Carharttmens Storm Defender Loose Fit Heavyweight Jacket Work Utility Outerwear

I’m an HVAC installation technician and I’ve been looking for a heavy duty hard shell for a while. Wasn’t going to review so soon as today was my first day wearing it to work. However I received numerous compliments from guys at work saying how great it looked and asking the name of it. It felt fairly stiff out the box, however I know it will break in and it has enough space to layer with my Carhartt Heavy Weight Rain Defender hoodie that’s a size Large although I bought this jacket in Medium. It almost seems too good to use as a work jacket but it’s tough shell quickly reminds me that it’s designed to handle it. I haven’t tested it properly as yet in rain but worked outside in fairly strong winds today and felt properly protected. This is not a winter jacket or a jacket intended to keep you warm on its own in colder temperatures. If you’re buying it for that then you’re wasting your money. This is a heavyweight rain/wind jacket for someone who will wear layers and needs a tough outer shell that will be great against wind and rain while also being abrasive resistant. I read reviews about the hood being too large, however as I’ll be wearing a hat/beanie the majority of the time with it, that won’t be an issue. I also don’t find the hood to be much larger than my other rain jackets (North Face & Helly Hansen) hood. When working in high winds, I actually prefer a larger hood as it provides more face protection.

I kept stealing my husband's so I just bought my own. Perfect for doing barn chores and walking the dogs. Not too heavy, super waterproof!

This Jacket is by far a well thought of Jacket for a field worker. I am a construction Line-woman and find that this Jacket does what it says and more.1. It's comfortable, not bulky2. Heavy enough for cold days but light enough for fall and spring.3. COMPLETELY WATERPROOF. I can be out for hours in the rain and my clothes are dry underneath.4. Pockets for days. Love the pocket phone on the chest for quick convenience.5. Drawstrings all over to tighten up for your comfort level and keeping the rain out.6. Velcro straps to tighten your wrist to size.7. Strong durable thick material, superb quality.I could go on and on with great reasons why to buy this Jacket.I am looking forward to buying the matching waterproof defender pants next.Overall I give this Jacket two thumbs up.

Good fit and price. Wrist cuff a little tight. Perfect jacket for work assignments.

My first storm defender was bought in 2019, and I am just now ready to replace it, but only because I broke a tooth on the zipper. Durability is very high. I am a PNW regional flatbed trucker and I chain on the passes multiple times a year. This jacket has made it so that it isn’t a miserable experience. It protects against Idaho and eastern Washington and Oregon winds with ease and will keep you warm with layers in negative temperature conditions and extremely low digit temperatures. It will keep you dry during pouring rain. My only complaint is the hoodie is incredibly big and you will be almost blind if you don’t wear a hat or a beanie with it.