Pro Tool Reviews: Temperatures around the country are cooling down and winter will be here before we know it. It’s time to decide if you’re in the market for a new jacket this year and you have some decisions to make beyond just ensuring the design is tough enough for the jobsite. There is a new solution on the market this season with the new Milwaukee Hooded Jacket.
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As a native Floridian finding a winter coat had become one of the many unexpected challenges while moving up north. While comcidering a new wardrobe I have been looking for just this jacket. Something that is built to be used on a worksite. I have always found myself disappointed in the jackets available to me as work wear. This jacket seems to be very classic with the fitted sleeves and many pockets but I feel it really is solid. When working outside the accessibility of items is key and I feel this jacket really supports this. Built specifically for working people by a tool company i feel this jacket offfers a durability and utility that I can't seem to find any wear else.
Although we don’t find ourselves in outdoor working conditions very often, I’m always a fan of functional, warm jackets being available to me. My current winter jacket is a dress peacoat and is very warm, as it is made from wool and has a liner, however, it is very low functioning for anything but commuting, as it is very form fitted and structured. I can barely fit a sweatshirt underneath it. However, this jacket by Milwaulkee fits the other end of the spectrum in that it is very unflattering but appears to be extremely functional. I like the pockets and the idea of the very bulky zipper in the front, as I have found smaller, dainty zippers suck in any form of weather. I also really like that the hood is fitted, as many hoods stick out and then get blown away by the wind. The author mentions not being able to wear a hard hat with the hood, but I don’t see that as a flaw, as you could just put your ski hat on.
I’m always a fan of winter gear, even though I hate winter. I think by buying more warm clothing I think that somehow I won’t get cold? I’ve never thought about ever buying a jacket specifically for work though, I guess I just assumed I’d wear one of my normal coats and hope it wouldn’t get dirty or ruined. I like that this coat is wind resistant; that’s what always gets me and makes me the coldest. I’m not sure that I would be willing to spend $150 on this coat though. The specifications are nice, as well as the clearly thoughtful placement of zippers and pockets. However, I think I’d be much more likely to make do with one of my older coats, and then when it gets ruined or roughed up buy a more fashionable coat. I don’t think I could justify buying a coat I know I would just ruin my first day on the job. I’m also not sure that I’ll ever be working extended periods on outdoor job sites, but you never know, I might end up getting a Milwaukee jacket in the future.
I love it when tool companies make clothing. The products are always so overdone (and very masculine...). I honestly would not pay $150 for anything other than shoes. I fail to understand why anyone would pay that price for a seasonal work jacket. This clothing item can only be worn maybe 3 months of the year, since the author notes that it works until 40 degrees. It is already colder than that most days in Pittsburgh. I suppose I might be biased, since I'm from a place that gets substantially colder and more snow than most of the country ever will and a light jacket just seems like a waste to me. Spend your money on keeping your head, neck, hands, and feet warm (until you get significantly below freezing, these are the only things that will really feel cold). Costco, by the way, makes a fantastic hooded wind-proof fleece and polyester jacket with zipping pockets (though regrettably not the pen pocket) and knitted cuffs (they really are must) that works in the same temperature range for roughly $30. You can even get a cheaper version and knit yourself some cuffs and sew in a few extra pockets if you need the full deal. I don't like spending money on things I won't use all the time or that I can quickly do myself.
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