Carhartt Men's Storm Defender Loose Fit Heavyweight Jacket

This coat is brilliantly designed and executed. The materials used give the coat heft despite the absence of a lining making iit ideal for spring and fall weather as well as cooler summer days. Its roomy fit facilitates layering. It is 100% waterproof Despite all of its functionality, it is a nicely designed coat and looks good. Overall, an ou tstanding value.

Our journey with Carhartt products has been long and fruitful, marked by consistent quality and durability across their range. Venturing into the Storm Defender series for the first time, we selected a large size, anticipating a fit suitable for a standard large wearer. However, this jacket introduced us to a surprising spaciousness, hinting at a design favoring generous layering potential. The "loose fit" descriptor is notably accurate, as the jacket comfortably accommodates extra layers underneath, a feature that initially led us to mistake our large for an almost extra-large or larger. This roominess, while advantageous for layering in colder conditions, presents a sizing dilemma for those seeking a snugger, lightweight option. Echoing other reviewers, we suggest considering a size down to strike a balance between layering capability and fit. Despite this sizing conundrum, the jacket's detachable hood is a highlight, offering versatility and convenience in varying weather conditions. Initial tests under a faucet hinted at the jacket's waterproof capabilities, performing admirably against light to moderate water exposure. Yet, its efficacy in heavy downpour remains to be seen, a trial we look forward to. As expected from Carhartt, the jacket's construction is impeccable. From the resilience of the zipper and buttons to the strategic placement and abundance of pockets, every aspect of the jacket exudes quality and thoughtful design. Accessing essentials is effortless, thanks to well-positioned pockets that blend security with convenience. In summary, the Carhartt Men's Storm Defender Loose Fit Heavyweight Jacket stands as a testament to the brand's commitment to quality, though its generous sizing warrants careful consideration. Ideal for those who prioritize flexibility for layering without compromising on protection against the elements, this jacket is a robust addition to any outdoor wardrobe. With Carhartt's reputation backing it, we remain confident in its performance, albeit with a keen eye on how it holds up against the more severe whims of weather.

Great jacket from carhartt, very warm, soft jacket with lots of room. ( runs large ) And being waterproof is a plus as is the removable hood. Definitely a good looking jacket that's built for durability. Zipper function seems fine. I think it's a great value for the money! Another great carhartt product !!

I had a Columbia rain jacket for the longest time. It was the best. I tried to find things like it but nothing compared. Columbia stopped making it. I searched everywhere. I finally took a chance on this Carhartt. This is the best rain jacket I have ever owned. It is a perfect outer layer for anything; snow, wind, rain, or just debris from work. I love the color. The zippers are great. 5 pockets perfectly oriented. The jacket feels strong and rugged. I have always thought Carhartt was overrated and overpriced. I disagree with that now. They are quality, well worth the price, and frankly not talked about enough. I wish someone would have told me about this jacket sooner to save me time scouring the earth looking for a windbreaker of true grit. This is it. This is really my dream jacket. Please Carhartt make one in woodland camouflage!

Great quality and fits as it should. Very comfortable and length is perfect. I hate it when your T-shirts stick out at the bottom.

