Decathlon would be a good choice if you want to buy from India."
"A Decathlon jacket should do. I use the -15 one here in Ireland, works well."
"Hey a -15 jacket from decathlon (their quality has come down though)..."
#5
Uniqlo
4.0
(7)
"For just basic inexpensive warmth without wind or water blocking, Uniqlo down is good."
"Cheap Uniqlo shell is as good as my Patagonia"
"My husband has 3 he regularly uses for the rain: Uniqlo - Blocktech Parka"
"Love anything Uniqlo"
"Uniqlo BLOCKTECH Parka"
"I got a great jacket at Uniqlo."
"I have a Uniqlo jacket that fits me well."
#6
Filson
4.8
(5)
"Here is an awesome one from Filson that is on sale."
"They are bulletproof and warm, plus lots of pockets."
"Check out Filson. They have stuff that’s bulletproof and fits your style criteria."
"Check out Filson, I have a few of their jackets they are great quality."
"Filson."
#7
Arc'teryx
4.6
(5)
"Can't say enough good things about these jackets."
"But yes, atom > epsilon / gamma as a midlayer any day."
"Just pulled the trigger today on an Atom, to get ready for spring."
"Arcteryx Beta AR"
"Arc’teryx jackets are quite nice"
#8
The North Face
4.4
(5)
"She’s in a North Face jacket right now."
"I have a North Face jacket that was totally worth the money."
"$100-150 can get you a really decent tri-climate jacket."
"For jackets I have a North Face raincoat that's served me well for years"
"Get a north face jacket. You’ll be fine."
#9
LL Bean
4.2
(5)
"LL Bean is king."
"I don't mind their puffer jackets."
"I've been wearing my ll bean chore coat a lot."
"I’ve also seen something lined in fleece from LLBean."
"Ll bean. Honestly so many different choices and just as good if not better than Canada goose..."
#10
REI
4.0
(5)
"It’s been great especially since I got it on a 40% sale."
"Go get an REI brand puff coat. Much cheaper and it still works."
"REI's synthetic puffer jackets are great."
"I’ve been using an old REI hybrid jacket the past few years."
"REI House brand is good quality. I have one shell raincoat that’s very cute."
#11
Canada Goose
4.8
(4)
"Any other parka with both down and a wind-breaking fabric."
"Canada Goose. Warmest jacket I've ever owned and though it's insanely expensive..."
"Fav brands are Canada Goose, Arc'teryx."
"But they are very pricey."
#12
Rugged West
5.0
(3)
"Third person to recommend Rugged West. The owner’s great and really dedicates herself to customer satisfaction."
"Rugged west definitely has some cool offerings"
"Rugged west, Schott"
#13
Marmot
4.3
(3)
"Marmot Minimalist (single layer goretex) is the best rain shell I’ve owned."
"My husband has 3 he regularly uses for the rain: Marmot - Pertex Rain Rain Jacket"
"Price is great and its super warm but not overly fancy."
#14
Barbour
4.0
(3)
"Barbour that is all you will ever need."
"Waxed canvas Barbour jacket (the Beaufort or Bedale)..."
"A Barbour Beaufort. It has a huge game pocket that I use instead of a bag."
#15
Flint and Tinder
4.0
(3)
"Flint and Tinder waxed rancher jacket."
"Flint and tinder has wool lined and insulated waxed jackets."
"You might like something like the Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker jacket."
#16
Paramo
5.0
(2)
"I have a very thin paramo jacket cost £ 110 go out doors totally waterproof."
"I've found that Paramo jackets have offered the best water resistance."
#17
Rapha
5.0
(2)
"I ended up getting the Rapha Brevet Insulated Jacket and Brevet Gillet."
"Couple of more popular ones are the Rapha explore and the Patty Nanopuff."
#18
Land's End
5.0
(2)
"Protecting me from the wind well."
"Served me very well for my forays up and down the Midway in the brutal screaming cold."
#19
UNIQLO
4.5
(2)
"Get a down jkt from uniqlo(sale chal rhi hogi abhi) or get their heattech and just wear it under a hoodie."
