Customer Reviews

Carhartt Men's Extremes Arctic Quilt Active Jacket

5 star:		(23)
4 star:		(16)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

Great jacket! Very warm! I've only warn it a few times but it fits great. I got a Tall size because I'm 6'5" and I don't think I've ever had a jacket fit so well. Looking forward to having this for the bitter Chicago winter. It's stiff at first, but that's what you'll get with tough gear like this. If you want something soft and fancy looking, go somewhere else (i.e. northface, columbia). This is definitely a tough jacket for tough guys!

I bought this jacket for my husband and he absolutely loves it. It has been in the teens and 20's here and it has kept him plenty warm.

only negative is it's hard as a plank and noisy. but, will soften with usage. Pockets arent lined either but if working they must figure you dont need to stand around with your hands in your pockets! should last for years and years though.

Purchased off season saved a bundle. I work out doors, exposed to the element and I only wear Carhartt. Everything else is second best. Jacket is water repellent, hood is a must.

Totally disappointed in this jacket.

For starters be very careful which size you select. I wear a large shirt/Hoodie and bought a Large jacket thinking it would be roughly the fit.

I was wrong.

It felt very big and loose. I sent the large in for a bit snugger fitting Medium. I have broad shoulders, so the top fits very snug while the bottom is really loose.

The Jacket is made out of a very durable material and it seems very water resistant but it sure as hell isn't warm. I wore this jacket in addition to a hoodie in Seattle on New years eve/New years day to watch the fireworks at the Seattle Center and was freezing my ass off. It was about 22 degrees out but I figured this jacket would be able to handle it because, as one review stated, "warm in every weather."

Its not.

The cold just seeped through as if I was only wearing the hoodie. They were right about 2 things though. The pockets arent lined so if your not working in this jacket bring gloves because your hands will feel no comfort or warmth in these pockets.

And go back and look at the display image. See how the guys hands are sticking out of the pockets? That's actually how the pockets fit. They are so shallow that your hands don't fit unless you clench your fists. So if you keep anything in your jacket pockets, your hands are going to have to wait outside.

And the second point they were right on about. This jacket is really stiff. I've had mine for about 6 months and it still has not lost that stiffness. I've washed it a few times, worn it a lot and nothing helps. I'm about set to go and beat this jacket till it loses its stiffness.

To review:

Pros:
Durable

Cons:
Stiffness
Not warm
Shallow unlined pockets
Unless you've got a gut this jacket probably wont fit right
Tricky Sizing

Be Wary of this jacket. Not the quality I've come to expect from this company.

This jacket lives up to its great reputation for durability and warmth. It is a little stiff, like others have mentioned, but it doesn't take long to break it in. It sure keeps the wind out and is very comfortable to wear. The black color is great too. The hood is terrific for keeping the wind out, and provides additional warmth. Love it!

Great coat for cold Michigan winters. Comes in a variety of sizes...even tall! Not all big men are short and Carhartt seems to be one of the few companies that realizes that. Would definately purchase again.

I am a Cable TV Technician in Southern Southeast Alaska for over 21 years; I was a hypothermia victim several times during my younger days before working for the Cable Company and just recently got attacked again last October.
This means I am more sensitive & prone to cold weather & easily get hypothermia, it is very hard to warm up after working outdoors.

I started searching on line for a real winter arctic jacket & always liked & think of Carhartt so I found the jacket I wanted which is a Carhartt Men's Extremes Arctic-Quilt Lined Coat.
I have been wearing it for several months and found it to be so much warmth & comfort even in a raining & windy day out on the telephone pole; it is remarkable product I am truly proud of & I'm no longer fearful of the cold weather. It is a truly an Alaskan outdoor jacket I can count my life on.

First off, let me say that this jacket is extremely warm. Until the temperature gets too far under 20 degrees, you probably won't notice anything. It is completely wind proof and well insulated. However, there are a few things I don't like. The pockets aren't lined with anything and, while still windproof, are not very warm if you have bare hands. Also, as several people have stated before, the jacket is really stiff. Obviously, it will soften out with use or washing, but I was genuinely surprised how rigid it was the first time I put mine on. The only other thing you might take into consideration is the sizing. I'm a slimmer guy and bought a small, but it's still a tad on the large size. The dimensions of the coat seem to fit me alright, but because the jacket is so rigid, it looks kind of huge and puffy on me. Regardless, it's a very well made jacket and is suitable for most work and outdoor conditions.

Product is good. please order one size smaller. i guess the cutting is big.
I wear a L for most product, but could have ordered a Medium Tall if they had one.