Free Country Men's Fieldsman Work Jacket Black M

Free Country gave me this jacket to sample and review. I've had it for a few months now but haven't had many days with fitting weather until recently. Winter is finally starting to hit SoCal with cold rain and wind. I found that its a great jacket for those conditions. It's a thin jacket yet it's plenty warm and well insulated. I have a similar sized jacket to compare to and I found that its much warmer somehow. There are plenty of pockets (6) which are all closeable, some with zippers and some with button flaps. So it's very functional and useable as a outdoors/work jacket. There's also an extra internal pocket. I think the best feature is the hood. I kind of didn't like having a hood because it limited the use for me, I'd grab my other jacket if it wasn't raining. But then I found that you could remove it, or better roll it up and tuck it away into the collar so it's there if you need it. I love that! Overall it feels like a durable jacket that can hold up in rough conditions. One minor bad note, the chest pocket flaps over the zipper confused me. I thought it was a separate pocket from the zipper because of the way it was Velcroed down and I tugged it to pull the Velcro open. Turns out it wasn't a separate pocket and I accidentally pulled some of the stitching out in the corner. Not enough to cause real damage or form a hole, just enough to realize it wasn't supposed to pull away fully.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product for free in exchange for writing this review. I've tried a few work and outdoor jackets, and this one stands out for being comfortable without feeling bulky. Compared to others I've owned, it fits better, feels well made, and is easy to wear both for work and everyday errands. It keeps me warm, blocks the wind well, and the pockets are actually useful. I'd definitely buy this jacket myself after trying it, and I would recommend it to friends or family looking for a reliable, versatile jacket that looks good and holds up well.