The Only FOUR Jackets You Need!

In this video, we are simplifying our wardrobe and focusing on the four essential jackets every minimalist needs. By choosing only four versatile pieces, you can easily create a range of stylish and practical outfits without overwhelming your closet. Of course, these four jackets will depend on your lifestyle and climate but I challenge you to embrace the minimalist mindset and pick only four jackets.

Products in this video:
WORK JACKETS

CASUAL JACKETS

FORMAL COATS

HEAVY COATS
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Timestamps:
0:00 Four Coats
0:59 Work Jacket
5:42 Casual Jacket
8:30 Formal Coat
10:52 Heavy Coat

Reviews of clothing, boots, and accessories for men, along with style advice and life philosophy. I've been working with my hands for my entire life as a mechanic, tow truck driver, and eventually a licensed electrician. Being a blue collar guy, I look for certain elements in a product: is it durable? Is it high-quality? Will it perform well over its service life? Whether boots, pants, jackets, or tools I believe it's best to buy once and cry once by getting the best you can afford. With so many options these days, choosing the best product can become a difficult decision, but that's where I come in. Helping you stay stylish, rugged, and handsome.
I don't care where it's made as long as it's made well and allows you to own less and own better.

[sccr]

Honestly I have a peacoat that I wear as my casual/formal/winter coat.

I feel like they’re super versatile and easy to dress up or down. For reference I live in Michigan.

[Mighybsh]

My “heavy” coat is a Pendleton that’s got down in it and has a shearling collar. Absolutely love it. Plenty warm even for Minnesota.

[KyleMeyer]

As an Albertan who actually bought a b-7 and absolutely loves it as a winter coat I love that you mentioned it. I’ve been tempted to make a video on it because like you said you never see the things

[CarrrionCrow]

Love the Alberta shout out. I work snow removal up here in the far north of the province where with the windchill it gets to minus 83 degrees Fahrenheit on occasion. I bought some of the fleeces you mentioned in your cold weather videos and they have been a huge upgrade over my typical mid layer (usually a Sherpa lined flannel or a crew neck). However with the workers on the oil fields and construction sites here you rarely actually see heavy parkas unless it's people who do not move much like equipment operators or sign holders. Typically it's just heavy bibs or coveralls and a lighter jacket. This is to prevent sweating.

[bassplayerify]

Pickup a light used Avirex (now cockpit usa) B3 about a year ago and I love it. Currently in the teens an lower where I live. And that plus a thermal hood I've never been so warm during the winter in my life.

[ejcandrin]

Good list. I would add a dedicated rain coat, especially if you live in the PNW. Also I get a lot more use out of my down puffer than my parka. I get way too hot in the latter unless it's 0F / -15C or lower.

[flfbsphatboyblue]

I have been wearing my F&T trucker jacket over a Tee Shirt and 10 year hoodie. It’s all I have needed so far this winter living in the Fort Erie area. I love the rugged look.

[_thomas]

Honestly this video not only taught me about something I've been contemplating investing in but also your great at presenting this info clearly and naturally. Kudos👏🤝

[WelderVp]

I just ordered a really nice Jacket, from Weatherwool. The All Around Jacket. I am a big fan of them, when it comes to outside gear. I have their Rak, the Patriot, and just ordere the AAJ and the Patriot Vest

[txhawkins]

I have a stupid collection of coats and jackets. The B-7 Aleutian Parka is awesome. Just weight is difficult to travel with. Love all my Shearing as they are warm and durable. For extremely cold regions I have PHD Omega Parka, out of the UK. A U.S. option would be Feathered Friends. Thanks for a great channel. Always get some good ideas on clothing. Just got my first pair IronHeart. Based on your review. Cheers.

[pttrnD]

I have a friend who, like me, loves jackets. The first time I met him he was wearing this corduroy sport style jacket with an eagle embroidered on the back. It looked sick, and I always envision him with it on.

[haessfau]

My main rotation is a B-3, a duffle coat, a houndstooth formal coat and two denim jackets. One of the denim jacket is a green stone island from the 90s and the other is a 1969 Levi’s type 3. I live in Germany, so it does get cold, but nothing extreme.

[fffffdd]

I've got a couple of the Patagonia hemp canvas coats. The ranch jacket and the hooded jacket. Excellent value and VERY tough construction. Also pliable right out of the box.

[bunkerman]

I have a B7 copy I bought from Willis & Geiger 20+ years ago. Don't need it all that often but I love this coat. So warm, used by troops in the Aleutians I believe in WW2. My college coach flew B24s in the war and he said it might be 60 degrees at take-off and -25 flying over the Himalayas to give Tojo his presents.

[toddmeyer]

Love this channel, Thank you for all the time and work you put in these videos.

[MadAzn]

This is a really well done video and I’m going to start looking at a shearling coat to add to my collection. I also like some trench coats for formal outer wear

[d_budd]

Thank you for adding that detail about how work jackets are supposed to fit. I just got my first chore coat from J.C. King and it fit exactly as you said: boxy. Glad I came across your video in my “chore coat fit” search, looks like I got the correct size after all!

[taifu]

I love chore coats. Feels like a very versatile piece

[sercastamere]

For leather jackets the BEST quality/price ratio I've ever found is Soul Revolver. Fantastic wide range of styles for around $400-500. Sounds like a lot but honestly anything less isn't worthwhile, just get denim.

I highly recommend their Ghost Rider which is a simplified classic 50's style and the Café Racer style, a bit more modern. Both have the back pleats/gussets that allow a slimmer fit with ease of motion. Their bonber styles are great too.

[NycXTool]

Coats and Jackets are some of my favorite items. I have all the varaints, down, synthetic down, shells, insulated ski jackets, Pea coat, leather jacket, suede jacket, Rain coats, softshells, yea its gotten out of control over the years. Helly Hansen & Arcteryx are my favorite "Active/get outside" outwear brands, that I continue to purchase.