Zip Canvas Jacket

5'10" 165lb, 39inch chest, medium build, Size Small fits perfectly.

You can tell a lot of thought and effort has gone into getting the basics right. The jacket is tough, thick, but not sweaty. It has a strong perfectly sized collar-a must. Zipper is solid. The fit of the jacket is very masculine especially when half-way zipped up--you look a million dollars. You could wear this jacket from dawn til midnight. Three wishes: rangewax rather than DWR; a merino shearling-lined Zip Canvas version for those extreme cold days; an extra color choice or two.

Best medium-weight jacket on the market.

Love this useful jacket, been looking for years to replace one I buried with my favorite old horse. I'm 5 ft. 3, 115 lbs. with brawny shoulders and the Small fits great -- just had to fold the cuffs back. Hefty without being heavy, it sheds hair and hay, is dirt colored and a great chore coat that got me some compliments in town, too. Haven't washed it yet.

A few things I'd suggest: the right chest pocket design catches hay more than the left one does (life in the umimproved lane!). It resists rain somewhat but got damp in a short rain shower so needs a backup for mountain weather. This would be a PERFECT mountain jacket with even a wool lining instead of fabric. There are plenty of thinner Merino blend fabrics now that are great for year-round use. Overall would buy again but they will probably be out of stock :-/