"I usually take a down jacket I picked up at UNIQLO."
#20
Rab
4.5
(2)
"Perfect for running around 0C."
"Immense value/quality for the money."
#21
Aritzia
4.5
(2)
"Has kept me super toasty all four winters."
"Aritzia wunderpuff come in this type of puff shape."
#22
Helly Hansen
4.0
(2)
"Best rain jacket I own, I bought without knowing it was a good brand... Helly Hansen."
"Any Helly Hansen"
#23
Eddie Bauer
4.0
(2)
"I got an Eddie Bauer down parka this winter, and it's been great."
"I have an Eddie Bauer waterproof shell that's very light"
#24
Frogg Toggs
4.0
(2)
"They’ve been keeping me dry for 20 years. Are they ugly? Sure. But they’re cheap and they work."
"FroggTogg Ultra-Lite at WallyWorld or A’zon for around $15. Inexpensive and can be worn over your pack."
#25
Outdoor Research
3.5
(2)
"Love my outdoor research aspire. Less crinkly than the Patagonia 3l torrent shell"
"New Foray isn’t gore-tex and it’s 3L AscentShell."
#26
Private White VC
5.0
(1)
"It’s literally bombproof, 100% waterproof, extremely warm and will last decades."
#27
Castelli
5.0
(1)
"This jacket is truly amazing. Wide range of temperature use."
#28
Burton
5.0
(1)
"I am 10000% for Burton gortex jackets!"
#29
REI Co-op
5.0
(1)
"This setup has run me well down to about -5F."
#30
Japanese
4.0
(1)
"Go for the third option provided it’s not thick bulky wool."
#31
Kor
4.0
(1)
"Mountain Hardwear Outlet in Richmond. Get a Kor Airshell Warm."
#32
Cotopaxi
4.0
(1)
"My husband has 3 he regularly uses for the rain: Cotopaxi - Cielo Rain Anorak"
#33
Snowboard
4.0
(1)
"I would go with some snowboard/skijacket."
#34
Albion
4.0
(1)
"I would look into the Albion ultralight insulated jacket, it’s been on my purchase list for a while."
#35
Third
4.0
(1)
"Third cost is beautiful and I would go with that one out of the three asking as you layer it with other warm items."
#36
Free Country
4.0
(1)
"Free country makes nice jackets and has had sales I’ve seen since February."
#37
Rains
4.0
(1)
"I’ve had two Rains jackets that have been great."
#38
Dickies
4.0
(1)
"Dickies jackets are both warm and last forever."
#39
ECWCS
4.0
(1)
"Military surplus ECWCS gortex rain jacket and pants are really cheap and they will last forever."
#40
Stormshadow
4.0
(1)
"It’ll handle anything and everything the Northeast weather can throw at you."
#41
Everlane
4.0
(1)
"Everlane rain jacket . Have lasted me a long time and still looks new ."
#42
Alpha Industries
4.0
(1)
"Very warm (under shirt and light sweater + jacket keeps me warm even at 0 degrees Fahrenheit)."
#43
Atlantic Rancher
4.0
(1)
"Atlantic Rancher dry wax trucker jacket is pretty close."
#44
Kuhl
4.0
(1)
"Kuhl makes some that look similar. Theyre absolute tanks."
#45
Rockbros
4.0
(1)
"Merino wool underlayers and a flannel have done me well so far in wind, light rain, snow, and so far down to 18°."
#46
Yzy
4.0
(1)
"Yzy Round jacket 2."
#47
First Lite
4.0
(1)
"Check out First Lite. They don’t have a tall but their standard cut is long."
#48
Fjallraven
4.0
(1)
"I love my Fjallraven Vardag anorak. I waxed the crap out of the upper half and it’s kept me dry & warm."
#49
Proviz
4.0
(1)
"I ride with a proviz reflective jacket all year."
#50
Montbell
3.0
(1)
"Have been using a Montbell rain jacket and it has performing better than the Patagonia."
#51
Lands' End
3.0
(1)
"Years ago I got a duster coat from Lands End that I use for a raincoat"
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