*I was provided with a Carhartt coat in return for this blog post. All opinions are my own.

Since Ryan & I first tried Carhartt brand coats, we haven’t went back. Here in Michigan, winters are cold and anyone who ever spends a more than a few seconds outside in the winter needs a high quality coat and that’s exactly what Carhartt provides. I don’t like puffy coats, so a huge bonus of Carhartt in my opinion is how thin they are while still remaining incredibly warm. For men, they make great work coats because the don’t limit movement.

Quick Duck is 30% lighter than sandstone Carhartt coats while being equally tough. The Quick Duck line includes four coats for men, a mens vest, men’s bib overalls and products for women, kids and even babies. Ryan was sent the Quick Duck Woodward Traditional Jacket which has four front pockets, one on either side of the chest and then two large hand pockets. There are two extra pockets inside the jacket, one on either side.

This jacket has no hood (the hood Ryan is wearing in pics is a hoodie underneath) and the collar of the coat goes up nice and high to keep the wind from coming in the neck and going down your back. I also really like how the backside of the coat is a little longer than the front to prevent wind from coming up between your jeans and coat if you move around a bit. There is a strip of fabric that runs behind the zipper so the zipper doesn’t sit directly against your clothing, further preventing air from getting in your coat.

Ryan says that the weight difference in the coat is noticeable but it seems to be just as warm as his other Carhartt coat which we like. The material feels the same but we can tell that it is different because pet hair clings to it really badly, and won’t stick to his old coat at all.

The sizing is great because we ordered his regular t-shirt size and its just a hair bigger than we would have expected, making it the perfect size for fitting a hoodie under without it being too tight. Yet, if he wears it without a hoodie it isn’t so baggy that it lets air get in and make him cold. The wrists are knit material that is elastic to keep the arms tight against your body to prevent air from getting in, but the regular sleeve material flips down over the elastic part to keep them from getting wet.

Ryan’s last Carhartt Coat lasted over 8 years and still hasn’t fallen apart it just got stained. Based on our experience so far, I have no reason to believe this one won’t last just as long. If you or anyone else on your list is in need of a high quality, warm coat be sure to check out Carhartt this year.

Emily

Hi there! I am Emily Evert, the owner of Emily Reviews. I am 28 and live in a small town in Michigan with my boyfriend Ryan and our two pugs. I have a large family and I adore my nieces and nephews. I love reading memoirs, and learning about child development and psychology. I love watching The Game of Thrones, Teen Mom, Sister Wives and Veep. I like listening to Jason Isbell, John Prine, and other alt-country or Americana music. I created Emily Reviews as a creative outlet to share my life and the products that I love with others.

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