Alas, I almost returned this rain jacket. In general, I am a hardcore Carhartt brand believer because A_their products put an unmistakable emphasis on DURABILITY, and B_the FIT is consistently remarkable. Nothing beats their work pants; double duck Dunn, in chocolate brown, Midnight, or Navy blue. WHAT THE DESIGNER GOT RIGHT with this jacket 1,2,3: 1-The Heavy hand fabric looks as tough as nails, and yet is not overly stiff, and it has some breath-ability, to prevent condensation. The stitching quality is magnificent. 2-FIT A+.I’m 6’ 2”, 44 waist, and got the -Extra Large/LONG- size: Bingo. A medium pile layer will fit underneath, yet I’m not swimming in it, without that layer added. I can bend over easily, and it fit on the first ordering try. THAT is the work of an expert pattern cutter. Bravo Carhart, that shows your earned experience. 3-The MIDNIGHT color is perfect. But alas, THE TWO SURPRISING FAILS: 1-The sleeve ends have Velcro tabs (great) combined with thick insulated elastic fabric sealing off ones wrists full time.(Totally lame.) These are like on an insulated High School athletic jacket. WHY? This is a raincoat. Why both types of wrist seals on the same rain jacket? A tragedy, a clueless design choice; it is both redundant and it creates insufferable cooling issues. Whenever I see even simple elastic at the wrists, it’s a deal breaker, wildly uncomfortable. To cool off, you unzip the front, chilling ones torso, while ones arms continue to overheat. The simple but adequate provided Velcro tabs seal out the cold already, so I’m sorry to be rude, but that is embarrassingly bad design for an outdoor garment.(?) But, I’m keeping the jacket, and immediately paying a tailor to REMOVE those insulating wrist bands 2-FAIL-The zipper is the TOOTH type, not a medium or heavy YKK coil zipper, which is the standard on any garment at this medium price point, made to be tough, since the 1970’s, that’s 50 years now. Light coil zippers do fail, but medium to heavy YKK is gold. ANY tooth zipper, if you bust one tooth, it’s ruined, whereas a coil can often repair itself. But the part cost per unit is twice as much. MY FIX: I’m keeping the coat, as this can be repaired later, if needed...and I expect to repair that tooth zipper in 2-4 years, while the coat will last me 10+ years. WIN 4-The huge pockets are GENIUS; big enough for mitts inside at a football game, with room to spare, to include a small camera or binoculars. Just awesome. These pockets also have tooth zippers...except here they are so well supported, they run smoothly, and to my surprise, they inspire confidence, and look like they will last. WIN 5-While I tend to prefer a fixed hood design, the drawstring incorporated into the removable type hood--is as good as the best mountaineering jackets I’ve ever seen. IN SUMMATION, I deeply love my new jacket, but I’m calling my local tailor—right now--to fix these pathetic insulated wrist hoops...on a rain jacket! (?)

My child is a soccer player and their school season takes place during winter. I had thought I had good, warm, waterproof clothing, but found out otherwise. I started looking for good options for this year and reviewed this jacket (Carhartt Men's Storm Defender) and some others and decided upon this. My decision was based upon reviews of the waterproof nature of the jacket and because the hood can be detached and/or rolled-up. Some of the other jackets that seemed to be comparable had hoods that were attached and did not indicate that they could be rolled-up and I do not want the hood to be always hanging. Initial thoughts: 1) Size - I am a 44 regular in a suit jacket so ordered a large. It seemed to be a bit oversized in the shoulders. I normally wear a large or an extra-large in this type of jacket so was surprised that a large seemed to be big on me. I ordered a medium to compare. When the medium arrived, it had a better look when I wore it, but it was a bit tight in the arms and would not really allow for me to layer much underneath so I returned that and kept the large. 2) Jacket - the material on my prior jackets that were supposed to be resistant to rain was more of a plastic look and feel. The Storm Defender seems more like a sail cloth/canvas type material, but is more sturdy. I read reviews and yes, it is a bit noisy, but as I wore the jacket, the noise started to diminish upon use and breaking-in of the jacket. The pockets are all well protected from the weather (flaps over them) and seems well built. 3) Warmth - this is definitely a breathable jacket. My prior jacket quickly got very warm, even with zippers areas under the arms; this made usage limited to when weather was cold (even though that jacket was thin). Here, with the Carhartt jacket, it was comfortable wearing the jacket in the 60 degree and even low 70 degree weather. When it is colder, I do find that I need to make sure I have layers underneath as the jacket itself is not extremely warm; I actually like this. It is easier to layer when it is cold than it is to find a waterproof jacket that you can wear when it is warmer. 4) Weather - wore the jacket yesterday to a game that had a very cold wind. The jacket did a great job of keeping the wind impact away. Today it is raining and I wore the jacket out for about 10 minutes; it kept me dry. Water just beaded off the jacket (medium rain) and when I went back in the house, a quick wipe with a towel dried it off easily. I don't know yet how this will do when stuck out in the rain for a longer time with heavier rain (and will try to update this after that experience), but based on what I saw, this jacket will likely do a good job of keeping me dry. 5) Hood - the hood is large and sturdy. I wore a hat underneath it, which worked well. My head stayed dry. The hood is easy to attach/remove. My only concern at the moment is, the hood doesn't seem to have an easy way to roll-up. I tried a couple of things (there weren't any instructions) that seemed intuitive and they didn't quite work. While I did manage to get it rolled and for it to stay that way, it didn't seem like it "should" be the way this is done. I'll do some searching online for videos later to see if I can find the "right" way to do this. Not a huge issue and it wouldn't keep me from buying the jacket. So far a great purchase.

Heavyweight 100% rainproof excellent choice