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Filson is good, but it might break the $300 limit

Couldn't agree more Tom. People way overthink and overspend this.

Haven't seen anybody mention L. L. Bean . I always liked their stuff, was always as-described and looked good. Still have one of their Warmup Jackets I wear as a truck jacket around town fall through spring on all but the coldest days. Would be nice below 40° but a little more than you're looking for I think. Look under their sweaters & sweatshirts category.

Nice inquiry. When living/hunting back east and up in the PNW, I bought a nice Filson wool jacket (Seattle) - very well made, looked great, tight wool, warm even when wet. Got it big enough that I could wear a warm shirt under it and, when Gore Tex arrived, got a simple topper.

So, when a jacket was needed, bottom layer would be a LS tee or undershirt with Filson over that. Added a warm (maybe light down) shirt under the jacket when needed. GoreTex added when needed. This worked great for me, especially up in Washington.

Then - I came back to the SW, and camo became more popular. Have not work that Filson hunting for quite a while. But, I like it.

Good advice^^^^^^^^

I layer up with wool......wool shirt......wool vest.....wool jacket......

I've had one of these for about 20yrs.......highly recommend....

https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/111758?page=mens-maine-guide-zip-front-jac-shirt-plaid

I'm referring to 100% merino wool, soft and fine enough that you can wear it next to your skin as the first layer. It's a game changer, it stays clean, is naturally odor resistant, etc.

my fave hunting jacket is a River's West Jacket. it's waterproof fleece, don't like it for raingear as when the fleece gets too wet it gets heavy and takes a long time to dry out. has a hood, thumbholes in the sleeves, two big magnetic chest pockets, slash hand pockets and two big mesh pockets inside that I can carry lunch, water bottle and misc. crap. Since it's waterproof, it's windproof. It's become my go to for moose season where we have similar temps. Pard has been eyeing it for awhile now, he knows a good garment when he sees one.

quick look and it seems it may be discontinued. Figures if I like something they quit making it. Can't recall the goofy name they tagged it with. But it works and works well.

+1

I have found my old army field jacket to be able to cover just about any condition...been wearing it for close to 40 years..

I've got one of those Filson tin cloth jackets, the four pockets on front I'd let go for $75. Very good shape, size Large ...tan

....and I made the mistake of out growing one.

Good stuff and made in the USA, Sixsite Gear.

Okay, if someone is going to go with a do-it-all coat for temperate conditions, then just get a lightly-insulated canvas coat with a hood such as those made by Carhartt, Cabelas Roughneck, or something from the farm store.

Buy a can of hydrophobic spray (durable water repellent) and treat the coat especially the shoulders and arms.

You'll be happy for a decade or so, at a cheaper price and better value than most of what has been suggested. And it will be tough enough to bust brush and work on a farm, break the wind and resist a bit of moisture, washable, and be comfortable to wear.

51 or 65?

Great minds think alike I see.

I have merino long john base layers, Pendleton or Woolrich shirts, Filson vest, LL Bean jacket along with a bandana, vest and jacket from these folks:

https://asbellwool.com/

My jacket from Asbell is a zip up type as pullovers don't suit my style, when walking and starting to get warm I like to be able to unzip the front and let some heat out without having to remove pack and binocs to remove a pullover. I also requested Teresa make it without the standard hood as I wear a hat at all times and don't like my ears covered or hearing impaired until it gets REALLY cold, by then I have on a stocking cap/toque and scarf.

Wool hunting pants from Cabela's ( I think) from years ago also.

Good luck with your choices.

Geno

PS how come an outdoor/camping forum spell checker doesn't recognize "Pendelton", "Woolrich", or "FIlson" but recognizes "Cabela's". Are we THAT outdated?

I had one of these - Korean War surplus and came new in 1956 - it worked GREAT and wore it out hunting in AZ (early AM and evenings) and occasionally northward to ID/MT. Excellent pockets. It was a very tight fabric and so treated it with some waterproofing stuff - got some snow on it up north, but rarely rained on in AZ. Should have bought two - as I recall, it cost about $3 at a surplus store.