I should probably admit that I do have a problem with jackets. I love them! But having had a number of them in all kinds of designs and for all kinds of functions, I've found that it's harder and harder to find a jacket that I love, a jacket that checks enough boxes in that quest for a truly useful, functional, and even stylish piece of clothing. I should have bought this jacket a year ago.
First of all, the fabric is wonderful. Sheds water like waxed cotton but without all the drama. And it lacks that cold, clammy feeling of waxed cotton in the damp, cold weather. Also lacking the wax, I find that my new Boatyard Jacket doesn't end up attracting and carrying the extra hair my Border Collie and Jack Russell seemed determined to decorate my old Barbour jacket with. Add to that the fabric is thicker and looks like it will wear very well.
The styling is spot on as well. I am entirely comfortable wearing the Boatyard Jacket into town for dinner or out in the barnyard to help unload bedding for my wife's horse. Fully functional pockets with handwarmers, and two very useful interior pockets let me carry whatever I want. The storm flap closes with buttons and covers a great YKK zipper. The sleeves are lined with a nylon which makes putting the jacket on over everything from a t-shirt to light puffy jacket easy.
So far I've worn my Boatyard Jacket in temps from 8 degrees F to 53 degrees F, varying what I've worn under it from multiple layers to a long-sleeved t-shirt. It's been perfect.
I should stop before Engle accuses me of writing a novel. If you're thinking about this jacket, or sitting on the fence, call Engle and talk sizes. Buy the jacket! You won't regret it!
